UGC Mandates Equity Committees in All Colleges to Fight Bias
New UGC regulations require all higher education institutions to form equity committees with representation from OBCs, SCs, STs, PwDs, and women to address discrimination complaints.
New UGC regulations require all higher education institutions to form equity committees with representation from OBCs, SCs, STs, PwDs, and women to address discrimination complaints.
BJP secured chairperson positions in seven standing committees of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking a significant shift in the civic body's power dynamics during Wednesday's elections.
The University Grants Commission mandates the creation of Equity Committees in all higher education institutions to ensure a discrimination-free environment for students and staff.
Independent councillors secured four of six standing committee chairpersonships in Angamaly municipality, shifting power from Congress and CPM despite Congress retaining the overall chairperson's post.
The UDF ruling front has secured all chairperson positions in Kochi's standing committees. Congress will share terms for two-and-a-half years each, while LDF and BJP faced defeats in contested elections.
New UGC regulations require higher education institutions to form equity committees with diverse members to address discrimination complaints, removing a 'false complaints' section from the draft.
The Bihar cabinet has approved a resolution to share Sone river water with Jharkhand, ending a long-standing dispute. This clears the path for constructing the Indrapuri reservoir in Rohtas district, expected to boost irrigation in eight districts of sout
The Maharashtra zonal round of the national Speak for India debate competition was held at MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune. Students from top colleges showcased oratory skills for cash prizes up to Rs 2.5 lakh. Read more about the vibrant intellectual ev
National Green Tribunal demands clarity on status of key environmental health committees. Ministry must submit meeting records by next hearing. Read the full story.
Maharashtra mandates mental health support, caps coaching hours, and forms district panels to tackle rising student stress. New rules apply to schools and private coaching institutes.
A 25-year-old BHMS student's family turns tragedy into hope, consenting to organ donation after a fatal Jalna accident. His lungs, liver, and other organs save seven lives across cities, including a critical Pune patient.
Rajasthan United FC secures a spot in the RFDL Zonal Group Stage after a 2-2 draw against Downtown FC in Delhi. Chairman KK Tak and coach Dharminder Singh praise the team's effort. Read more.
Punjab's Education Department allocates Rs 17.44 crore for renovating 852 government schools. Minister Harjot Singh Bains emphasizes equitable fund distribution and improved learning environments. Discover the district-wise breakdown.
The UDF secured a clear majority in all eight standing committees of the Kochi Corporation without voting. Key chairperson candidates named. Full details on the election process and LDF's absence dispute inside.
Assam's fisheries department directs DCs to fix retail fish prices for Magh Bihu & form monitoring committees to prevent artificial price hikes. Read how the state aims to ensure fair prices.
Rajasthan transport dept launches a 30-day road safety drive from Jan 1-30. Initiatives include reflective tapes on 3000 vehicles, clearing black spots, and school workshops. Read the full plan.
Critical vacancies in Tamil Nadu's child protection force leave vulnerable children at risk. Nine districts lack full-time officers, five rely on contracts, impacting rehabilitation and POCSO case support. Learn the details.
Gujarat government establishes 13 standing consultative committees headed by ministers. All state MLAs and MPs included to discuss policy implementation and public issues quarterly. Read details.
Kerala State Election Commission schedules standing committee elections for all local bodies from Jan 5-7, 2026. Details on committees, reservation, and voting process inside.
The Himachal Pradesh government appoints Justice Surinder Singh Thakur (retd) as chairperson of the state selection committee for juvenile justice bodies for a three-year term.
Gurgaon councillors met MCG commissioner demanding urgent formation of ward committees for local governance. Delay impacts development, sparks RWA debate. Read more.
Ludhiana's civic body held crucial meetings across all four zones to expedite development and address public grievances. Read how officials plan to ensure timely project completion.
The Modi government is set to pass the SHANTI Bill and VB-G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha today, ignoring Opposition calls for scrutiny. Congress mandates MP presence for 3 days. Follow for live updates.
Jharkhand clinched top honours at the East Zonal Band Competition finale in Ranchi. Teams from six states competed. Winners qualify for nationals. Read the full results.
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
The Bengaluru zonal round of the prestigious PV Quiz Championship 2024-25 will be held on December 15. Over 200 students are expected to compete for a spot in the national finals. Read more about the event details and registration.
Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan has ordered the creation of five-member committees in every village to strengthen the party's grassroots network and monitor local issues ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh govt restructures state into 3 economic zones for accelerated industrial growth, infrastructure development, and equitable resource distribution. Discover how this game-changing move positions AP as India's most investor-friendly state.
In a major development, the MMC Maoist committee proposes to lay down arms by Jan 1, 2026, demanding security guarantees and a transparent rehabilitation process from three state governments. Read the full story.
AICC observer T Bellaiah Naik announces Congress party restructuring in Namakkal districts to strengthen organization horizontally and vertically across India.