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CASR demands release of student activist jailed in ‘Lucknow conspiracy case’
New Delhi: The Campaign Against State Repression (CASR), a collective of various organisations, has unequivocally condemned the arrest of Priyanshu Kashyap, a former student at the Department of History, Delhi University, by…
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DU to allow candidates fill in preferences for courses, colleges in coming week
New Delhi: Delhi University will begin the next phase of its undergraduate admissions process “in the coming week” by allowing candidates to fill in their preferences for courses and colleges after the…
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DU drops Manusmriti from Sanskrit course after row; VC says text won’t be taught
New Delhi: Delhi University vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh has reiterated that Manusmriti will not be taught in any course at the university, following criticism over its mention in a Sanskrit department paper. “Earlier…
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We don’t appreciate such steps: DU VC on Rahul’s unscheduled visit to campus
New Delhi: Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Tuesday termed the unannounced visit by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to the North Campus as “disregard” for university procedures and a “violation” of…
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‘Overrepresentation of West’: DU drops Kashmir, Israel-Palestine case studies
In a shocking move, the Standing Committee on Academic Matters of Delhi University (DU) removed case studies on Kashmir and the Israel-Palestine conflict from its psychological elective syllabus, reportedly stating “Kashmir is…
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DU law students stopped from conducting protest against Waqf law
A few law students of the Delhi University (DU) were allegedly detained by police after they were stopped for conducting protests against the newly passed Waqf Amendment Act. The move sparked anger…
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Cow dung on DU classroom: Student union defaces principal’s office
New Delhi: Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri on Tuesday, April 15, smeared cow dung on the walls of Lakshmibai College principal’s office, escalating a row that ignited after she…
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SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking adequate facilities for disabled prisoners
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking adequate facilities for disabled prisoners in jails, and implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities…
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PM Modi degree controversy: RTI’s purpose not to satisfy curiosity, DU tells HC
In a plea related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s degree, the Delhi University (DU) on Monday, January 13 told the Delhi High Court that the Right to Information (RTI) Act is not…
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Delhi University to introduce PhD in Hindu Studies from next year
Delhi: Delhi University is planning to introduce a PhD programme in Hindu Studies from the 2025-26 academic session, according to a proposal by a Standing Committee. The Governing Body of the Centre…