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Tragic End to the Search for Sneha Debnath: Body of Missing Tripura Student Recovered from Yamuna River

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  Tripura Girl Goes Missing in Delhi: Initial Disappearance Sparks Panic 19-year-old Sneha Debnath , a student at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi University , and a native of Sabroom, South Tripura , was reported missing in New Delhi on July 7, 2025 . According to her family, Sneha last contacted her mother early that morning, stating she was accompanying a friend named Pitunia to Sarai Rohilla Railway Station . Her last phone call was made at 5:56 AM , and by 8:45 AM , her mobile was switched off. Family members later learned that Pitunia never met her that day, escalating their concerns. A cab driver traced by the family confirmed he had dropped Sneha near Delhi's Signature Bridge , a location that has drawn safety concerns in recent years due to poor surveillance and insufficient CCTV coverage. Tripura CM’s Intervention and Police Response As the disappearance gained attention, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha swiftly responded. The Tripura Chief Minister...

Delhi University’s 1023rd Academic Council Meet: Focus on Timely Payments, New Courses & Student-Centric Reforms

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Tribute to Former DU VC Prof. PC Joshi The 1023rd meeting of the Academic Council of Delhi University (DU) began with a heartfelt tribute to late Professor PC Joshi , former Pro-Vice Chancellor and Acting Vice Chancellor of DU. A condolence resolution was passed in his honour, acknowledging his immense contribution to the university's academic and administrative legacy. VC Yogesh Singh Orders Immediate Clearance of Paper Checking Dues During the Zero Hour, a key issue raised was the delayed payments to faculty members for paper checking duties . DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh directed all departments to submit pending bills without delay and instructed the Examination Branch and Finance Department to process all dues promptly , ensuring that faculty members receive payments on time. New Course Introduced: ‘Sikh Martyrdom in Indian History (1500–1765)’ The Council approved a new General Elective (GE) course titled “Sikh Martyrdom in Indian History (c.1500–1765)”...

Delhi University Faces Backlash for Listing ‘Muslim’ as Language Instead of Urdu — Calls It a Clerical Error

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❖ Introduction: A 'Clerical Error' Sparks National Debate Delhi University (DU), one of India’s premier higher education institutions, found itself at the center of a linguistic and communal controversy after its undergraduate admission form listed “Muslim” as a mother tongue while omitting Urdu —a constitutionally recognized language. Following public outrage and criticism from academics and civil society, the university issued a formal clarification describing the issue as a “clerical error.” ❖ The Controversial Admission Form Screenshots of DU’s undergraduate admission portal began circulating on social media platforms on Saturday, showing "Muslim" among the options listed for mother tongue . Notably, Urdu , which holds official status under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution , was missing. The form quickly drew sharp criticism from across the academic spectrum and political commentators. Observers highlighted that such a mix-up is not a minor o...