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From vanguard to bystanders: What happened to teachers’ collective voice?

Teachers in India have no shortage of reasons to protest, and this month many of them have.

Newslaundry · Sep 22

DUSU elections 2026: Who won what? Check President, Vice-President, Secretary and Joint Secretary results

ABVP’s Yash Dabas was elected DUSU President, while Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the Vice President post in the 2026 Delhi University Students’ Union elections. ABVP secured three of the four key positions, with Riya Chhawdi winning Secretary and Lakshya Raj Singh taking Joint Secretary. The election saw a 40.46%…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

The 'curious' case of Buddhist Studies department: Why it remains an epicentre in DUSU politics

This year, seven of the 10 candidates who contested the four central-panel posts in the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections were from the Department of Buddhist Studies, including both presidential candidates -- ABVP's Yash Dabas and NSUI's Vijai Shankar Meena.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Delhi HC to hear plea on Wednesday seeking stay on DUSU elections over alleged Lyngdoh norm violations

The Delhi High Court will hear a plea challenging the ongoing DUSU election process. This plea alleges violations of Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and Supreme Court directions. The petitioner seeks to quash the candidate shortlisting notice and election notification. She also wants elections conducted strictly according to the DUSU Constitution and…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

‘Once they see the money, they keep building’: Inside Delhi’s PG ecosystem built on a hostel shortage

On the first floor of a building in the main market of Satya Niketan is a restaurant. The second floor houses a hotel. The third floor is locked. The fourth floor is a boys’ paying guest accommodation with five rooms, let out on double and triple occupancy. On the fifth,…

Newslaundry · Sep 12

Inside DU’s election fever: Convoys, songs and the student vote

The buzz surrounding the student union elections in Delhi University is palpable. Across campus, student organisations and their candidates are making promises and soliciting votes.

Newslaundry · Sep 10

18-year-old Arpit Jai lost his life in Delhi PG collapse; his parents made a heartbreaking decision to donate his cornea so he can have a second life

Eighteen-year-old Arpit Jai had returned to Delhi after spending the Rakshabandhan holidays with his family in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, before the Satya Niketan PG building where he lived collapsed. Arpit, a second-year Delhi University student, was among seven people killed. Amid their grief, his family donated his corneas at AIIMS,…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Will challenge Allahabad HC order quashing student activist's NSA detention: SG Mehta to SC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented an appeal to the Supreme Court against a High Court's decision that annulled the detention of Akriti Chaudhary under the National Security Act. The Allahabad High Court not only quashed her detention but also awarded compensation to the Delhi University student. The Supreme Court seeks…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Got into Delhi University? The next challenge for thousands of students is finding an affordable place to stay

Delhi University faces a significant hostel accommodation deficit for its students. Many students arriving from outside the city struggle to find housing. This shortage fuels a thriving private paying guest market around college clusters. Limited university hostel seats leave students dependent on expensive private rentals. International university systems offer more…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Building collapse: Delhi High Court refuses urgent hearing on PIL for hostels in DU colleges

The Delhi High Court declined an urgent hearing for a public interest litigation. This petition sought hostel facilities for all Delhi University colleges. The court questioned the necessity of interim directions for such a matter. A similar PIL was heard and an order was passed on Monday. The building collapse…

The Economic Times · Sep 8