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Topic: DUSU

BJP leaders’ launchpad for decades, ABVP is the rising star of student politics. It’s getting bigger

ABVP wins in Delhi and Hyderabad come at a time when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s social media post on Gen Z has triggered a political row with many BJP leaders.

NSUI’s DUSU poll drubbing deepens Kanhaiya-Varun rift & Left capitalises on Suresh Gopi’s misses

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NSUI shake-up before DUSU polls jolts Congress student body as Kanhaiya engineers ‘cultural shift’

Heading screening process for NSUI president, Kanhaiya wants hopefuls to answer, in writing, a set of questions: Have they spent time in jail? Should quotas be modified after caste census?

Delhi University is crumbling. And it has united NSUI, ABVP, AISA

From collapsing ceilings to ramshackle hostels, infrastructure is the rallying cry in DUSU elections.

Defacement bonds out, DU student bodies plan DUSU polls campaign with ‘dried leaves, jute posters’

Following a 2018 Delhi HC directive, which was reinforced in 2024, DU issued guidelines for strict action against the defacement of public property, this week. The order was struck down Friday.

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.

Same old rivals reach final round of DUSU polls. NSUI snags president’s post after 7 yrs, V-P from ABVP

NSUI's Ronak Khatri & Lokesh Choudhary are new president & joint secretary, respectively. ABVP's Bhanu Pratap & Mitravinda Karanwal are new vice president & secretary, respectively.

DUSU elections come to an end amid concerns over low turnout & controversial campaigning tactics

The Delhi HC postponed vote counting till 21 October over defacement of public property. Despite the aggressive campaigning, parties feel fewer students voted this year.

DUSU polls have candidates from an Ambedkarite outfit, Ambedkar Students Association says it’s a 1st

The 3-yr-old outfit is up against established parties like NSUI & ABVP. Its campaign focuses on issues like fee hikes & hooliganism in student politics, among other things.

On Camera

China’s Motuo dam is coming. Assam has no buffer and no real-time data

China, which harbours ambitions to control the Yarlung Tsangpo, as the Brahmaputra is known in Tibet, is moving ahead with its mega hydropower project at Motuo.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.