Maintain status quo on deemed universities: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union government to maintain status quo on the 44 deemed universities, which are facing de-recognition for not being up to the standard. A bench of Justices......

Admissions to deemed universities by UGC: SC

In a major judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that once an institution attains deemed university status, admissions thereto would be made under the control of the University Grants Commission......

Delhi blast: Al Falah University's AIU membership suspended

The Association of Indian Universities on Thursday suspended membership of Al Falah University, which is under scanner in connection with the Red Fort blast case, officials said. IMAGE: A view of......

Zohran Mamdani thanks family from 'Kampala to Dilli'

Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani vowed to govern 'expansively and audaciously' and deliver an agenda of affordability for New Yorkers as he thanked his family from 'Kampala to Dilli' after......

Manipal bids for NRI university

The Union Cabinet has approved the policy framework for establishing a Non-resident Indian/Person of Indian Origin (NRI/PIO) university in India. To be located in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a......

Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist

Debroy's economic interests and research work covered numerous areas such as economic theory, income inequality, and infrastructure financing. Photograph: ANI Photo What distinguished Bibek......

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, a key economic adviser to the Prime Minister whose prolific work included translations of the puranas and the vedas, passed away on Friday. He was 69. Photograph: Utpal Sarkar/ANI......

IT firms' work for int'l clients may not always attract IGST

Services provided by Indian information-technology (IT), marketing, and consulting companies to foreign clients may not always draw integrated goods and services tax (IGST) if a ruling by the......

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma. One of the most condescending remarks reserved for film critics by film-makers remains those who cannot make movies, write about......

Why this Bangladesh bowler 'chucked intentionally'

IMAGE: Shakib Al Hasan was suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his action was deemed illegal at an independent testing in......

Bindra report exposes flaws in India's sports administration

'Neither SAI nor state departments have a dedicated sports administration service. Instead, roles are filled by generalist civil servants or contractual staff, often lacking sector-specific......

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri ended his glorious 19-year international career as the fourth most prolific scorer in international football with 94 goals. Photographs: AIFF/X The talismanic Sunil Chhetri......

Sprinter Dutee Chand brings India more honour

Becomes first Indian to bag a gold medal at the World University Games IMAGE: Gold medallist Dutee Chand (centre) poses with the medal on the podium after winning gold in the 30th Summer World......