Delhi University: News
25 Oct 2024
Arjun Ram MeghwalWho is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, India's next Chief Justice
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
13 Oct 2024
HyderabadProlonged imprisonment, inadequate care led to professor Saibaba's death: NGO
The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) alleged that the death of former Delhi University professor and disability rights activist G N Saibaba was due to prolonged imprisonment and inadequate medical care.
27 Sep 2024
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi ParishadDU Students's Union election today; AAP's student wing won't contest
The Delhi University Students's Union (DUSU) is set to conduct its elections on Friday, following approval from the Delhi High Court.
20 Sep 2024
ABVPKhalsa College dissociates from DUSU polls, to conduct own elections
Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, a prominent institution under Delhi University, has announced its decision to disassociate from the upcoming Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections.
13 Sep 2024
DelhiHeavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, flights delayed due to waterlogging
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several parts of Delhi, warning of moderate rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds.
01 Aug 2024
DelhiHeavy rain batters Delhi-NCR: 7 dead, schools shut
Heavy rain battered Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, leading to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic disruptions.
10 Jun 2024
CanadaLudhiana native shot dead in Canada, 4 suspects identified
Yuvraj Goyal, a 28-year-old man from Ludhiana, Punjab, was shot dead in Surrey, Canada, in the early hours of June 7.
24 May 2024
St. Stephen's College'Boycott elections' graffiti come up on DU walls; FIRs filed
Two First Information Reports (FIRs) were lodged following the discovery of graffiti advocating for an election boycott on Delhi University walls.
06 May 2024
Rahul GandhiAcademics seek action against Rahul for comments on VC appointments
A group of 181 academics, including current and former university leaders, have called for action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his allegations about the appointment of vice chancellors (VCs).
25 Mar 2024
ChicagoLondon: Former NITI Aayog employee dies in cycling mishap
A 33-year-old Indian scholar lost her life after she was run over by a truck in London.
05 Mar 2024
Bombay High CourtMaoist links case: Ex-DU professor Saibaba, 6 others acquitted
The Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench on Tuesday acquitted former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba and six others accused in an alleged Maoist links case.
20 Feb 2024
St. Stephen's CollegeSt. Stephen's College suspends 100 students for skipping morning assembly
St Stephen's College in Delhi has allegedly suspended around 100 first-year students for not attending the morning assembly.
01 Jan 2024
United States of America'Brilliant student': Teachers of murdered Indian-origin teen express grief
Teachers of the Indian-origin teen Arianna Kamal, who was found dead with her parents in their $5 million Dover mansion in Massachusetts, Boston, United States (US), remember her as a "brilliant student" and an "amazing singer."
11 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
23 Oct 2023
Gopal RaiDelhi: 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' replaces odd-even anti-pollution rule
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the "Red Light On, Gaadi Off" initiative would be relaunched on Thursday, as the national capital's air quality index (AQI) has dropped to "very poor."
04 Sep 2023
Rashtriya Swayamsevak SanghRSS's Krishna Gopal links curbs on women to 'Islamic invasions'
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Krishna Gopal on Sunday claimed that restrictions imposed on women in Indian society were due to "Islamic invasions," The Indian Express reported.
01 Aug 2023
CareerDU UG admission 2023: 1st merit list to release today
Delhi University will release the first allocation list for undergraduate admissions on Tuesday (August 1).
30 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiNo black dresses, compulsory attendance: DU guidelines before Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest for the closing ceremony of Delhi University's (DU) centenary celebrations on Friday.
16 Jun 2023
JEE MainsDU's B.Tech admissions likely to begin in June: Report
Delhi University (DU) is introducing three new Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) courses this academic year, and their registration process will likely begin at the end of this month, Hindustan Times reported, quoting university officials.
05 Jun 2023
NIRFNIRF Rankings: IIT Madras tops again, IISc best among universities
The Minister of State for Education, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh on Monday unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings 2023.
01 Jun 2023
Delhi High CourtCareer on hold: DU scholar debarred over controversial BBC documentary
Thirty-year-old Lokesh Chugh, one of the two students debarred from Delhi University (DU) over his alleged role in the screening of the controversial British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots, said his career had been put on hold.
09 May 2023
Rahul GandhiWill send notice to Rahul Gandhi regarding 'unauthorized' visit: DU
Vikas Gupta, Registrar of Delhi University, on Tuesday said that a notice will be issued to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, warning him against "unauthorized" visits to the campus in the future, reported PTI.
