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NDTV
03-08-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
College Is Not Just for Degrees, It's For Real Responsibility: Delhi Minister
Education Minster At ARSD: Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD) college conducted its 66th Foundation day on Saturday and what was initially expected to be a regular celebratory reunion took a reflective turn when Delhi's Education minister Ashish Sood talked about the "most important education reforms in decades" and asked students how they are going to contribute to the college, society and country. Back at the campus where he once studied commerce in the 1980s, Sood told students that the purpose of college isn't just to accumulate degrees, it's to prepare for real responsibility. "The three years of college are when you enjoy the most freedom," he said. "But life after that comes with responsibilities. Now is the time to ask yourself, how are you going to contribute to your college, your society, and your country?" The speech hit a personal note, with Sood calling his return to ARSD as Chief Guest a "deeply emotional moment," adding, "My foremost identity is that of an alumnus of this college, and I take great pride in that." But beyond the nostalgia, his message was sharply focused on the future, especially through the lens of the National Education Policy 2020. Calling NEP 2020 "a generational shift," the minister said the new policy is designed to transform not just what students learn, but how they learn. From interdisciplinary subject combinations to skill-based education, from academic flexibility to credit transfer and breaks, Sood said the reforms aim to put students at the center of the education system. "This policy isn't just about changing syllabi, it's about changing mindset. We are no longer in a world where just having a degree is enough," he said. "We need thinkers, problem-solvers, communicators, not just test-takers." He also mentioned Delhi's recent push to implement NEP at the grassroots level, including through pilot projects that integrate internships into credit systems and establish school-level skill labs. Mental health services on campus, he added, were also being reviewed as a priority following post-pandemic concerns among students. Referencing the name and founding values of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, the minister said Sanatan Dharma is not just a religious term, but one that represents eternal truths and social responsibility. "When some people talk about ending Sanatan, it is our duty to uphold and reestablish these timeless values by becoming their torchbearers," he said. While the minister's remarks were largely focused on student responsibility and institutional values, he also touched on current policy moves aimed at school-level reform. Beginning tomorrow, the Delhi Assembly will take up a long-awaited bill to regulate private school fee structures, a proposal that is expected to impact thousands of parents across the capital. Education Minister himself is set to table the bill, based on an ordinance cleared by the Cabinet on April 29. The proposed legislation introduces financial penalties for arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh, and mandates refunds within 20 working days. Delays in processing refunds would trigger escalating penalties, while repeated violations could disqualify school authorities from revising fees or holding administrative office. The bill outlines a three-tier regulatory structure, school-level, district, and revision committees, with the latter having final authority in disputes. While some parents have welcomed the bill's intent, many say there needs to be deeper public dialogue before implementation. For students at ARSD, however, it was the focus on NEP and purpose-driven education that stood out. "Finally, someone's talking about how we study, not just what we study," said a second-year student. "We're tired of the placement rat race. If NEP can help us figure out what we actually want, that's real reform." Wrapping up his address, Sood quoted Acharya Chanakya: "A teacher is never ordinary, both destruction and creation lie in their lap." He thanked the college's past and present faculty for shaping thousands of young minds since 1959 and left students with one final reflection. "If we get NEP right," he said, "Delhi's students won't just pass exams, they'll shape the future." As the event drew to a close, Sood's message was clear: education reform won't mean much unless students are active participants, not passive recipients. "If we get NEP right," he said, "Delhi's students won't just pass exams, they'll shape the future." But as with most reforms, the impact will depend on what happens after the speeches. With the Assembly set to take up the private school fee regulation bill tomorrow, and NEP implementation still uneven across campuses, the coming weeks may reveal whether policies like these translate into real change, or remain distant headlines for students navigating everyday challenges. For many in the crowd, the takeaway was less about nostalgia and more about ownership. "Everyone talks about jobs and marks. It was different to hear someone ask us to think about our role in society," said a student. "College shouldn't just be a waiting room for placements, and if NEP delivers, maybe it won't be."
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: Two Delhi schools get bomb threats, no suspicious items found yet
New Delhi Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old university student from Tripura who had been missing in Delhi for six days, was found deceased on Sunday, according to police reports. A second-year Mathematics student at Delhi University's Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Sneha had been residing with her family in the Paryavaran Complex area of Delhi. She was last seen on 7 July. Her body was discovered in the Yamuna River near the Geeta Colony area in east Delhi. On Sunday, further heavy rainfall in Texas temporarily halted the ongoing weeklong search for those affected by devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River. The storms caused widespread disruption — damaging homes, stranding motorists, and prompting evacuation orders in various areas. It marked the first time severe weather had interrupted the search since the catastrophic floods over the Fourth of July holiday, which claimed at least 132 lives. Authorities believe over 160 individuals may still be unaccounted for in Kerr County, with an additional 10 missing in surrounding regions. At least 32 individuals were killed on Sunday in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, including six children at a water collection point. The Palestinian death toll has now surpassed 58,000 after 21 months of ongoing conflict. Despite indirect negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages, there has been little progress since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington. 11:09 AM Abhijat Sheth new chairperson of National Medical Commission The government has appointed Abhijat Sheth as the new chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex medical education regulatory body. He succeeds Dr B N Gangadhar, who had resigned last October citing health reasons. However, he continued to work in the position as his resignation was not accepted as there was no suitable candidate available for the post.
