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DU's Shri Ram College of Commerce profs called to teach RBI recruits

Two-three teachers from the college will go to Mumbai for a five-day programme in April, during which new officers who have joined the RBI cadre will be trained by them in the application of fundamental micro-economic concepts.

DU ad hoc teachers begin hunger strike

Teachers demanding absorption of ad hoc and temporary teachers in Delhi University (DU) have begin a hunger strike outside the faculty of Arts. There are 4,600 ad-hoc teachers in DU.

Protesting against Academic Council, DUTA calls for shutdown on January 2

Delhi University's Academic Council will be meeting on January 2 and the university shutdown has been called against it

No date set for AC meeting yet, DU teachers’ body hits out at varsity for delay

“The lackadaisical approach of the administration to timely adoption of UGC Regulations 2018 for teachers to get long overdue promotional benefits is incomprehensible,” said DUTA President Rajib Ray.

No entrance exam for Delhi University, admission based on cut-off: HRD Minister

Prakash Javadekar said that the admissions will be done based on class 12 marks secured by the applicant. The high cut-offs for admission to the Delhi University have often received flak.

DU teachers’ groups oppose entrance exam plan

Alleging that the plan was a move towards privatisation and contractualisation of the university, teachers’ group, Academics for Action and Development, called it a “conspiracy to deprive students from SC/ST/OBC, rural and underprivileged segments of society who are not in a position... to perform well in these examinations”.

Four held for duping Delhi University professor

“The accused were traced with the help of their phones. They had given post-dated cheques to the complainant, which could not be encashed... The complaint also mentions the names of other accused persons, who are yet to be arrested,” said a police officer.

No fresh DUSU polls, says Delhi HC

The post fell vacant after the president, ABVP’s Ankiv Baisoya, was last month found to have submitted fake documents to get admission.

Snatcher caught as Delhi University student puts up a fight

She boarded an autorickshaw and was heading home when the three bike-borne accused accosted her and tried to snatch her mobile phone.

DUTA writes to VC, threatens 'actions' if academic council meet not held within a week

The inordinate delay in appointments and the unwillingness to take steps for the regularisation or absorption of teachers through permanent appointments is affecting the lives of thousands of young teachers whose future seems bleak and uncertain, DUTA added in its letter to the vice chancellor.

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.