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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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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Jammu & Kashmir, January 28: A powerful snowstorm led to an avalanche in the Sarbal area near Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district late Tuesday night, causing damage to several structures and spreading panic among local residents. The sudden avalanche sent a massive flow of snow rushing down the mountainside, burying parts of the…
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Houston, January 28: A NASA-operated research aircraft was forced to carry out an emergency landing at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, after experiencing a serious technical malfunction mid-flight. The incident led to a dramatic runway skid, with smoke and flames visible from the rear section of the aircraft. According to officials, the aircraft’s landing gear…
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New Delhi, January 27: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the recruitment results finalized during December 2025. Candidates who have been recommended for various posts have been individually notified through post. The Commission stated that while all applications were carefully reviewed, only shortlisted candidates could be called for interviews and recommended for…
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