06 May 2023
DelhiManipur violence reaches Delhi University, police detain students
Manipur's violence has reached Delhi University's North Campus area, with a group of students from the Kuki tribe accusing a group of Meitis of an attack on Thursday night, reported ANI.
01 Apr 2023
Arvind KejriwalDespite being fined by court, Kejriwal questions Modi's degree again
Even after being fined by the Gujarat High Court for seeking details of PM Narendra Modi's educational degrees, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is apparently not hesitant to bring it up again.
31 Mar 2023
Narendra ModiCourt fines Kejriwal, says PM Modi's degree details not needed
The Gujarat High Court on Friday quashed the 2016 order by the Central Information Commission (CIC), which directed Gujarat University (GU) to furnish Prime Minister Narendra Modi's MA degree to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
30 Mar 2023
DelhiDU's Indraprastha College students allege harassment during fest, 7 held
Seven men were arrested on Wednesday after students at Delhi University's Indraprastha College for Women (IPCW) reported on Tuesday that trespassers entered their campus and "harassed numerous students."
27 Jan 2023
BBCBBC Modi documentary: Delhi Police stops screening at DU, AUD
Toeing the government's line concerning the banned BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi Police stopped the documentary's screening at Delhi University (DU) and Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) on Friday.
15 Jan 2023
COVID-19Delhi University's Hansraj College stops serving non-vegetarian food in canteen
A controversy has been triggered in Delhi University's Hansraj College after authorities stopped serving non-vegetarian food to students in the canteen and hostel, ANI reported.
11 Nov 2022
EducationDelhi university releases full revised schedule of 3rd allotment list
The Delhi University (DU) released the revised schedule for the third merit list 2022 on Friday.
09 Nov 2022
DY ChandrachudMeet new CJI Chandrachud, who bats for progressive, liberal values
Justice DY Chandrachud was sworn in as India's 50th Chief Justice on Wednesday.
05 Nov 2022
EducationDelhi University: Mid-entry admission for CSAS Phase I, II begins
Delhi University (DU), one of the top universities in India, opened a two-day window for mid-entry registrations for the 2022 undergraduate admissions on its official website on Saturday.
27 Oct 2022
National Education PolicyDU notifies syllabus for 4-year undergraduate course after college-course allocation
Delhi University, a week after it released the first round of seat allocation for undergraduate courses, has notified the syllabus for the first semester of the four-year Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF).
17 Oct 2022
Miranda House CollegeDelhi: Men trespass on Miranda House during Diwali fest, booked
The Delhi Police on Monday filed an FIR against "unidentified students" after scores of men allegedly trespassed on the campus of Delhi University's (DU) top-ranked women-only college Miranda House on Friday.
14 Oct 2022
NEETDelhi University to release simulated list for UG admission today
The Delhi University (DU) will issue its simulated list for various undergraduate courses on Friday.
14 Oct 2022
Unlawful Activities Prevention ActEx-DU professor GN Saibaba acquitted in Maoist links case
Former Delhi University (DU) Professor GN Saibaba along with five other accused was acquitted by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court in the case of alleged links to the banned party Communist Party of India (Maoist).
21 Aug 2022
DelhiDU: Admission for UG courses to begin soon, details here
The Delhi University (DU) is all set to kick off its admission process for undergraduate courses for the academic year 2022-23.
28 Jul 2022
BollywoodHappy birthday, Huma Qureshi: Exploring lesser-known facts about the actor
In her short yet significant career, Huma Qureshi has made waves due to her interesting script choices, chemistry with co-actors, and powerful performances.
06 Jun 2022
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM)Who is Nupur Sharma, whose remarks led to 'diplomatic war'?
Nupur Sharma, the BJP leader who was suspended from the party for making controversial religious remarks on Sunday, was the party's official spokesperson.
21 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGyanvapi: DU professor arrested over 'derogatory' Shivling post gets bail
Delhi University's associate professor Ratan Lal, who was arrested on Friday for posting derogatory remarks on the Shivling found inside Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque complex, was granted bail after furnishing a bond of Rs. 50,000.
25 Aug 2021
DelhiMahasweta Devi's short story 'Draupadi' dropped from BA(Hons.) English course
The Academic Council (AC) of Delhi University on Tuesday dropped a celebrated short story of Mahasweta Devi from BA (Hons) English course while approving changes in its syllabus.
