New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The 83rd edition of the Fit India Movement’s flagship ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War on Sunday, with citizens, Armed Forces personnel, athletes and students participating in cycling events across the country to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.The nationwide campaign also marked the launch of the Fit India Volunteers Programme, an initiative aimed at engaging young people in sports management and fitness events while …
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) After the University of Delhi (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has also issued an advisory asking students and other stakeholders to refrain from visiting Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janta Party is holding a protest over the NEET paper leak and other issues.In an advisory issued on Friday, the university urged members of its academic community to act responsibly and prioritise their personal safety.“All stakeholders of JNU’s epistemic community are adv…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The University of Delhi (DU) has issued a strong advisory to its students and faculty, urging them to avoid demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, citing potential legal and safety concerns. The message, shared as an official post on X, comes amid heightened tensions and reports of misinformation circulating on social media. In the statement, the university emphasised that student safety remains its top priority.“Dear students and faculty, your safety matters to us,” the …
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) On the completion of 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Saturday met Professor Payal Maggo, principal of Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, and presented her a booklet highlighting the government’s accomplishments. Malhotra also met senior teachers and a group of meritorious students of the college and presented them a booklet on the achievements of PM Modi’s government, and held discuss…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A man and a woman, both concealing their identities with masks and carrying bags, were seen entering the residence of a Delhi professor on June 3, the day she is believed to have been killed, and reportedly remained inside for nearly half an hour before leaving, as per sources.Investigators are yet to determine whether their visit took place before or after the murder of Debosmita Paul.Paul, an Assistant Professor at Shivaji College, University of Delhi, was found dead i…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) A Delhi University Assistant Professor was found murdered in her flat in East Delhi’s Vasundhara Enclave, police said on Friday. The Delhi Police have launched a detailed investigation and are examining CCTV footage, along with tracing individuals who may have visited the residence in the days leading up to the incident. According to Delhi Police, a PCR call was received at New Ashok Nagar Police Station at around 2:35 P.M. on June 4. The caller, a woman, reported that…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Describing Yamuna’s restoration as a “civilisational priority”, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu said on Monday that the integration of technology, sustainability, and self-reliance will define the future of India’s urban landscape. Speaking at the National Technology Day event organised by Indraprastha Vigyan Bharati at the Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, the Lieutenant Governor identified scientific research and intellectual confidence as the pri…
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…
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…