The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new regulations requiring all higher education institutions (HEIs) to set up Equity Committees and Equal Opportunity Centres, as part of a broader effort to eliminate discrimination and promote inclusion on campuses. The move, outlined in the ‘Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026,’ was notified on Tuesday and applies to universities, colleges,

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In a major reform push, the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) will implement a flexible, learner-centric higher education system with multiple entry and exit pathways while maintaining their rigorous research-oriented character, officials announced on Tuesday. The initiative was discussed at the third meeting of the IISER Standing Committee, chaired by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi.

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In a landmark judgment balancing corporate rights and social responsibility, the Bombay High Court (HC) has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to deposit half of the interest accrued on ₹46.5 crore with the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund, while returning the principal amount to Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Ltd (SPCL). The order underscores the court’s acknowledgment

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Aadya Prasad Tiwari, one of the accused in the high-profile 2021 death of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri, observing that the trial in the case is unlikely to conclude in the near future and that continued incarceration was not justified. A bench comprising Justice

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In a development that has drawn significant political and public attention in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday reunited with his estranged son, Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav, during a traditional “Dahi Chuda” ceremony held at his residence in Patna. The reunion, taking place on the occasion of

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A disturbing case of alleged fraud has surfaced in Madhya Pradesh after silver coins presented as mementos to retired Indian Railways employees in Bhopal were found to be largely fake. What was meant to be a gesture of gratitude for years of public service has instead left several retired officials feeling humiliated and cheated, triggering

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The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint alleging disproportionate assets against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey, delivering a strong rebuke to the complainant and terming the allegations “frivolous, vexatious, and devoid of merit.” In a detailed 134-page order dated January 13, 2026, the anti-corruption ombudsman concluded that the complaint filed

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As protests continue to escalate across Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory urging Indian nationals currently in the country to leave at the earliest by all available means of transport, including commercial flights. The advisory comes amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation, widespread demonstrations, and a tightening crackdown by

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Former All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) president Rejaul Karim Sarkar resigned from the Congress on Wednesday, just days after formally joining the party, citing deep differences with its state leadership and alleging internal hostility. His abrupt exit has sparked a fresh political controversy in Assam, intensifying debates around identity, demography, and political positioning ahead

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The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking protection and preservation of confidential political data allegedly seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during searches conducted earlier this month. The court’s decision came after the central agency informed the bench that it had not seized any documents,

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