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

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...

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

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...