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Explained: Why some are concerned about the undergraduate ‘LOCF’ curriculum

What is changing, why, and why is a section of teachers — most vocally at Delhi University — opposed to the idea?

At Delhi University, extra benefit to students from villages

This was decided in a meeting of DU’s Standing Committee of the Academic Council Thursday, as part of changes to the admission process. The final decision rests with the Academic Council. The Vice-Chancellor, however, may also use his power to pass the decisions.

What’s dragging Delhi University down?

For the first time since HRD Ministry started ranking varsities in 2016, Delhi University has fallen off the top 10 list. The Indian Express looks at how a crunch of permanent faculty, and funds, is affecting the institution.

Bihar Board 10th topper: Son of a farmer, aspires to become an IAS officer

Bihar Board 10th result 2019: Hailing from a farmer family, the topper Sawan Raj Bharti aspires to be an IAS officer to improve the conditions of his locality and the country.

Hardlook: Committees made to check sexual harassment in colleges, universities falling short of mark

Complaints of sexual harassment by two Delhi University students this year have put the focus on Internal Complaints Committees, meant to address such concerns. But with insufficient student representation and scant regard for guidelines, many colleges are falling short of the mark. The Indian Express report

Miranda House best college, 6 out of top 10 colleges from Delhi University: NIRF ranking 2019

NIRF best college ranking 2019: Announced by President of India, the best college ranking were announced just before the beginning of the admission season. With Miranda house being on top for the third consecutive year. Delhi University outperformed itself with 6 out of 10 institutes in the list of top 10 colleges.

NIRF rankings 2019: Delhi University's Miranda House, Hindu College lead the pack among top colleges

Hindu College has been ranked second, and Hansraj College, which was not among the top 20 colleges till last year, also entered the top 10 list.

Delhi University UG syllabus revision: No consensus on LOCF

Since the recommendations are based on regulations framed by UGC and other authorities, the committee reportedly said that making changes in the framework is not under its purview. DUTA has decided to approach the HRD Ministry and UGC itself.

‘Admissions in Delhi University will not start on April 15’

The Admission Committee has already announced a few changes they plan to make, including “deduction of marks from five percent to two percent for change of stream”.

Delhi CET 2019 online application form released; eligibility, fees, exam date

Delhi CET 2019: The application process has begun today, April 1, 2019 and will conclude on April 30, 2019. Four different tests will be conducted for admission to diploma courses and lateral entry admissions.

Bhandari ‘admits’ to email from Robert Vadra, DU admissions begin: Top headlines of today

From Chidambaram saying there was nothing wrong in the second affidavit drafted in the Ishrat Jahan case to Sanjay Bhandari admitting to email from Robert vadra, top news that made headlines today.

Delhi University students vote to elect new union

Students of Delhi University on Friday (September 11) queued up at various polling centres at their respective campuses to cast their votes for the elections to their union bodies.

Today in pics: PM meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius at a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.

A foodie's guide to DU's North Campus

DU's North Campus is known for its great cafes and lounges and they serve some amazing food. It's pocket-friendly as well! We decided to try the 5 best dishes that they had to offer!

Delhi University | Here are some new courses in Delhi University | DU Courses

From cybersecurity law to journalism, the University of Delhi offers interesting and unconventional courses that will make students job-ready.

JNU Row: ABVP Students Raise Slogans At Delhi University

Court places SAR Geelani in two-day police custody

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): A Patiala House court on Tuesday remanded SAR Geelani, former Delhi University lecturer, to two-day police custody after he was booked for sedition for allegedly organising an event to mark the death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru at the Press Club of India on February 10. Geelani was detained on Monday night and questioned for several hours before being put under arrest.

DU Prof. arrested on sedition charges: DCP

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jatin Narwal on Tuesday asserted that former Delhi University lecturer SAR Geelani has been arrested under sections 124A, 120B and 149 in connection with raising anti-India slogans in the Press Club of India. He added that the investigation is underway regarding the same. Geelani was arrested at around 3 a.m. on Tuesday following sedition charges at an event held on February 10.

Former DU lecturer to be produced in Delhi court over anti-India slogan row

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Former Delhi University lecturer SAR Geelani who was detained by police yesterday over anti-India slogans during an event at Press Club of India on February 10, will be produced before a Delhi Court on Tuesday.Geelani was taken to RML Hospital for medical test in early morning hours.

Give us 3 temples, keep 39,997 mosques: Swamy to Muslims

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy who has his hands deep in the Ram Temple construction issue, courted controversy on Sunday and offered the 'Lord Krishna' package to the Muslim community where in return for 'three temples' they get to keep '39,997 mosques'. He also lashed out at those opposing a seminar on Ram Janmabhoomi in the Delhi University campus yesterday and dubbed the protests as 'intolerance'.

Give us 3 temples, keep 39,997 mosques: Swamy to Muslims

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy who has his hands deep in the Ram Temple construction issue, courted controversy on Sunday and offered the 'Lord Krishna' package to the Muslim community where in return for 'three temples' they get to keep '39,997 mosques'. He also lashed out at those opposing a seminar on Ram Janmabhoomi in the Delhi University campus yesterday and dubbed the protests as 'intolerance'.

Inappropriate to contradict judiciary on Ram Janmabhoomi: Kamal Farooqui

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Pronouncing the entire process of discussion and seminar on the Ram Janmabhoomi as insubstantial, former Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Kamal Farooqui on Saturday said that law will take its own course and it would be inappropriate to contradict the judiciary before any final statement arrives. Farooqi further added that the decision to allow such seminars completely depends on the Delhi University authority.

Preparations underway ahead of Ram Janmabhoomi seminar

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Preparation for the two-day seminar on the controversial Ram Janmabhoomi at the Delhi University (DU) is in full swing. The seminar is being organised by the Arundhati Vashishtha Anusandhan Peeth (AVAP), a research organisation founded by late Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal. A huge number of police personnel have been deployed outside the campus to control any untoward situation.