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New Delhi: A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, alleging that it institutionalises discrimination by denying grievance redressal mechanisms to persons belonging to non-SC/ST/OBC categories. The petitioner, advocate...

Mumbai: At least seven people suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out due to a gas cylinder blast in the Malad area of Mumbai Tuesday morning, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) disaster management cell said. The incident occurred at a chawl located...

New Delhi: Banking operations at public sector banks across the country were impacted on Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) went on nationwide strike demanding the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike call by the UFBU, an umbrella body...

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday announced that India and the EU have reached a free trade agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade. People are discussing it as a "mother of all deals", and...

New Delhi: India is moving closer to finalising a landmark defence and trade partnership with the European Union, as a high-level EU delegation held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi Tuesday. The meeting held at Singh’s office takes place amid broader negotiations...

New Delhi: Top leaders of India and the European Union will Tuesday announce the conclusion of negotiations for a landmark trade deal, firm up a strategic defence pact and unveil a broader vision to navigate the geopolitical turbulence and trade disruptions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear Tuesday a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi seeking quashing of summons issued against them in a defamation case over their remarks on the alleged...

New Delhi:  Marking Republic Day with a celebration of sporting excellence and inclusion, Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant, hosted the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind for an interaction over lunch at his residence in New Delhi Monday, honouring their historic...

Kolkata: At least seven persons were killed and several others missing after a fire broke out in two adjoining godowns in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Monday, police said. The blaze in the twin godowns at Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits on...

New Delhi: Banking operations at public sector banks across the country are likely to be disrupted Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) goes ahead with its nationwide strike demanding a five-day work week. The decision to strike was taken after a conciliation...