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: Delhi University student's body found in Yamuna
Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old university student from Tripura who had been missing in Delhi for six days, was found deceased on Sunday, according to police reports. A second-year Mathematics student at Delhi University's Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Sneha had been residing with her family in the Paryavaran Complex area of Delhi. She was last seen on 7 July. Her body was discovered in the Yamuna River near the Geeta Colony area in east Delhi. On Sunday, further heavy rainfall in Texas temporarily halted the ongoing weeklong search for those affected by devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River. The storms caused widespread disruption — damaging homes, stranding motorists, and prompting evacuation orders in various areas. It marked the first time severe weather had interrupted the search since the catastrophic floods over the Fourth of July holiday, which claimed at least 132 lives. Authorities believe over 160 individuals may still be unaccounted for in Kerr County, with an additional 10 missing in surrounding regions. At least 32 individuals were killed on Sunday in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, including six children at a water collection point. The Palestinian death toll has now surpassed 58,000 after 21 months of ongoing conflict. Despite indirect negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages, there has been little progress since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington.
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- India Gazette
DU student goes missing from Delhi's Mehrauli, suicide suspected
ANI 14 Jul 2025, 00:04 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): A teenager was reported missing from Paryavaran Complex area in South Delhi's Mehrauli on July 7, police said on Sunday. The teen, identified Sneha Debnath (19), went missing after a suspected suicide note indicated her plan to jump off Signature Bridge. According to officials, Sneha's family found a note suggesting her intent to take her own life by jumping off the Signature Bridge. Sneha was a student at Delhi University's Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College. She was pursuing a Maths (Honours). Later, an FIR was registered at Mehrauli Police Station under Section 140(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Based on this information, the police immediately launched an investigation and the search operation is ongoing. A cab driver confirmed during questioning that he had dropped Sneha at Signature Bridge on the same day. The technical surveillance also placed her last known location at the bridge. Some eyewitnesses reported seeing a girl standing alone on the bridge. However, moments later, she appeared to be missing from sight. The police has initiated a joint search operation with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local police authorities. The search extended from Nigam Bodh Ghat to Noida along the Yamuna. Her close friends revealed that she had been upset since the last few months and had dropped emails and WhatsApp messages on the morning of July 7. As of now, an extensive search and investigation is ongoing to trace her. (ANI)
NDTV
13-07-2025
- NDTV
"It's Been 6 Days": Missing 19-Year-Old's Family Alleges Police Inaction
Najeeb Ahmed, a 27-year-old student at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, went missing in 2016. He has not been found till date. Cut to 2025, Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old student of Delhi University, has been missing for six days. Ms Debnath is a student at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College. Her family, originally from Tripura, has been staying in Delhi for many years. On July 7, she went to drop a friend at the Sarai Rohilla railway station. A cab driver dropped Sneha near Signature Bridge, but after some time, her mobile was switched off. She has been missing since. An alleged "suicide note" has been found from the student's room in Delhi, which says she had decided to "end my life" by jumping from the Signature Bridge. Bipasha Debnath, her sister, said the letter is just "crisp four lines". "I mean, a suicide letter can't be of four lines, right? It doesn't make sense at all. If you read the letter, there's no clue as to why she was depressed, what was happening, nothing. It's just crisp four lines. And the location was mentioned there, Signature Bridge," the 24-year-old sister of Sneha told NDTV. The elder sister pointed out that Sneha was brilliant at studies, but she was very young in years and someone may have manipulated her. "Very, very specifically, the location was mentioned. If she wanted to die, there are a lot of ways to do it at home, nearby. You don't have to go all the way to a place where 60 cameras are not working. It does show something, right? It could be somebody has told her, somebody could have, you know, manipulated her. She's just 19. She could be an overachiever. She's smart. At the end of the day, she's just 19 years old," said the elder sister, with her mother and a cousin standing next to her outside the Mehrauli police station. Distressed by the apathy of the cops, Bipasha further said she has been running from one place to the other and is being told "magic doesn't happen in a day". "I am alone. I have to look after my parents...I am running from this place to that place to third place to fourth place. And everywhere I go, I hear the same thing. The magic doesn't happen in one day. It's been six days," she said. "What are you looking for? What are you getting? You don't even have an assigned unit till now. My investigating officer should have time to look into the case. I am not blaming him. He is the most sensible officer. He is not getting the time to investigate. He is so busy with other work," the sister lamented. Asked about the response she got from the cops when she told them about the alleged note, Bipasha said they dismissed it as a "made-up thing". "You are not getting a body... So what is it, sir? Even if she is a runaway, she must have made calls to 10 different people, right? You check it. You are not getting anything from there as well. We have given you the Macbook. It's been six days. You are not able to open the Macbook. You have the cyber unit. You have the forensic unit. And it's the national capital. Kids hack Instagram these days. Are you even coordinating with your team? I feel like we are doing more work," she said. "How will you know? Your CCTV camera is not working. You can't do anything. You can't get a call record. You can't open your MacBook," said Bipasha, who has been making the rounds of the police station. Delhi Police and a team from the National Disaster Response Force of NDRF are conducting search operation in the Yamuna for the missing student. Sneha's mother, Pinki Debnath, too has rejected the claims that her daughter was "depressed" or reserved. "She was not sad at all. She was with me all the time. She used to joke with me all day. She would say, 'Mom, you are so short,'" her mother said. Pinki Debanth said all she wants is to be with her daughter. "My daughter should be found from anywhere. I don't want anything else. I just want my daughter," she said, fighting back tears.
