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Wednesday, April 22, 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

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.