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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
TopicDelhi University

Topic: Delhi University

DU a step closer to seeking Rs 938-cr loan from govt, profs say this would ‘burden’ students

University’s finance committee approves decision to seek HEFA loan; matter now before DU’s highest body, the executive council.

Delhi University is the new battleground for queer students—stigma, suppression and suicide

At Hindu College, Zakir Husain College, Jesus and Mary College, and Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, the demands of students for a queer collective are met with resistance, ignorance, indifference, and even threats by authorities.

DU issues new guidelines for college events, says fests ‘should not be open for all’

The guidelines were released days after some men allegedly jumped over the walls of Miranda House during a Diwali event on the campus & indulged in ‘cat-calling’, ‘sloganeering’.

Ex-DU professor G N Saibaba acquitted in Maoist links case, ordered to be immediately released

The Bombay HC's Nagpur bench allowed the appeal challenging a 2017 order convicting & sentencing him to life imprisonment. Wheelchair-bound Saibaba is lodged at Nagpur central prison.

‘Lost job, academic reputation’ — how DU’s recruitment drive left ad hoc teachers in the cold

Dozens of ad hoc teachers claim they lost their jobs after DU began hiring for permanent faculty this month. Teachers claim their years of service has been ‘unfairly’ overlooked.

Arnab to Shashi Tharoor to Imtiaz Ali—Event brings Delhi University alumni together

Former Delhi University V-C Dinesh Singh said the government needs to find good people to lead the university and requested minister Hardeep Puri’s help in getting that message across.

DU Admission 2022: No 12th Class Cutoffs this time, CUET Based score to be used

Delhi University invites admissions for its UG courses through CUET. The CUET 2022 result will be released on September 15.

Over 6 lakh applicants for 70,000 seats – Delhi University launches its admission portal

Admissions to all central colleges, including the Delhi University, are taking place through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) this year.

Modi govt schemes, Fundamental Duties & Yoga: What DU’s new Value Added Courses will look like 

DU’s executive council approved a list of VACs to be introduced this academic year.  The list however has been met with criticism — mainly that it doesn’t promote employability. 

Theatre society of DU’s BR Ambedkar College forced to drop Urdu name? Principal denies charge

College theatre society, which is said to have been named ‘Ilhaam (revelation)', was allegedly renamed ‘Aarambh (beginning)' Monday, following a 'diktat' from principal.

On Camera

From Binodini to Mitin—Bengali cinema scripting its comeback this Christmas

As Park Street now anticipates the Christmas lights, Bangla cinema eyes a harmony. Colliding heritage, devotion and some detective grit, the year-ender comes with a rediscovery.

Niti Aayog CEO has a message for power stakeholders. Buckle up for surge to feed EVs, data centres

Clean energy is “no longer the sideshow, it is the show”, BVR Subrahmanyam told the Odisha summit, warning India to lead the global shift or risk others’ tech dominance.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.