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Former judges, bureaucrats, diplomats support inclusion of V.D. Savarkar in DU’s political science syllabus

A group of 123 retired bureaucrats, diplomats, High Court judges and academicians came out in support of Delhi University’s decision to include the study of V.D. Savarkar’s philosophy and his contributions to the freedom struggle in its political science syllabus

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‘We will never forget this injustice’: At DU, a protest and condolence meet for Samarveer Singh

Over a month after Samarveer Singh allegedly died by suicide in Delhi, his family and former students congregated at Delhi University’s North Campus on June 2 to demand justice.

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‘Our voices will only get bolder’: Pride month begins at DU with North Campus parade

Across the world, June is Pride month, and celebrations kicked off yesterday at Delhi University, where the Students’ Federation of India organised a pride parade at Arts Faculty, North Campus. Amid rainbow colours and joyous cheers, crowds of students marched at 3.40 pm, waving banners and placards advocating for love…

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Muhammad Iqbal composed 'Sare Jahan Se Acha' but never believed in it: DU Vice-Chancellor

DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh presided over the meeting of the Academic Council, saying that those who laid the foundation to break India should not be included in the varsity’s syllabus. Read more on The Hindu

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Amid Manipur violence, fault lines in Delhi, and an oasis of friendship

Sipping tea at Empire Café House at Patel Chest near the Delhi University campus, a DU student from the Meitei community pauses abruptly in the middle of a conversation on the Manipur unrest.

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Delhi University to send notice to Rahul Gandhi cautioning him against 'unauthorised' visit to campus in future

The Delhi University will issue a notice to Rahul Gandhi cautioning him against making any “unauthorised” visit to the campus in future, an senior official said on May 9, days after the Congress leader met students at a hostel.

The Hindu

Don't devalue teaching profession: Kapil Sibal calls for ending ad hoc teacher phenomenon

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on April 28 called for putting an end to the phenomenon of having ad hoc teachers and said the education profession should not be devalued.

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DCW launches inquiry into alleged sexual harassment cases with girls during college fests, summons Delhi Police

Following the reports of alleged sexual harassment cases with girls during college fests, Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal on Monday summoned Delhi Police and Delhi University officials to appear before the commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian police detain students over Modi documentary screenings

The documentary alleges that Modi ordered police to turn a blind eye to deadly riots while he was Gujarat state’s CM.

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BBC Documentary Row: Sec 144 Imposed At Delhi University, Ahead Of NSUI Call For Screening Documentary

Delhi Police on Friday imposed Section 144 at the Faculty of the Arts at Delhi University in wake of a call by NSUI-KSU for the screening of a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Elgar Parishad case | Bombay High Court refuses to grant bail to Delhi University professor Hany Babu

Government points to list of offences to his name as reasons to reject bail plea

The Hindu

Delhi University to use ‘normalised scores’ to prepare merit lists: Official

The results for the debut edition of the CUET for the undergraduate admissions were declared by the National Testing Agency on September 16

The Hindu

"Salary delays, misgovernance" by Delhi Govt, says Delhi University Teachers' Association, urges Centre's intervention

The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) on Friday urged the Centre to take over colleges run by the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government claiming that teachers were not getting proper salaries due to budget cuts while political activists were being appointed as head of governing bodies. Read more…

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Delhi University plans courses on happiness, emotional intelligence from this year

Several university professors believe that these value-addition courses under UGCF will "discourage critical thinking"

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CUET: DU to admit 30% extra students under SC/ST category to fill maximums seats, says VC

Over 6.5 lakh admission applications have been received by the university, according to DU officials.

The Hindu

Nupur Sharma | In the eye of the storm

Action taken against the ex-spokesperson has created a churn within the BJP

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Emerging star to ‘fringe element’: The steep rise and sudden fall of Nupur Sharma

Not all Delhi University Students Union presidents are destined for a mainstream political career. Some quit along the way, while a few plod on with the help of their party’s leadership. Nupur Sharama, recently suspended as the BJP’s national spokesperson after her derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammed on Times Now…

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QS Ranking | IISc Bengaluru fastest rising South Asian university, two IITs in top 200

Delhi University, JNU and Jamia go down

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Elgar Parishad Case: HC bench recuses from hearing DU professor Hany Babu's bail plea

The Bombay High Court bench recused itself from hearing the appeal filed by Hany Babu challenging the rejection of his bail plea by a special NIA court.

The Hindu

DU asks St. Stephen’s to withdraw college prospectus

University says admission done in violation of norms will be treated as null and void

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‘You can’t shut him out’: Meet the DU professor arrested for Shivling post

At Professor Ratan Lal’s house on the Delhi University campus, visitors are greeted by a bust of Bhimrao Ambedkar which carries an inscription from the architect of India’s constitution, “Nothing is more disgraceful for a brave man than to live a life devoid of self-respect.”

The Hindu

The multiple crises in Indian universities

Universities need greater funding, autonomy, and tolerance of activities by students and faculty

The Hindu

UGC’s draft curriculum for 4-year UG plagiarised, alleges faculty union

‘Issue of concern, expert committee will examine’, says UGC Secretary

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Six women, two children burnt to death in Bengal’s Birbhum; IIT-Kanpur hasn’t forecast fourth wave of COVID-19: Centre, and more

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Delhi University intake to be based on Common University Entrance Test scores

Class XII Board exam marks no longer matter

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