Affiliation fee proposal rejected

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has rejected a proposal by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) to impose affiliation fees on government-run institutions, according to Raj Niwas officials on Saturday. The proposal aimed to amend Clause 5 of Statute 24 of the university, which would have required government colleges and affiliated institutions to pay affiliation fees starting from the 2025-26 academic session. Officials from the LG’s office said implementing this change would have increased the financial burden on government institutions, potentially leading to higher course fees for students, which would affect students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Man hurt in hit-and-run case

New Delhi: A 25-year-old man, identified as Nikhil, was critically injured after being struck by a speeding car in West Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh area on Thursday. CCTV footage, which surfaced on social media, shows the vehicle hitting Nikhil as he crossed the road. The victim was initially taken to Balaji Hospital and later referred to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, where his condition has remained critical. The police have registered a case and are working to identify and apprehend the driver of the vehicle. A police team is analysing the CCTV footage and further investigations are underway to track down the errant driver.

MCD schools to screen movies

New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) would screen inspirational movies for students of classes 4 and 5 to urge them to overcome challenges and set positive goals. Films such as ‘Chandu Champion’, ‘Srikant Balla’s Inspirational Journey’, ‘I Am Kalam’ and ‘12th Fail’ would be shown.