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'Casteist mindset' behind opposition to UGC's equityrules, says Mayawati

LUCKNOW, Jan. 28 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Wednesday backed the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations mandating equity committees in higher educational institut... Read More


GNDU makes Punjabi mandatory with English for research work

Amritsar, Jan. 28 -- In a landmark move aimed at democratising access to knowledge and strengthening higher education in Punjab, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has approved the Punjabi-First Educati... Read More


Saudi will not allow its airspace, territory for any military actions against Iran: Crown Prince amid US "armada" buildup

Riyadh, Jan. 28 -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Tuesday affirmed that the Kingdom will not permit its airspace or territory to be used ... Read More


In Shankaracharya vs Yogi row, Ayodhya GST deputy commissioner hands resignation: 'Deeply pained'

India, Jan. 28 -- A GST Deputy Commissioner posted in Ayodhya reportedly resigned from service on Tuesday, saying he was protesting against what he described as "objectionable" remarks made by Shankar... Read More


'Not emotionless': Ayodhya GST deputy commissioner resigns amid Shankaracharya vs Yogi row

India, Jan. 28 -- A GST Deputy Commissioner posted in Ayodhya reportedly resigned from service on Tuesday, saying he was protesting against what he described as "objectionable" remarks made by Shankar... Read More


Fiance, five others get life for woman's murder in Rampur

Meerut, Jan. 28 -- A court in Rampur has awarded life imprisonment to six persons for the kidnapping and murder of a woman in November 2018. One of the six men was the woman's fiance. The court of ad... Read More


Maharashtra in shock as Dy CM Ajit Pawar passes away; Leaders recall fearless 'Dada'

India, Jan. 28 -- Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat expressed deep shock and grief over the sudden demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying the loss is hard to believe as Pawar had attende... Read More


Iran unrest has no impact over India due to limited trade exposure: Crisil Ratings

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The ongoing civil and political unrest in Iran has not yet triggered a significant ripple effect on India Inc's global trade or the credit profiles of domestic companies. Accord... Read More


Delhi: Special AAIB team to probe Baramati plane crash

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- A special team of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the aircraft crash in Baramati, which took away the lives of five individuals, including Maha... Read More


Badshah, B Praak, Amaal Mallik express shock at Arijit Singh's retirement, say 'film music will never be the same'

India, Jan. 28 -- In a move that sent shockwaves through the music industry, singer Arijit Singh on Tuesday shared that he is stepping away from playback singing. The announcement triggered an outpour... Read More