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Time-bound recognition and accreditation reforms in Higher education

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed several web portals and online systems for moving towards digital and transparent systems. Accordingly, UGC has developed por... Read More


Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Internet subscribers in India have increased to over 109 crore, while 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats have been made service-ready under the BharatNet project as part of the government'... Read More


CAIT backs nominal MDR on high-value UPI transactions if proposed, says await Bill details

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a leading body representing traders across India, on Wednesday said it would support a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on highe... Read More


"Where was this demand in 2010?": Haryana Minister Gaurav Gautam hits back at Congress over CWG 2030

Panchkula, Aug. 5 -- Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam criticised the Opposition's demand for Haryana to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, accusing Congress of double standards. He said major spo... Read More


UGC identifies 32 fake universities; Centre asks states to take legal action against them

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country as per its latest list published in February 2026, and the Central Government has ask... Read More


Commonwealth Games Flag arrives in Gujarat from Glasgow

Gandhinagar, Aug. 5 -- The formal commencement of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gujarat marks a significant step towards advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Fit India visi... Read More


India's historic Glasgow boxing run, Bhiwani boxing scene, baklava self-treat: CWG gold medalist Preeti speaks after medal win

Rohtak, Aug. 5 -- Following her Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medal win, Indian boxer Preeti Pawar reflected on the learning experience that the event gave her ahead of the Asian Games this year and th... Read More


YS Jagan Mohan Reddy slams coalition govt over 'falling' tobacco prices, accuses CM Naidu of 'colluding' with corporations

Devarapalli, Aug. 5 -- Former Chief Minister and YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has slammed the coalition government for its apathy towards tobacco farmers who are in deep distress as the cultivatio... Read More


TV Somanathan gets extension as Cabinet Secretary for one year

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Central government on Wednesday extended the tenure of TV Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for a further period of one year beyond August 30, 2026. Appointments Committee of t... Read More


"Government should fulfil its promise: JKNC Chief Farooq Abdullah demands statehood restoration for J-K

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Emphasising the urgent need to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, J-K National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called upon the central government to honour the assuranc... Read More