‘Closely monitoring’: MEA expresses concerns over Minneapolis shooting; cites presence large Indian diaspora | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday said it is “closely monitoring” developments following a shooting in Minneapolis involving an US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agent, expressing concern in view of the large Indian community in the United States.“We are closely monitoring the developments in and around Minneapolis shooting. We are…

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UGC anti-discrimination rules 2026: A bid for inclusion or risk of bias? Explained | India News

When the University Grants Commission (UGC), the statutory body under the Union education ministry that regulates universities and colleges, notified its Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, it introduced a new set of rules that will apply across campuses nationwide.The regulations govern how colleges and universities must prevent, identify, and respond to…

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From UGC equity regulations to campus march: Why a judicial stay sparked protests at DU

As UGC rules face legal pause, here’s how the DU protest built up (image: PTI) Efforts to institutionalise safeguards against caste-based discrimination in higher education have run into a legal hurdle, triggering fresh mobilisation on campus. The UGC Equity Regulations 2026 — framed as a mechanism to strengthen accountability and protect marginalised students — are…

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Can’t use law to scuttle Parliamentary process, says SC, rejects Justice Varma’s plea | India News

NEW DELHI: Holding that the Judges (Inquiry) Act cannot be interpreted in a manner that frustrates its objective, and constitutional safeguards for judges cannot come at the cost of paralysing the removal process itself, Supreme Court rejected Allahabad high court judge Yashwant Varma’s plea against the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to appoint a committee on…

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Manufacturing push: Budget identifies these strategic sectors to scale production, jobs and supply chains

The government has unveiled a targeted manufacturing push centred on seven strategic and frontier sectors, positioning them as key drivers of job creation, domestic value addition and long-term industrial competitiveness.Presenting the proposals, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the strategy is anchored in accelerating growth through focused industrial interventions. Subsidies, Jobs, AI Tool: FM Sitharaman Unveils…

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IND vs SA: ‘We learn… we try’ – Suryakumar Yadav scrambles for answers after heavy defeat | Cricket News

Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav during the second T20I in New Chandigarh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted that his side was “far from good enough” after a crushing 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday, repeatedly stressing that “we learn, we try” in an attempt…

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NCERT launches 40-week online diploma for classes 6–8 science teachers: Apply online by this date

NCERT launches 40-week online diploma for Classes 6–8 science teachers The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced a 40-week online diploma course for teachers handling science at the middle school level (Classes 6 to 8). The programme, titled Diploma Course in Teaching of Science at Middle Stage, will be conducted through…

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