Centre relaxes passport, visa rules for select foreign nationals; revises Nepal, Bhutan travel normsThe Centre has announced amendments to immigration rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India. Pakistani citizens ...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
UGC to relook controversial caste discrimination, ragging rules: Govt tells SCThe Centre has told the Supreme Court that it is considering appointing a committee to revisit the UGC's 2026 regulations on caste discrimi...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Uttarakhand announces 3% DA hike for employees ahead of DiwaliUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushakar Singh Dhami has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees. This decision raises ...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Australia data centre inquiry finds inadequate checks, stops short of moratoriumAn inquiry into data centres by Australia's most populous state found approvals failed to consider the cumulative effect on resources and i...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Democrats set to take control of Congress: Which Trump records could they seek first, and which other Republicans could face scrutiny?The midterm results put Democrats in line to control both chambers of Congress. Some of their first oversight fights could begin with quest...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
With most drug candidates failing in humans, India’s draft rules bet on the wrong science in animal lab testingRecent draft rules in India threaten advancements in non-animal testing for drug development and safety. The new regulations may prioritize...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Pakistan considers international arbitration against UAE's Etisalat over unpaid USD 800 millionPakistan is evaluating the possibility of pursuing international arbitration against UAE-based Etisalat over an outstanding payment. The am...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
India leads on non-animal testing and its draft lab animal rules threaten to undo thatIndia's draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules 2026 proposes significant changes to animal research regulations and oversight. It all...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
NEET panel proposes shift to rank-based merit: Govt to SCAn expert committee has recommended a shift to a rank-based system for NEET-PG admissions beginning in 2027. This proposal aims to replace ...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
NEP 2020: Will teacher education reforms miss the bus?India's teacher education sector faces significant challenges that require immediate reforms to enhance educational quality. The National E...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
RSS terms UGC norms against discrimination 'unbalanced'RSS has expressed concerns regarding the University Grants Commission's anti-discrimination regulations, stating that they are unbalanced. ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Parliamentary panel to review media laws across print, TV and digital platformsThe parliamentary panel on Communications and IT will examine the implementation of laws governing print, television and digital media as p...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Centre gives Nandan Nilekani-led exam reform panel more time, extends deadline to January 2027Centre has extended the deadline for the Nandan Nilekani-led examination reform task force to January 2027. The six-member panel has receiv...
01 Nov, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Must guard against exploitation of protests by anti-India elements: RSS spokespersonAn extensive debate on the RSS' nationalist views on Hindutva and other issues has been going on for more than 100 years, and RSS chief Moh...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
SC appoints ex-judge Ranjana Desai as mediator in Reliance gas disputeThe Supreme Court appointed Ranjana Prakash Desai as the mediator to resolve a gas migration dispute. Reliance Industries and its partners ...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
UGC NET December 2026 registration: Check last date to apply, fee payment deadline, steps to fill application form and moreUGC NET December 2026 registration closes tomorrow, October 28, at 11:50 pm. While more than 5.5 lakh candidates had registered by October ...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Keralam Assembly unanimously passes bill to protect senior citizens from abuse, exploitationThe Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, was passed unanimously by the state Assembly after Chief Minister V...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.45 PM IST