Air India Caps Fares, Gives Refunds After Govt Order
Air India & Air India Express implement MoCA fare caps for economy tickets. Passengers who paid more during transition will get refunds. Details here.
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Tezpur University Protest: VC Sidelined, Inquiry Promised
After a 3-hour blockade, MoE assures time-bound inquiry into Tezpur University VC's alleged irregularities. Students vow to continue protest until formal notification. Semester exams uncertain.
NAAC Announces New Binary & MBGL Accreditation System
NAAC shifts to a new accreditation framework based on the Radhakrishnan Committee report. MDU confirms it will apply once the portal opens and assures students about valid degrees.
Chandigarh Aided Colleges Teachers Seek UGC 2018 Implementation
CACTA urges Education Ministry to implement UGC Regulations 2018 and raise retirement age from 60 to 65 in Chandigarh's aided colleges, citing disparity with Panjab University norms.
Air India Caps Fares as Govt Acts on Soaring Ticket Prices
Air India caps domestic economy fares after government directive. Action follows IndiGo flight cancellations and skyrocketing airfares. Details inside.
IndiGo Meltdown: Govt Sets Refund & Baggage Deadlines
Government issues key directives to IndiGo after operational meltdown. Airline must process refunds by Sunday night and deliver flyers' baggage within 48 hours. Details inside.
IndiGo Must Finish Refunds by Dec 8, Govt Sets Deadline
The Indian government mandates IndiGo to finalize all passenger refunds for disrupted flights by Sunday, 8 PM. Airlines barred from rescheduling fees. Full details here.
Pregnant Woman Returns After Wrongful Deportation to Bangladesh
Sunali Khatun, 9 months pregnant, returns to Birbhum after 6-month detention in Bangladesh. Her repatriation followed a Supreme Court directive. Read her harrowing journey.
NU Senate: Cancel PhD thesis extension, violates UGC rules
Nagpur University Senate demands immediate rollback of decision allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses, citing UGC violations. VC admits fault, 22 theses submitted. Details inside.
Drunk Driver Assaults Kolkata Civic Volunteers at Nak
A heavily drunk motorist attacked Kolkata police volunteers during a check. The incident has forced Lalbazar to mandate operational body cameras for all personnel. Read details.
SC Demands Acid Attack Case Data from High Courts in 4 Weeks
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
HECI Bill 2025: Parliament to Debate Unified Education Regulator
The Winter Session of Parliament sees the introduction of the HECI Bill 2025, aiming to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulator. Explore the reforms, impact, and challenges.
Delhi's Raj Niwas Officially Renamed Lok Niwas
Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.
Karnataka Guest Lecturers Strike Over UGC Counselling Norms
Guest lecturers in Karnataka's govt colleges begin an indefinite strike, protesting the exclusion of 6,904 non-UGC qualified staff from counselling. Their future hangs in the balance. Read their demands.
Govt Makes Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Install Non-Mandatory
The Indian government has withdrawn its directive for mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, citing rising voluntary adoption. Discover the details and impact.
Draft ESZ Map for Pulicat Sanctuary Submitted
NCSCM submits a draft Ecologically Sensitive Zone map for Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, a crucial step following Supreme Court orders to protect fragile ecosystems while safeguarding local communities' livelihoods. Read more.
MDU Rohtak NAAC A+ Lapse Sparks Student Future Crisis
Congress MP Deepender Hooda accuses MDU Rohtak of academic fraud after NAAC A+ expiry. University barred from ODL/online courses. Read the full story and its impact on students.
Owaisi: Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Enables Govt Snooping
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticises mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, citing privacy fears. Govt says app is for fraud reporting and is deletable. Read the full debate.
BJP vs Congress on Sanchar Saathi App Privacy Concerns
BJP counters Congress's 'snooping app' claims, defends Sanchar Saathi as a fraud prevention tool. MP Sambit Patra says app is deletable and does not access personal data. Get the full political debate details.
Sanchar Saathi Preload Mandate Sparks Privacy Concerns
DoT's directive to preload Sanchar Saathi on all smartphones raises data access alarms. Experts and phone makers, including Apple, voice concerns over user control and permissions.
Sanchar Saathi App Mandate Triggers Privacy Concerns
The Indian government's directive for mandatory installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app in all smartphones has ignited a major debate over user privacy and state surveillance. Read the full explainer.
MDU's Fake NAAC Grade Puts 6,000 Students' Future at Risk
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak warned by NAAC for using lapsed A+ grade. UGC also deems it ineligible for online courses, jeopardizing thousands of students. Read the full story.
Apple to Resist India's Sanchar Saathi Preload Order
Apple is set to challenge an Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app. Learn about the 90-day deadline and the growing political debate.
Sanchar Saathi App is Optional, Users Can Delete: Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app is optional. Users can delete it from new smartphones, despite a DoT directive for preloading.
Opposition Calls DoT's Sanchar Saathi Directive Unconstitutional
Opposition MPs slam DoT's order to share Sanchar Saathi app details as unconstitutional. The directive, issued on May 20, demands compliance by June 18. Read the full controversy.
Opposition Trashes DOT's Sanchar Saathi App Directive
A major political row erupts as opposition parties call a DOT order on the Sanchar Saathi app unconstitutional and ridiculous. Get the full details on the controversy.
SIM-Device Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram Mandated by Dec 2025
The Indian government mandates SIM-device binding for WhatsApp and Telegram by December 2025 to combat cyber fraud. Learn how this new rule will impact your messaging security.
8 States, Ladakh Rename Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan
Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.
Odisha's Raj Bhavan Officially Renamed Lok Bhavan
Odisha's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan, a historic name change announced by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. The move, inspired by PM Modi's vision, aims to foster public engagement and transparency. Read more.
DoT's SIM-Binding Rule: Telcos Support, Users Worry
DoT's new directive mandates SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram. COAI calls it a 'landmark step', but users fear privacy erosion and practical hurdles. Details inside.
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