Five students held over ragging at a private college in Mangaluru

What happened

Police took five students into custody in Kerala after a complaint by a 19-year-old student who says he and a classmate were assaulted on August 19. A case was filed against nine students under the Karnataka Education Act, 1983 and the BNS.

Why it may matter

• Evidence rather than policy — useful for understanding a trend.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or explore opportunities.
• Affects students in India.