Thu Apr 17 19:37:29 UTC 2025: ## DU Professor’s US Lecture Under Scrutiny: Admin Demands Text for Travel Approval
**New Delhi, [Date]** – A Delhi University (DU) professor, Apoorvanand Jha, has alleged that the university administration is demanding the text of his proposed lecture before approving his travel to the United States for an academic event. Professor Jha claims this unprecedented request amounts to censorship and interference with academic freedom. The university administration has yet to publicly comment on the matter. The incident has sparked concerns among faculty members regarding potential limitations on academic expression and freedom of speech. The specifics of the lecture and the reasons behind the administration’s request remain unclear.
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