New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Translation studies, cultural mediation and language politics topped the agenda at a National Young Researchers’ Seminar organised by the Department of Foreign Languages, Jamia Millia Islamia, an official said on Friday. Held at the India-Arab Cultural Centre (IACC), the seminar brought together over 48 young researchers from various prestigious institutions, including Jawaharlal Nehru University, the University of Delhi, Panjab University, Amity University, SRM Univ…
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New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Centre has approved the appointment of Justice (Retd.) Anupinder Singh Grewal, former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).According to an official notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ proposal for Justice Grewal’s appointment to the top post in the NCLT.“The Appointments Commit…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday asked the youth to focus on education and build a strong character to shoulder the responsibility of steering the nation. Addressing the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony at P.G.D.A.V. College (Morning), University of Delhi, he said, “When India marks 100 years of Independence, the responsibility of the nation will rest with your generation. A Viksit Bharat cannot be built by degrees alone; it requires both education…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday highlighted the transformative potential of India’s maritime sector in driving economic growth, as two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at the Delhi School of Economics. The MoU between the University of Delhi and the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (CMEC) at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) aims to strengthen maritime educat…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) In a step towards innovative maintenance of urban green spaces, the DDA, in collaboration with the University of Delhi’s startup ecosystem, held a national-level hackathon, “Harit Manthan 2026”, and picked three winners, an official said on Sunday. The top three winning teams – two from the Technology Track and one from the Policy Track – were awarded seed funding of up to Rs 10 lakh by DDA, along with a coveted incubation opportunity from Udhmodya Foundation – the…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday attended the 18th convocation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, urging graduates to work for the larger good of society and become drivers of Viksit Bharat@2047. Addressing the gathering, the LG said convocation marks not just the end of an academic journey, but the beginning of thousands of new ones that contribute to nation-building.Urging them to look beyond t…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Saturday that the Northeast is India’s gateway to the Global South and holds potential as a strategic bridge for economic and cultural engagement.Addressing the 15th edition of NEtym 2026 — the annual cultural festival of the Northeast Cell at Hindu College — University of Delhi, the Union Minister highlighted the region’s growing importance in India’s dev…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Tuesday that the youth are powering a resurgent India that is moving steadily towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Addressing the 35th Annual Day and Prize Distribution Function of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, Gupta said the youth are not just the beneficiaries of a developed India but the primary architects of this transformation.Highlighting the national vision, Gupta spoke …
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (North Delhi) and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi over allegations that a woman journalist and content creator was violently assaulted while covering a protest at the varsity’s North Campus. A Bench presided over by NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo took cognisance of a complaint alleging that the journalist was attacked by a mob on Friday while reporting on a …
Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening student well-being in higher education, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Sunday announced it has started drafting a comprehensive mental health policy for its campus community. The initiative is being seen as a landmark move that could set a model for other IITs across the country.The first draft of the policy has been prepared by the institute’s Wellness Centre, which serves as a mental health care facilit…