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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicDelhi University

Topic: Delhi University

DU-UGC protest turns into a Brahmin YouTuber versus AISA violent clash

The recent protest at Delhi University quickly sparked political clashes and prompted a police investigation into claims of caste-based targeting.

Is Delhi University no longer in demand? Vacant seats, misfit faculty, bloated syllabus

The silent but stunning slide of Delhi University is one of the biggest shocks to the public university system in India. And yet, nobody seems to be in a hurry to rescue it.

DU cancels seminar on ‘land, property, and democratic rights’ at the last minute. Convener steps down

DU Registrar says Delhi School of Economics department did not take permission for seminar. Convener says department has been doing seminars every Friday for 60 years without taking permission.

The acid attack that wasn’t: Toilet cleaner, ‘mastermind’ father & a plot fit for Bollywood

Akil Khan, the now arrested father of the college-going girl, sought to lodge false case for hushing up a woman who filed police complaint against him, says senior police officer.

Plot thickens in DU student acid attack case: Father detained, cops stumble upon old property dispute

The alleged survivor's brother is now untraceable. Earlier in the day, police revealed that the wife of accused had filed rape complaint against the DU student's father days earlier.

Another twist in DU student acid attack case: Police say ‘no traces of acid’ at the scene

Earlier in the day, police said the wife of the main accused had filed a rape complaint against the 20-year-old student’s father days before the alleged acid attack.

30% of DU undergrads opted for fourth year; maximum in humanities & popular colleges

On Thursday, the university held a meeting with affiliated colleges to review the smooth implementation of the four-year programme.

30% of DU undergrads opted for fourth year; maximum in humanities & popular colleges

On Thursday, the university held a meeting with affiliated colleges to review the smooth implementation of the fourth-year programme.

‘Professors polluting minds’—DU V-C alleges ‘urban Naxalism’ in academia. Faculty, students say, ‘new low’

V-C Yogesh Singh has drawn flak for speech referring to ‘urban Naxals’ operating in university spaces, accusing student movements like Pinjra Tod of being driven by ‘ingratitude’.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.