New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Jamia Millia Islamia, one of Delhi's prominent educational institutions, on Saturday shifted all classes across its courses to online mode until further notice, as tensions escalated between the university administration and students protesting for the restoration of the students' union.

The decision came amid an indefinite hunger strike, allegations of a crackdown on protesters, and demands for the withdrawal of disciplinary action against students.

Protesters told LiveMint that the administration's actions are undermining their agitation, while the university has cited the prevailing situation and the need to ensure students' safety and security as reasons for moving classes online.

The development came on the 1...