New Delhi, January 29, 2026 — In response to widespread opposition and a batch of legal challenges, the Supreme Court has temporarily halted the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly introduced 2026 regulations designed to strengthen equity and anti-discrimination mechanisms in higher education. The court has ordered that the UGC’s anti-discrimination rules of…
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New Delhi, January 29: The Central Government has unveiled the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening India’s power sector, improving financial discipline, enhancing competition, and accelerating the transition toward clean energy. The proposed amendments are designed to support long-term sector sustainability while aligning with the national vision of building a…
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New Delhi, January 29: India has transitioned from a power-deficit nation to a power-sufficient one, with the country’s total installed electricity generation capacity rising to 513.73 gigawatts (GW), the Ministry of Power informed the Lok Sabha. The government stated that 289.6 GW of new generation capacity has been added since April 2014, significantly improving the…
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New Delhi, 28 January 2026: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) today kicked off its landmark Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a month-long national outreach initiative, with a virtual flag-off from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, marking the…
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New Delhi, 27 January 2026: A distinguished group of envoys and senior officials from 18 foreign missions visited PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026, an artisan-centric exhibition hosted by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi. The visiting dignitaries, including Ambassadors and High Commissioners from countries such as Algeria,…
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Faridabad :National Executive President of Yamuna Rakshak Dal Dr. R.N. Singh and Industry Cell’s National President Pt. O.P. Pandey invited Haryana’s Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel to participate in the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Gyan-Yagya Week, being organized from January 31st to February 6th at the Shri Radha Mohan Gaushala in Chaumuhan-Vrindavan Dham under the auspices of…
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New Delhi : Indian equity benchmarks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, January 28, as sustained buying interest across sectors pushed markets to a second straight session of gains. Positive domestic cues and supportive global trends lifted investor confidence, resulting in broad-based participation. The BSE Sensex advanced by 487 points to end the session at 82,344.68,…
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New Delhi – January 28, 2026– Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash near Baramati Airport on Wednesday, along with four other people. The accident has sent shockwaves across the state. Among those affected was flight attendant Pinky Mali. Her father, Shivkumar Mali, shared the details of their last conversation…
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Patna/Begusarai/Siwan, January 28- Panic spread across Bihar on Tuesday after several civil courts, including those in Siwan, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur, received bomb threats. Following the alerts, court premises were immediately evacuated as a precautionary measure. Principal District and Sessions Judge of Begusarai, Rishikant, confirmed that the threat was sent via the court’s official email.…
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Renowned singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing, marking a significant moment for the Indian film music industry. The singer confirmed that he will no longer lend his voice to upcoming film projects, a decision that has surprised fans and industry insiders alike. The announcement was made through a…
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