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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicUniversity of Delhi

Topic: University of Delhi

‘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’.

ARSD turnaround story—it all began with a young, dynamic principal

During my time at the helm of Delhi University, I was more than willing to support each college—through grants in aid—to help improve its infrastructure in an unstinted fashion. Only a handful of colleges took advantage and the ARSD college did so significantly.

DU teacher’s suicide shows corruption in academic recruitment. Ad hoc faculty has no support

Political groups within Delhi University Teachers Association have been manipulating academic appointments to strengthen their cadres.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

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.