The University, the college and the victim have moved petitions against the interim stay granted on the suspension of Professor Rasal Singh, principal of Ramanujan College. The division bench headed by Justice Subramonium Prasad asked senior counsel Bansuri Swaraj, representing for Ramanu
On September 26, the Delhi High Court had granted an interim stay on the suspension of Professor Rasal over the allegations of sexual harrasment levelled by three women teachers.
Tripura University, a 38-year-old premier educational institution in the capital city of Agartala, on Tuesday organised an Anti-Ragging Campaign and Rally to reaffirm its commitment to a ragging-free campus.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed Himachal Pradesh University to release Dr. Bhawani Singh's salary as an Associate Professor, promoted under UGC's CAS in 2022, criticising the university and state for denying pay due to a lack of state approval.
The Draft UGC Regulations were released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on January 6, 2025. State governments have since raised objections, calling them "an attack on the idea of federalism."
KT Rama Rao further pointed out that the category of 'No suitable candidate found' was "unjust" to those who are categorised under reserved categories.
The Draft UGC Regulations, which also focuses on measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education, were uploaded on January 6, requesting feedback from stakeholders connected with academic institutions. The original date to receive feedback was February 5.
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and RSP MP N. K. Premachandran speak out against the 2025 UGC regulations, criticizing the central government's interference in state education matters and appointments, and emphasizing the violation of state rights and autonomy.
Six States have adopted a joint resolution seeking the withdrawal of draft UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, raising concerns over new UGC regulations on Vice-Chancellors' appointments and contract teachers' hiring, citing threats to academic autonomy and federal principles.
"The matter will be placed before the ensuing Executive Council meeting, and directions will be obtained from the esteemed members of the Executive Council on how to proceed with the announcement made by the UGC regarding admissions twice a year," stated Professor Shakeel.
Faridabad (Haryana) [india], April 5: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted the Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) the Category 1 Deemed-to-be-University status as per the provisions of the UGC Regulations. MRIIRS is now eligible for all the be