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SC stays UGC's equity regulations; leaders call for 'balanced' revision
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, notified on January 23, 2026 which was challenged by various petitioners as being arbitrary, exclusionary, discriminatory and in violation of the of th
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"Vague": SC stays UGC 2026 regulations on pleas challenging definition of
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, notified on January 23, 2026 which was challenged by various petitioners as being arbitrary, exclusionary, discriminatory and in violation of the of th
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"Victory for us, guidelines were divisive:" Lucknow University students we
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The new UGC regulations, notified on January 23, were challenged by various petitioners as being arbitrary, exclusionary, discriminatory and in violation of the Constitution as well as the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
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Veteran Malayalam actor, writer and filmmaker Sreenivasan passes away at 6
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Born on April 6, 1956, in Patyam near Thalassery in Kerala's Kannur district, Sreenivasan emerged as one of the most influential voices in Malayalam cinema.
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Parliament Session: FM Sitharaman to move Amendment of Insurance Laws Bill
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to the list of business, Sitharaman will seek permission to introduce a Bill, which proposes amendments to three major legislations governing the insurance sector, the Insurance Act, 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956, and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Aut
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Congress party sold Mining ministry in 1956: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Serajuddin and Co., a prominent mining company in the mid-20th century, was particularly known for securing lucrative leases on manganese ore.
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Bihar: Two Pakistani nationals found on voter list; removal process initia
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a case from Bhagalpur district in Bihar, two women who came from Pakistan in 1956 were issued voter ID cards, and even got verified during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. However, the glitch was flagged by the Home Ministry.
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VGU, Jaipur is now ranked 646th globally for Merit, Excellence and Impact
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3: Vivekananda Global University (VGU), a forward-looking multidisciplinary private university in Jaipur, was established by the Act of Rajasthan State Legislature (11/2012) and recognized under section 2f of the UGC Act 1956. Approved by UGC, Bar Council of India, Co
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Hockey India congratulates PR Sreejesh on receiving Padma Bhushan
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This recognition places Sreejesh alongside the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, making him only the second hockey player in history to receive the Padma Bhushan. Dhyan Chand was bestowed with this honour in 1956, and nearly seven decades later, Sreejesh's contribution to Indian hockey earns h
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PM Modi visits Deekshbhoomi, offer prayers to Mahatma Buddha in Nagpur
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Deekshbhoomi in Nagpur, the place where the architect of the Indian Constitution Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar converted to Buddhism with thousands of his followers in 1956.
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PM Modi to visit RSS founder's memorial in Nagpur today
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Prime Minister will also pay respects to Babasaheb Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi, where the architect of the Indian constitution converted to Buddhism with thousands of his followers in 1956.
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PM Modi to visit RSS founder Hedgewar's memorial in Nagpur on March 30
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Coinciding with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Pratipada program, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year, the Prime Minister will undertake Darshan at Smruti Mandir and pay homage to the RSS's founding father. He will also visit Deekshabhoomi and pay homage to Dr BR Ambedkar, w
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