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Why are Delhi University students skipping the fourth year? New data reveals surprising trend across top colleges

Delhi University's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme offers flexibility but students largely stick to the three-year degree. Many are not opting for the fourth year. Data shows few students use early exit options. Awareness and employability concerns may be reasons. Colleges report low retention for the final year. The programme's impact is…

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DU Professor murder case takes a turn: Police find a shocking twist in Debosmita Paul case

DU Professor was found murdered in Delhi. Police are investigating the murder of Delhi University assistant professor Debosmita Paul, focusing on two masked individuals captured on CCTV within her residential complex. Investigators are examining forensic evidence and delivery personnel, while also reviewing security lapses that may have facilitated the crime.

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DU admissions 2026 date may get delayed this year, here's why

Delhi University's undergraduate admissions face further delays. Registrations will now commence after the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) results are declared. This follows disruptions in the CUET examination. Teachers express concern over recurring academic calendar issues since CUET's introduction. Calls are growing to reconsider the admission model due to these…

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DU-St Stephen's row: Fresh exam roster includes newly recruited teachers despite HC stay order

St Stephen's College has included newly recruited teachers in an examination roster. This comes despite a university probe and a Delhi High Court stay order on the recruitment process. The court had directed the college to halt recruitment following a plea by four assistant professors. The roster was sent out…

The Economic Times

Texas Man Says His Sister’s Boyfriend Proposed During Secret Santa. He is Unhappy With How It Happened: ‘He Owes Her a Gift’

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When Empowerment Meets Dress Code Restrictions

At an event meant to celebrate women’s strength and voice, something unexpected happened. During a women empowerment program at Shri Ram College of Commerce, a student was stopped from going on stage at the last moment. The reason? A sleeveless kurti. What followed wasn’t just embarrassment it sparked a much…

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AED 91.4 million raised: Dubai’s ‘most noble number’ charity auction supports child hunger campaign

Dubai's Edge of Life campaign has raised over AED 1.14 billion to combat global childhood hunger. The initiative, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, saw significant pledges from international organizations and a successful charity auction of special numbers. This massive fundraising effort aims to rescue millions of children…

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‘Precautionary step’ or ‘fascist clampdown’? Confrontation with YouTuber leads to a protest ban at DU

On February 17, Delhi University issued an order banning any protests on campus for the next one month. This came after a confrontation between YouTuber Ruchi Tiwari and All India Students Association (AISA) members on February 13, resulting in cross FIRs being registered at Maurice Nagar police station.

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What is Singapore-India-Gulf subsea cable system that UAE's du is investing in for high data connectivity?

UAE telecom provider du has partnered to invest in the Singapore-India-Gulf (SING) submarine cable system, a new undersea fiber-optic network linking the Middle East with South and Southeast Asia. This strategic move reinforces the UAE's position as a regional data hub, enhancing connectivity for AI, cloud services, and global digital…

The Times of India

From ‘Nation First’ to ‘Brahmanvaad Zindabad’: Inside the chaos at DU

On February 12, as students sat outside Delhi University’s Arts Faculty listening to anti-caste poetry and speeches, a bucket of water was hurled toward 73-year-old historian Irfan Habib. Minutes later, bricks came flying from inside the Arts Faculty.

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What is Ejari in Dubai? Why expats can face rental trouble and legal visa issues without it?

New expats in Dubai face sophisticated rental scams, with fraudsters offering deals but skipping crucial Ejari registration. This official system, managed by the Dubai Land Department, legally records tenancy contracts. Without it, tenants lack legal standing, face service disruptions, and are vulnerable to fraud. Landlords are legally responsible for registration,…

The Times of India

From Doraemon to Sanjay Dutt: The new grammar of DU’s poll season

The roads of Delhi University’s North Campus are no longer buried under heaps of political flyers, but the 2025 Students’ Union election still carries the same tether to national politics.

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Slowdown? What slowdown? Microsoft signs huge $544 million data centre deal with UAE's Telco Du

Microsoft and Du's new hyperscale data center in the UAE looks to boost AI infrastructure and expand cloud access across the region.

TechRadar

Campus Pe Crackdown: The assault on student activism in India

With Delhi police entering the university library in Jamia Millia Islamia in wake of anti-CAA and NRC protests with batons and tear gas and JNU students being assaulted by university guards and police personnel for writing slogans against anti-maoist exercise ‘Operation Kagar,’ the crackdown has even often taken scary violent…

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Days after director’s threat, protest at DU’s J-school over threat to students, infra concerns

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Citizens protest over death of woman due to excavator at garbage segregation point

Due to the protest, a tense situation unfolded outside the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), prompting the police authorities to deploy their personnel at the site in large numbers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gandhi Smriti turmoil: Courtroom battle, Vijay Goel’s controversial tenure, and BJP propaganda

Allegations and counter-allegations of corruption. A management tussle. And a courtroom battle. A mess has been brewing at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti – an institute under the Union culture ministry dedicated to preserving Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.

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‘Debate would be a hit’: Ex-MP says news org told him to mock Muslim man’s appearance in TV debate

Former parliamentarian and leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Prof Rakesh Sinha recently said that an anchor of a prominent news channel had once asked him to use derogatory language against a Muslim man during a televised debate following which he stopped making appearances at the channel in question.

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Kejriwal writes to PM Modi urging Centre to include Jats in Delhi in OBC list

He accused the BJP-led Central government of "cheating" the community in the name of OBC reservation for the last 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DU: Ramjas professor, accused of sexual harassment, finally resigns

A professor at Delhi University's Ramjas College, who had been accused of sexual harassment, resigned on Wednesday (January 8, 2025). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nokia and Du Launch Region's First 5G Cloud RAN in UAE

Nokia and du launched first 5G Cloud RAN in Middle East and Africa, supporting digital growth and advanced use cases with cloud-native infrastructure.

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Google Doodle celebrates the timeless legacy of singer KK

On Friday, Google celebrated the enduring legacy of the beloved Indian playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, known as KK, with a special Doodle. Read further on Dynamite News:

Benzinga

Nokia, du Complete Transport Network Slicing Trial In UAE: Details

Nokia completes UAE's first live transport slicing trial with du, enabling diverse network services & optimized performance using advanced NSP technology. Benefits include improved efficiency, security, and monetization opportunities.

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DUSU Elections: Delhi HC directs DU to begin vote counting

The Delhi High Court on Monday instructed Delhi University to begin the counting of votes for the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) elections by November 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HC Seeks DU's Response on plea to fill vacant seats in LLB course

The students claim that despite the conclusion of the admission process, there are still vacant seats available. Read further on Dynamite News:

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