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SC wants to examine 4 questions on new UGC regulations

The Supreme Court on Thursday said petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, raise substantial questions of...

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached the land and building of Haryana-based Al Falah University, worth about Rs 140 crore, that came under the radar of the security agencies...

SC stays UGC regulations on hold, flags 'dangerous impact'

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the recent University Grants Commission equity regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses, saying the...

Opposition welcomes SC stay on UGC equity regulations; targets BJP

BSP chief Mayawati said the court's order is appropriate in view of the current situation, as the regulations had led to an atmosphere of social tension IMAGE: Advocates of Allahabad High Court...

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...

How India plans to fight cyber attacks

The Centre is fast realising the need to address the increasing number of cyber attacks targeted against India. While a proposal to develop national cyber security architecture is believed to be...

India unveils $10 laptop!

The 'world's cheapest laptop', developed in India, was unveiled by Union Minister for Human Resources Development Arjun Singh at the Tirupati temple on Tuesday evening. The laptop, jointly...

Foreign institutes keen to set up base in India

Twenty foreign technical institute have queued up before All India Council for Technical Education for permission to set up base on Indian soil.R Natarajan, chairman of AICTE, said the foreign...

How India's education system can change

Only two per cent of Indian colleges have the potential for excellence, according to the University Grants Commission. It's no wonder that every admission season, cut-off marks at our few reputed...

Govt to ease investment norms in higher education

Private and foreign corporate investment may soon get to flow into Indian higher education with the government considering a move to reform policy that hinders such financing. Currently, it is...

'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...