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.
Unlocking 5.0 will allow cinema halls & schools to reopen but with restrictions, SC has taken strong objection to the government's position on the loan moratorium scheme, Crist ... Read more
Unlocking 5.0 will allow cinema halls & schools to reopen but with restrictions, SC has taken strong objection to the government's position on the loan moratorium scheme, Cristiano Ronaldo may be heading back to Italy after testing positive for COVID 19 & other stories in your morning news bulletin. Read more
The Centre received notices on pleas by LGBTQ couples to recognize same-sex marriages, Telangana hit by devastatingly heavy rainfall, Canada's PM Justin Trudeau castigated China fo ... Read more
The Centre received notices on pleas by LGBTQ couples to recognize same-sex marriages, Telangana hit by devastatingly heavy rainfall, Canada's PM Justin Trudeau castigated China for its practice of coercive diplomacy & other stories in your evening news bulletin. Read more
Nearly 1.9% of patients with comorbidities who contract Covid-19 die, revealed the Union Health Ministry, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti was released after being ... Read more
Nearly 1.9% of patients with comorbidities who contract Covid-19 die, revealed the Union Health Ministry, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti was released after being detained 14 months ago, Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus & other stories in your morning news bulletin. Read more
CBI team visited Hathras where a Dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped, EC announced the date for Rajya Sabha polls, The agriculture ministry on Tuesday released data for procuremen ... Read more
CBI team visited Hathras where a Dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped, EC announced the date for Rajya Sabha polls, The agriculture ministry on Tuesday released data for procurement of crops from farmers & top stories making news throughout the day. Read more
Delhi breathed its most polluted air of the season on Monday, Allahabad high court on Monday pulled up the UP government for Hathras night cremation, The national shooting camp is ... Read more
Delhi breathed its most polluted air of the season on Monday, Allahabad high court on Monday pulled up the UP government for Hathras night cremation, The national shooting camp is set to begin from October 21 & other stories in your morning news bulletin. Read more
Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to stimulate demand in the economy, SC issued notice to Centre on a plea challenging the new farm laws, There are concerns in Germany about ta ... Read more
Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to stimulate demand in the economy, SC issued notice to Centre on a plea challenging the new farm laws, There are concerns in Germany about tackling the spread of Covid-19 & top stories making news throughout the day. Read more
India may have to tie up with more than one vaccine manufacturer, India and China will hold corps commander-level dialogue today, The Goods and Services Tax Council will hold anoth ... Read more
India may have to tie up with more than one vaccine manufacturer, India and China will hold corps commander-level dialogue today, The Goods and Services Tax Council will hold another meeting today & other stories in your morning news bulletin. Read more
China has amassed 60,000 troops on India’s northern border, DRDO on Friday flight tested the Rustom-2 drone, The Centre on Saturday released an advisory for states on crimes agains ... Read more
China has amassed 60,000 troops on India’s northern border, DRDO on Friday flight tested the Rustom-2 drone, The Centre on Saturday released an advisory for states on crimes against women & top stories making news throughout the day. Read more
India could see its worst recession ever this financial year, The house of a priest in a Rajasthan village was set on fire, Novak Djokovic has set up a French Open final showdown w ... Read more
India could see its worst recession ever this financial year, The house of a priest in a Rajasthan village was set on fire, Novak Djokovic has set up a French Open final showdown with old rival Rafael Nadal & other stories in your morning news bulletin. Read more
Indian has successfully test-fired the tactical anti-radiation missile made for the Indian Air Force, Rudram-1, the World Food Program won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the Jharkhand ... Read more
Indian has successfully test-fired the tactical anti-radiation missile made for the Indian Air Force, Rudram-1, the World Food Program won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the Jharkhand High Court granted bail to former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav & top stories making news throughout the day. Read more
