UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

The new UGC regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13. The government......

National Voters' Day: Voter is India's Bhagya Vidhata, says Modi

Modi urged the youngsters to celebrate when they or a person around them becomes a voter for the first time. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 18th Rozgar Mela through a virtual......

Accused is entitled to...: Ex-CJI on Umar Khalid's bail

Former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said bail before conviction should be a matter of right, but asserted that it is a court's duty to examine a case in depth where national......

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

In August 2023, a court had charged Kumar with rioting and promoting enmity, while discharging him of murder and criminal conspiracy offences.  IMAGE: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar. Photograph:......

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Festive sales are expected to surge 27 per cent to cross Rs 120,000 crore in 2025, driving Amazon and Flipkart to expand warehousing capacity by millions of cubic feet and extend delivery networks......

US Tariffs: India Draws Red Lines Around Farm Commodities

Very sensitive items -- such as apples, which carry political weight and are closely tied to farmer interests in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- may face restricted concessions.......

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

'There's been interest from multiple states, and exploratory conversations are ongoing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Namma Yatri/Instagram Zero-commission mobility platform Namma Yatri is planning......

'Workplace safety key to get more women in labour force'

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director (MD) Gita Gopinath has condemned the “terrible and disturbing” incident of rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata.......

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Two-time president Ajay Singh is seeking a third consecutive term.  IMAGE: Elections to Boxing Federation of India were originally slated for March 28 but were stalled by a barrage of petitions,......

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'It will help India as a major sporting nation': Praful Patel on the Sports Bill IMAGE: Praful Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a......

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

 Assam boxers forced to withdraw from Nationals, alleges BFI chief.   IMAGE: Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain is one of the boxers who are allegedly being stopped from......