How far can UGC’s new anti-discrimination rules go in addressing caste on campus?

Earlier this month, the University Grants Commission rolled out new rules meant to level the playing field in higher education. These guidelines go by the name Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026. Officials described them as a firm step toward ending bias within academic spaces. Instead of vague promises, there are now […]
Delhi Shaken: Six-Year-Old Girl Raped by Three Boys in Bhajanpura, Investigation Underway

Shaken, the city reels from a grim event in northeast Delhi. On January 18, in Bhajanpura, police say three boys – aged 10, 13, and 14 – are accused of raping a six-year-old girl. Though two were caught, the third boy vanished along with his family. Because of this, people worry more about how safe […]
War Hero Stopped at Karnataka Toll? Specially-Abled Army Officer Alleges ‘Harassment’ on R-Day Eve

A man who served in elite military units, living with disability, says workers at a payment station near Sastan in Karnataka refused him entry on Republic Day’s eve – even after showing papers proving he should pass free. Shyamraj EV, once part of airborne commandos, spoke out through a recorded message, directing sharp questions toward […]
Goa Considers Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16, Following Australia’s Landmark Law

Goa might block kids under sixteen from using social media, watching what Australia did. Because of how phones grab attention, leaders there are thinking hard about limits. Screens have started shaping young minds in ways some find troubling. Other countries see trouble too – loneliness, stress, sleep gone wrong. Now a small Indian state ponders […]
India and EU Seal Landmark Trade Deal After Two Decades of Talks

Agreement to Expand Trade Manufacturing and Travel Out of the blue, India and the EU sealed a major trade pact after almost two decades of talks that kept starting and stopping. This breakthrough arrived just as global power shifts put pressure on Western alliances. With strong words flying – Modi called it historic, von der […]
Arijit Singh Steps Away from Playback Singing, Returns to His First Love: Indian Classical Music

Over ten years went by, then suddenly every heartbeat in Bollywood songs carried Arijit Singh’s hush. When things fell apart, his hum filled the silence just the same. Rough edges in his tone, raw like an open nerve, turned into the go-to sound for anyone learning sorrow, longing, or quiet surrender through movie melodies. Few […]
CBFC asked for 35 cuts…’: Lokesh Kanagaraj says Coolie suffered ₹50 crore revenue loss due to A-certificate

Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj has shared how tough it was dealing with India’s film certification body during production. Instead of smooth approval, officials asked for 35 changes before allowing release. In the end, they handed it an adult-only rating. Because only grown-ups could see it, money dropped sharply at theaters. He says the box office missed out […]
Tragic Plane Crash in Baramati: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies

Ajit Anantrao Pawar, Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning. The plane he was aboard fell during landing near Baramati Airport in Pune region. Reports from authorities and several media outlets verified the incident. He held a key role in the Nationalist Congress Party. Poor conditions may have played part, though details […]