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Anti-caste rules for universities spark 'general category' protest against UGC: Fears and 'assumptions', explained

India, Jan. 27 -- The University Grants Commission's (UGC) newly notified Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, intended to strengthen safeguards against caste-based ... Read More


At Pune Grand Tour, Indian cyclists learn tough lessons

India, Jan. 27 -- The Pune Grand Tour 2026 was an opportunity for Indian cyclists to test themselves against some of the best in the world. India's first-ever continental multi-stage UCI road race eve... Read More


Government holds all-party meeting ahead of budget session of Parliament, opposition parties raise their issues

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- The government on Tuesday convened an all-party meeting ahead of the budget session of Parliament in which it sought cooperation from the opposition parties for smooth functionin... Read More


Win-win deal for India, EU

India, Jan. 27 -- India and the EU first launched their free trade negotiations in 2007, when the world was a very different place. Global growth seemed to have overcome cyclical disruptions, globalis... Read More


Carney's WEF speech: Missing true courage

India, Jan. 27 -- Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney's recent World Economic Forum speech has been widely praised as courageous - bringing much-needed candour about the "rules-based internationa... Read More


Actor Kamaal R Khan sent to judicial custody in Oshiwara firing case

Mumbai, Jan. 27 -- Actor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R Khan has been remanded to judicial custody by the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate's Court in connection with the Oshiwara firing case.... Read More


2026 Renault Duster bookings open

India, Jan. 27 -- Renault has officially opened bookings for the third-generation Duster in India, marking the SUV's comeback after a three-year hiatus. Discontinued in 2022 with the first-generation ... Read More


Michael Schumacher shows first signs of progress 12 years after accident: F1 legend 'no longer bed-bound'

India, Jan. 27 -- Twelve years after his horror ski accident, Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has shown rare signs of progress, with a Fox Sports report revealing that he is "no longer bed-bound... Read More


'Rethink Darshan culture': CRED founder Kunal Shah questions relevance of college fest speakers, sparks discussion

India, Jan. 27 -- CRED founder Kunal Shah has sparked a discussion after questioning the relevance of inviting celebrity speakers to college festivals, arguing that such appearances often add little r... Read More


Proposals sought to boost English learning among Class 1-12 students in UP

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 27 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has begun efforts to devise a plan to strengthen English language proficiency among school students across the state, following directions issued by ... Read More