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Saturday, July 5, 2025
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Topic: Delhi University

DU widens admission criteria beyond academics, announces 1347 extra-curricular activities seats

Delhi University said admissions for the reserved seats would be based on a composite score with 75 percent weightage on ECA trials and 25 percent on CUET score.

DU faces teachers’ wrath as it plans to omit courses on Pakistan, China, Islam in Pol Sc. PG syllabus

Following Pahalgam attack, dept heads at DU were asked to review syllabus & remove any glorification of Pakistan. Teachers protested to it calling the move 'politically motivated'.

Plagiarism, fake information riddle DU School of Open Learning study materials. ‘Cruel joke’

Historical and factual errors have long marred the study materials of the DU School of Open Learning despite calls for reform. ‘A major procedural lapse,’ said Maya John, DU Academic Council member.

Cow dung smears, slogans & saffron—students, faculty members say DU’s on an ideological tilt

From controversial events to contentious appointments and syllabus changes, critics say the university, once known for its diverse views, is being used to push a right-wing narrative.

What students and faculty say about DU principal who coated classroom walls with cow dung

Principal Pratyush Vatsala had set up ‘Gokul area’ on the campus of Lakshmibai College and is popular for ignoring students complaints about the infrastructure, water supply, and washroom facilities.

House panel seeks ‘Institute of Eminence’ tag for JNU, more autonomy for colleges under existing IoEs

JNU applied for IoE tag in 2022. Parliamentary standing committee's report also highlights that nearly 8 yrs after IoE scheme's launch, only 12 of 20 institutes have been notified.

What is DU’s two-phase DUSU elections proposal and why students & faculty are opposing it

The matter came up at a Thursday meeting of the DU executive council. A document submitted to the body said the system is in line with the University Grants Commission rules.

Delhi student politics is changing. New DUSU president’s use of fear and force has many fans

Ronak Khatri proactively raises student welfare issues, but he keeps his distance from national and international issues. His concern is with the quality of food in the mess and well-maintained toilets.

DU hosts book discussion on ‘Modi vs Khan Market Gang’. Faculty slams move, says it violates poll code

Faculty members wrote to DU V-C Yogesh Singh expressing concerns. The V-C himself presided over event, where he said 'Khan Market Gang' played role in spreading 'fake narratives'.

DU proposes new courses on Bhagavad Gita, ‘Viksit Bharat’ for UG students amid objections by faculty

Proposal will be discussed at an Academic Council meeting Friday. Faculty members say the courses may limit students' cultural exposure & lack relevance in terms of career prospects.

On Camera

India-US trade talks in final stages, withdrawn NITI Aayog paper shifts focus to GM soybean, corn

Working paper invited backlash from several farmers’ groups including BKU & BKS who opposed recommendation for import of genetically modified soybean & corn for oil extraction.

‘1 border, 3 adversaries’: Army Deputy Chief on Op Sindoor, says Pakistan got live inputs from China

ThePrint’s Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta had written in ‘National Interest’ on 7 June how Op Sindoor was the first battle in India’s two-front war.

Kutch was the cue, Sindoor the signal. India needs a 6-month, 2-yr & 5-yr plan for Asim Munir

Kutch is our most forgotten war with Pakistan. Learn from it and draw up a plan for the next six months, two years and five years.