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DUSU polls: Women voters seek increased security during college fests, menstrual leaves

NEW DELHI: Enhanced security during college fests, menstrual leaves and the presence of women cops outside campuses were the core issues for female students as they cast their votes in the Delhi University Students' Union elections on Friday.

The Times of India

Aspiring editor, hopeful politician, farmer’s son: Meet DUSU’s presidential candidates

The Delhi University Student Union election is all set to happen on Friday, September 22. Thousands of students will cast their votes to decide the new union at the collegiate level and the central DUSU panel.

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From fees to women’s safety: What are the key issues in Delhi University polls?

After a hiatus of three years, Delhi University campuses are now abuzz with election campaigns. Thousands of students are set to cast their vote for the four central posts in the Delhi University Student Union, also known as DUSU, on September 22. In the fray are candidates from the RSS…

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RJD MP Manoj Jha says DU cancelled his lecture planned for Sept 4

RJD MP Manoj Jha alleges his lecture at Delhi University has been cancelled due to "unavoidable circumstances". He demands a probe into the issue and questions why he can't address teachers of his own university. He also said he will write to PM Modi and Education Minister.

The Hindu

HC seeks Centre, UGC's detailed replies on plea against Delhi University admission in law course through CLAT

Delhi HC seeks Centre, UGC replies on plea against Delhi University's decision to admit students to 5-year integrated law courses based solely on CLAT-UG. Petitioner argued it violated Right to Equality & Right to Education. HC questioned DU's decision earlier this month, next hearing on Sep 12.

The Hindu

Vandalism, roadshows, machismo: Delhi University gears up for student body polls after 3-year hiatus

The beats of Indian drums, punctuated by car horns and the occasional siren, reverberated outside Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College on Monday. It was a tacit announcement, especially for first-year students watching with intrigue — Delhi University students’ body polls are in the offing. The elections are due on…

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Atishi questions finance dept over delay in release of funds to 12 DU colleges

NEW DELHI: Delhi minister Atishi has questioned the finance department over the nearly "one-and-a-half-month delay" in the release of Rs 100 crore to 12 fully funded colleges of Delhi University by the city government.

The Times of India

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Delhi: DUSU polls after 4 years, voting on Sept 23

NEW DELHI: After a hiatus of four years, Delhi University will hold the student union election on September 23, announced the varsity on Thursday.

The Times of India

DU announces first allocation list for UG admissions

Delhi University on Tuesday announced its first allocation list for admission to its Undergraduate Programs (UG) under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS)- UG- 2023. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court asks Delhi HC to consider plea on St. Stephen’s minority quota admissions

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Delhi High Court to consider with “urgency” a plea filed by the St. Stephen’s College, in New Delhi, against a High Court order which had asked it to follow the admission policy of Delhi University.

The Hindu

Drug-resistant fungus, identified as a global threat, found in hospitalised stray dogs in Delhi

Live cultures of Candida auris, an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat and is resistant to most antifungal agents, have been isolated and documented in the ear canals of hospitalised stray dogs in the capital.

The Hindu

Detained at home during PM’s DU visit, say AISA activists

The All India Students Association, a Left students outfit, has alleged that two student activists were detained by the police for three hours – at their residence near the Delhi University’s North Campus – during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the varsity for the closing day of its centenary…

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PM Modi asserts futuristic policies have enhanced global recognition of Indian Universities

The Prime Minister referred to the rise in the numbers of IITs, IIMs, AIIMS and NITs across the country and described them as the building blocks of the new India. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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PMModitravels by metro to attend centenary celebrations of Delhi University

PM Modi travels by metro to attend centenary celebrations of Delhi University

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Futuristic policies have boosted global recognition of Indian universities: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, June 30, 2023 travelled on the metro to attend an event at Delhi University.

Dynamite News

DU student murder case: Court grants five days remand of accused Rahul, Harun to Delhi police

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted five days of police custody of two accused, Rahul and Mohd Harun, arrested in Delhi University (DU) student stabbing case to Delhi police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DU student stabbed to death outside college, AAP hits out at L-G over law and order

NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old first-year student of Delhi University was allegedly stabbed to death outside Aryabhatta College in the South Campus on Sunday, police said.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

Dynamite News

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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