Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit has been appointed as the first woman vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University. Pandit will succeed M Jagadesh Kumar, who was appointed as University Grants Commission chairperson on Friday. Pandit is currently a professor in the politics and public administration department at the university in Pune. The Russia-born professor did her MPhil and PhD from JNU’s School of International Studies between 1986 and 1990. She did her master’s in political science from Chennai’s Presidency College. She has also taught at Goa University.
Hijab-clad Muslim girl students of a Karnataka college were allowed inside the premises after the days-long protest. Several colleges have banned the entry of hijab-wearing students, triggering a backlash from opposition leaders. Udupi police said that the students of government PU college will be seated in separate classrooms. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticised the segregation based on dress, wondering whether the college has no copy of the Indian constitution.
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied accusing anyone of sexual assault in her first interview with independent international media. In November, Peng’s MeToo allegation against a retired top Chinese official had sent shockwaves across the sporting world. She had accused the official of coercing her into having sex and continuing a secret relationship with her for years. Peng has now claimed that she never said anyone had sexually assaulted her in any way.
Former India selector MSK Prasad said that Under-19 World Cup captain Yash Dhull could be the future number 3 for the senior team. Yash Dhull-led Indian team defeated England in the final to lift the Under-19 World Cup. This was India’s fifth title at the ICC event, which came without a single defeat in the entire campaign. According to a Cricbuzz report, Prasad said that Dhull can be India’s future number 3 in red-ball as well as white-ball cricket.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday, had a smile on her face in her final moments, Pratit Samdani of Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital said. The doctor, who had been treating her for the past three years, said her condition was deteriorating day by day. He revealed that Lata Mangeshkar always used to say that everyone should be looked after equally. She was always ready to take whatever treatment was necessary for her and never refrained from it, the doctor said.
WhatsApp sues Indian govt, says new media rules mean end to privacy, Ramdev gets defamation notice from IMA Uttarakhand, Political developments in Nepal its internal matters, says ... Read more
WhatsApp sues Indian govt, says new media rules mean end to privacy, Ramdev gets defamation notice from IMA Uttarakhand, Political developments in Nepal its internal matters, says India & other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
on Tuesday, Yaas intensified into a “very severe cyclonic storm”, Centre may exempt GST on items essential for Covid-19, IPS officer Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed as the new CBI D ... Read more
on Tuesday, Yaas intensified into a “very severe cyclonic storm”, Centre may exempt GST on items essential for Covid-19, IPS officer Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed as the new CBI Director & other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
Aim to comply, discussing issues: Facebook on new social media guidelines, Post-poll violence: SC issues notice to Bengal govt, UK starts preparations for trade negotiations with I ... Read more
Aim to comply, discussing issues: Facebook on new social media guidelines, Post-poll violence: SC issues notice to Bengal govt, UK starts preparations for trade negotiations with India & other top stories in your news bulletin. Read more
Centre allows walk-in vaccines for all adults, Searches carried out at Twitter’s offices in Delhi, Gurugram over 'toolkit' row, Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla faces trouble in ... Read more
Centre allows walk-in vaccines for all adults, Searches carried out at Twitter’s offices in Delhi, Gurugram over 'toolkit' row, Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla faces trouble in Norway & other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
B.1.617 variant of Covid-19 is the dominant one in India: Health Minister, Myanmar's Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup, India is eyeing a double-digit me ... Read more
B.1.617 variant of Covid-19 is the dominant one in India: Health Minister, Myanmar's Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup, India is eyeing a double-digit medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics & other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
PM Modi held a meeting on cyclone Yaas, Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar, wanted in murder case, arrested, India should have an integrated agency for its borders: BPR&D & othe ... Read more
PM Modi held a meeting on cyclone Yaas, Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar, wanted in murder case, arrested, India should have an integrated agency for its borders: BPR&D & other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
Indians vaccinated with Covaxin may not be allowed to travel abroad, CycloneYaas likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm, passengers hit in massive cyberattack on Air ... Read more
Indians vaccinated with Covaxin may not be allowed to travel abroad, CycloneYaas likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm, passengers hit in massive cyberattack on Air India & other top stories in the news bulletin. Read more
Covid-19 in Delhi: Positivity rate drops to 4.76%, lowest in 45 days,Farm unions write to PM Modi, seek resumption of dialogue,Joe Biden vows to help 'rebuild' Gaza, insists on two ... Read more
Covid-19 in Delhi: Positivity rate drops to 4.76%, lowest in 45 days,Farm unions write to PM Modi, seek resumption of dialogue,Joe Biden vows to help 'rebuild' Gaza, insists on two-state solution& other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
PM Modi interacted with healthcare professionals in Varanasi, Goa court acquits former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in rape case, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh granted parole to meet aili ... Read more
PM Modi interacted with healthcare professionals in Varanasi, Goa court acquits former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in rape case, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh granted parole to meet ailing mother & other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
India faces black fungus epidemic as cases climb, Government extends the timelines for various income tax compliances, Israel cabinet approves cease-fire in Gaza & other top st ... Read more
India faces black fungus epidemic as cases climb, Government extends the timelines for various income tax compliances, Israel cabinet approves cease-fire in Gaza & other top stories in your news bulletin Read more
