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UGC's New Equity Regulations Spark Controversy and Protests

UGC's New Equity Regulations Spark Controversy and Protests

January 27, 2026 07:29 PM

The University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations on promoting equity in higher education institutions have sparked protests and legal challenges. This article explains...

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

January 27, 2026 07:13 PM

The new UGC regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on...

India-EU's FTA perfect answer to 'hegemons' using tariffs: Canadian minister

India-EU's FTA perfect answer to 'hegemons' using tariffs: Canadian minister

January 27, 2026 06:30 PM

In a veiled attack on US President Donald Trump, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Tuesday said India's free trade agreement with the European...

Suspended Bareilly magistrate cries conspiracy amid probe

Suspended Bareilly magistrate cries conspiracy amid probe

January 27, 2026 06:16 PM

Alankar Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, resigned from service citing deep disagreement with government policies, especially the new UGC regulations.

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

Gujarat ATS nabs 'lone wolf' planning Prophet insult killings

January 27, 2026 05:59 PM

The Gujarat ATS has arrested a 22-year-old tailor, Faizan Shaikh, accused of being highly radicalized and planning targeted killings in Uttar Pradesh for perceived insults to...

CJI urges law change for harsher acid attack sentences

CJI urges law change for harsher acid attack sentences

January 27, 2026 05:48 PM

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories to provide comprehensive information on acid attack cases, including case status, victim details, and...

Green signal for Rs 22,000 cr Mumbai-Navi Mumbai airport Metro project

Green signal for Rs 22,000 cr Mumbai-Navi Mumbai airport Metro project

January 27, 2026 05:18 PM

The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved a 35-km Metro project to connect the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airports at a cost of over Rs 22,000 crore.

Govt rejects Opposition demands for debates on VB-G RAM G Act, SIR

Govt rejects Opposition demands for debates on VB-G RAM G Act, SIR

January 27, 2026 04:59 PM

The government rejected the opposition's demands for discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act and the SIR in the Budget session of Parliament, stating that the issues had already been...

Plea in SC challenges definition of caste discrimination in UGC rules

Plea in SC challenges definition of caste discrimination in UGC rules

January 27, 2026 03:41 PM

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging a University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation, alleging it has a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based...

Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

Read Bhagavad Gita with Quran: IPS officer to madrasa students

January 27, 2026 03:31 PM

The IPS officer had been in the news in the past after he directed all police training schools in Madhya Pradesh to hold Bhagavad Gita and Ramcharitmanas recital sessions for...

Farmers, tribals march to Mumbai to press for land rights

Farmers, tribals march to Mumbai to press for land rights

January 27, 2026 03:21 PM

Thousands of farmers and tribal residents are marching towards Mumbai from Nashik to demand land rights and other concessions from the Maharashtra government. A delegation has...

Republic Day: Unique Water Celebration

Republic Day: Unique Water Celebration

January 27, 2026 02:57 PM

Citizens across Gujarat celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with unique aquatic tributes.

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

January 27, 2026 02:57 PM

The incident occurred at the Government High School in Bhatigwan in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district.

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

January 27, 2026 01:12 PM

A video of IAS officer Tina Dabi during flag hoisting has gone viral. She explains how the mistake happened and clears the air.

Setback for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' as HC pauses censor clearance

Setback for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' as HC pauses censor clearance

January 27, 2026 12:46 PM

The ruling virtually makes the fate of the film, originally slated for a Pongal release earlier this month, uncertain.

Europe 'funding war against itself': Scott Bessent on India-EU FTA

Europe 'funding war against itself': Scott Bessent on India-EU FTA

January 27, 2026 12:14 PM

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks come ahead of a high-level summit where India and the European Union are expected to formally announce the conclusion of...

Manali's Snowy Winter Traffic Nightmare

Manali's Snowy Winter Traffic Nightmare

January 27, 2026 11:11 AM

Heavy snowfall in Manali brought the picturesque hill station to a standstill over the weekend, causing massive traffic congestion on the Manali highway for consecutive days....

India slams Pak's 'false, self-serving' claim on Op Sindoor at UN

India slams Pak's 'false, self-serving' claim on Op Sindoor at UN

January 27, 2026 10:59 AM

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a sharp response to comments made by Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

'AI Makes This The Most Exciting Time To Be Alive'

January 27, 2026 10:53 AM

'In three years, you will have an AI model that will be smarter than the smartest mathematician or the smartest scientist.'

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

January 27, 2026 10:25 AM

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri on charges of indiscipline after he resigned from service in protest against...

BJP's Nitin Babu Rises In the Land of Nitish Babu

BJP's Nitin Babu Rises In the Land of Nitish Babu

January 27, 2026 09:54 AM

BJP leaders say Nitin Nabin's low-profile image has made him a favourite of Amit Shah, who was in search of such a leader to appoint to the top party position -- someone who...

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

January 27, 2026 09:54 AM

'Mark had such a profound understanding of India, which was, of course, the land of his birth as well as of his death... He loved India, and lived two-thirds of his life here.'

PHOTOS: Stunning cockpit views from IAF fighter jets

PHOTOS: Stunning cockpit views from IAF fighter jets

January 27, 2026 09:52 AM

Several aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30, P8i, Mig-29, and Apache, were a part of the fly-past. Here are some of the incredible images from the grand ceremony.

Army Lags Behind Navy And IAF In Capital Spending

Army Lags Behind Navy And IAF In Capital Spending

January 27, 2026 09:19 AM

The army has been behind the other two forces in capex since FY21.

How Galwan, Nubra, Karan & Arjun Stole Republic Day Show!

How Galwan, Nubra, Karan & Arjun Stole Republic Day Show!

January 27, 2026 09:04 AM

The swag of the military animals on Kartavya Path was unbeatable! Commanded by Captain Harshita Raghav, the double-humped camels, ponies, kites and dogs are soldiers providing...

PLA Top Brass In Turmoil After Zhang Youxia's Dismissal

PLA Top Brass In Turmoil After Zhang Youxia's Dismissal

January 27, 2026 08:54 AM

'As the PLA higher command is almost dismantled and instability spreads, India needs to be prepared for any eventuality,' cautions China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

'Miya Vs Indigenous' Politics Reshaping Assam Poll

January 27, 2026 08:54 AM

'Once demographic fear becomes campaign language, it legitimises social targeting.'

Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case

Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case

January 27, 2026 08:47 AM

The Punjab Police action came amid its ongoing crackdown against gangsters in the state.

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

16th India-EU summit today; trade, security, defence on agenda

January 27, 2026 08:29 AM

Over the years, India-EU ties have grown, and covered trade, investment, climate change, science and technology, space, digital, mobility, and connectivity.