
‘Vague and Divisive’: Supreme Court Freezes UGC’s 2026 Equity Rules, Calls for Rethink
The apex court has paused UGC’s new equity regulations, citing lack of clarity and potential misuse, while keeping 2012 rules in force.

The apex court has paused UGC’s new equity regulations, citing lack of clarity and potential misuse, while keeping 2012 rules in force.

Indian Rupee breaches historic 92 mark against US Dollar as global headwinds and capital outflows intensify.

The Economic Survey 2025–26 forecasts moderated but stable growth for India in FY27, driven by domestic demand amid global uncertainty.

Prime Minister Modi urges Indian manufacturers to prioritise quality as the historic India-EU trade deal opens new markets.

A three-month audit by the BNP across 21 wards has exposed systemic neglect, revealing that only 45% of Bengaluru’s public toilets are functional while safety and accessibility remain alarmingly poor.

A minor dispute over lighting a beedi escalated into fatal violence, exposing deeper social fault lines in urban Delhi.

The Supreme Court has paused the UGC’s new equity regulations, questioning their clarity, inclusiveness and constitutional validity amid growing campus protests.

India formally nominates Meghalaya’s bio-engineered living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage status in the 2026-27 cycle.

A formal enquiry probes Prashant Kumar Singh’s allegedly forged disability certificate after his politically charged resignation.

A Bengaluru court has ordered an FIR against actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly mocking the sacred Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka during a public event.