Delhi University

April 24, 2026 9:59 AM

LS Speaker Om Birla calls for inclusive, value-based education; urges youth to drive nation-building and democracy

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the need for inclusive, value-based education, stating that learning should go beyond employment and serve as a tool for social responsibility, character-building, and nation-building. Addressing students at the annual day ceremony of University of Delhi's (DU) Kirori Mal College, LS Speaker Birla said education must align with the broader national vision and ensure that development reaches the last person in society. He urged young people to a...

March 1, 2026 10:05 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan confers degrees on over 1.2 lakh students at Delhi University’s 102nd convocation

Vice President and Delhi University Chancellor C. P. Radhakrishnan conferred degrees on over 1.2 lakh students at DU's 102nd Convocation ceremony held in the New Delhi on Saturday. Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, the Vice-President described the occasion as a defining moment in the lives of the graduates, calling a degree “not just a certificate but a commitment” to serve society and uphold the principle of “Nation First – Rashtra Pratham.” Lauding the University’s 104-yea...

February 12, 2026 7:11 PM

Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away, heartfelt tributes pour in

Veteran Doordarshan anchor Sarla Maheshwari passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. Doordarshan National paid a “heartfelt tribute” to the former newsreader on social media, remembering her for her “gentle voice, precise pronunciation, and dignified delivery.” The post on X read: "On behalf of the Doordarshan family, we pay our heartfelt tribute to Mrs Sarla Maheshwari. She was a respected and revered Doordarshan newsreader, who carved a special place in the Indian news world with he...

September 9, 2024 4:40 PM

St Stephen’s challenges order granting admission to 7 students as per DU’s allocation policy

St. Stephen's College has filed an appeal against a recent Delhi High Court single bench order that directed the institution to admit seven students based on Delhi University's seat allocation policy. The college's challenge was mentioned before a Division Bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, who agreed to hear the case on Tuesday. The dispute stems from a ruling last Friday by Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, who ordered St. Stephen's to admit the petitioning s...

September 4, 2024 4:34 PM

Delhi University admits 764 single girl children, 132 orphans for 2024-25 academic session

For the academic session 2024-25, Delhi University has granted admission to 764 single girl children and 132 orphans across various undergraduate programs under its supernumerary quotas. A total of 74,108 students have confirmed their admissions, with 28,810 opting for an upgrade and 45,298 choosing to retain their allocated seats. The university released the third round of allocations on Tuesday, which began on August 31. The single-girl child quota reserves one seat per program across DU col...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

Vikram Misri appointed India’s new Foreign Secretary

The Indian government has announced the appointment of Vikram Misri as the country's new Foreign Secretary. Misri, a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, will succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra in this crucial diplomatic role. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal put forward by the Ministry of External Affairs for Misri's appointment. Currently serving as the Deputy National Security Adviser, Misri will assume his new position on July 15, 2024, following the en...