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Delhi University under fire for calling religion a language, dropping Urdu
Delhi University’s undergraduate admission portal, which went live on Thursday, June 20, contained a communally insensitive error that has drawn outrage. Under the section for mother tongue, “Muslim” was listed as one…
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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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Shopkeeper near Delhi University assaulted after customer claims of beef sale
A 44-year-old man was assaulted by right-wing supporters in Delhi University (DU) after a boy, who purchased meat from the former’s grocery shop, claimed it was beef. The incident occurred on Wednesday,…
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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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Row erupts as DU asks prof Apoorvanand for US lecture text to approve travel
New Delhi: Delhi University (DU) professor Apoorvanand Jha claims that the university administration has advised him to submit the text of his proposed lecture at an academic event in the United States…
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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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Watch: DU principal smears cow dung on classroom walls, calls it ‘research’
New Delhi: The principal of Delhi University’s Laxmibai College has been caught on video coating the walls of a classroom with cow dung. The Principal Pratyush Vatsala told PTI that the act…
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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 degree row: Delhi HC reserves verdict on DU’s plea against disclosure
The Delhi High Court on Thursday, February 27 reserved its verdict on Delhi University’s plea challenging the Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing the disclosure of information concerning the bachelor’s degree of…
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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…
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Didn’t get much time after his release from jail: Saibaba’s wife
New Delhi: Former Delhi University (DU) professor G N Saibaba’s wife Vasantha Kumari on Sunday said she and her husband did not get much time to discuss his future plans after he…
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TN CM hails Ex-DU professor Saibaba as tireless advocate of the oppressed
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday said the demise of former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba was a profound loss to those who are fighting for human…
