The recent uproar over the University Grants Commission’s equity and anti-discrimination guidelines has triggered widespread protests among general category students, but the controversy runs far deeper than a policy misstep. It exposes a structural weakness in how Hindutva-oriented politics approaches social reform heavy on rhetoric, thin on institutions. The guidelines,…
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UGC Guidelines Row Escalates as Resignations Rock Govt
New Delhi, January 26, 2026: The controversy surrounding the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly notified guidelines has escalated sharply, with protests spreading across states and dissent now spilling into bureaucratic and political ranks. What began as opposition from students and academic bodies has evolved into a wider political flashpoint, marked…
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“NITI Aayog Charts Global Path for Education”
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive policy report outlining how India can transform its higher education system into a globally competitive and internationally connected ecosystem. The report, titled “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations”, was launched on December 22 by senior NITI Aayog…
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Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 Tabled in Lok Sabha
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, marking a major step towards restructuring India’s higher education regulatory architecture. The Bill seeks to empower Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) by simplifying regulation, strengthening academic standards, and aligning India’s education…
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C.P. Radhakrishnan Urges Value Education at SRM Convocation
Sonipat (Haryana), November 8: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, attended the third Convocation Ceremony of SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, as the Chief Guest on Friday. In his keynote address, he lauded India’s growing reputation in global higher education and urged young graduates to embrace values, discipline, and…