18 Aug 2021
DelhiDelhi University will soon have a Himalayan Museum
The Delhi University will soon have a Himalayan Museum on its campus, acting Vice-Chancellor Professor PC Joshi said, adding that the varsity is concerned about the future of the mountain range.
10 Aug 2021
Amitabh BachchanWhen Amitabh Bachchan 'fluffed his lines' during a college play
Amitabh Bachchan "fluffed his lines" while performing a play during his Delhi University days and had among others his mother Teji as the audience that day.
03 Aug 2021
Tamil NaduDU researchers discover new frog species in Western Ghats
A team of researchers from Delhi University has recently discovered a frog species from the Western Ghats and named it after former vice-chancellor Professor Deepak Pental, according to a statement.
05 Jun 2021
Ramjas CollegeDelhi University considers fee waiver for students orphaned by COVID-19
The Delhi University will provide a full fee waiver to students who lost one or both parents to the coronavirus infection, officials said on Friday.
22 May 2021
COVID-19DU college loses two teachers to COVID-19 within five days
Delhi University's Mata Sundri College for Women has lost two faculty members to COVID-19 within a span of five days, its Principal Harpreet Kaur said on Friday.
01 May 2021
COVID-19COVID-19: DU teachers' association seeks suspension of classes, exam cancellation
The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) wrote to the varsity's acting Vice-Chancellor PC Joshi demanding suspension of classes and exam cancellation since many students and teachers have been affected by COVID-19.
28 Oct 2020
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)DU VC Yogesh Tyagi suspended by President over 'administrative lapses'
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Professor Yogesh Tyagi, has been suspended by President Ram Nath Kovind, officials of the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday.
10 Oct 2020
Lady Shri Ram CollegeDU first cut-off list out; 100% cut-offs at LSR
The University of Delhi has released its 2020 cut-off list for undergraduate admissions.
10 Oct 2020
MurderDelhi student beaten to death over relationship with woman
In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old was beaten to death in the Adarsh Nagar region of Northwest Delhi.
06 Aug 2020
Uttar PradeshGurugram: Woman critical after being stabbed by stalker 30 times
In a shocking incident, a 23-year-old woman was left fighting for her life after being stabbed 30 times by her former classmate this week.
14 Jul 2020
LucknowCBSE Class-12 results: This Lucknow girl has scored perfect 100%
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) finally declared the much-awaited results of the 2020 Class-12 Board Examinations after a long delay on July 13.
02 Jul 2020
BollywoodManoj Bajpayee, now celebrated, once wanted to commit suicide
Manoj Bajpayee, one of the most gifted and versatile actors in the country, has opened up about his dreams, his days of struggle, and the eventual success.
11 Jun 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Meet the voice behind the coronavirus caller tune
You may or may not know Jasleen Bhalla, but we bet you know her voice.
04 Jun 2020
EducationDU exams 2020: First, second-year exams canceled amid coronavirus pandemic
The University of Delhi has decided not to conduct examinations for first and second-year undergraduate students and first-year postgraduate students.
19 May 2020
IndiaSix best colleges for commerce students in India
Commerce is one of the most sought-after fields of studies in India as it opens doors to various career options, including Chartered Accountancy.
10 Feb 2020
Sexual HarassmentDelhi: Gargi students allegedly molested, masturbated at; protest planned today
Students of all-women Gargi College, that is affiliated to Delhi University, have claimed they were molested by a bunch of "outsiders" last week during their annual fest Reverie.
29 Dec 2019
IndiaSix best colleges for commerce students in India
Commerce is one of the most sought-after fields of studies in India as it opens doors to various career options, including Chartered Accountancy.
16 Dec 2019
LucknowIITs to DU: Protests spread across nation after Jamia violence
After violence broke out at Jamia Millia Islamia University campus on Sunday, student-led protests spread to other parts of the country.
16 Dec 2019
Delhi PoliceViolence in Jamia: V-C wants high-level inquiry, calls incident unfortunate
The Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University, Nagma Akhtar, is upset with how things shaped up yesterday and wants a high-level inquiry.
13 Oct 2019
Arvind KejriwalDelhi's air quality remains 'poor' on Sunday as stubble-burning continues
Residents of Delhi woke up to hazy skies on Sunday morning as the national capital's air quality took a hit.