SC Stays 2026 UGC Caste Discrimination Rules

The Supreme Court has stayed the 2026 UGC regulations defining caste-based discrimination, allowing the 2012 rules to remain in effect while the court reviews the constitutionality of the new guidelines.

Kerala Budget 2026: Rs 14,500 Cr Pensions, ASHA Pay Hike

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal presents 2026-27 Budget with Rs 14,500 crore for social security pensions, pay hikes for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, and multiple welfare schemes ahead of Assembly elections.

Delhi HC Summons in Sona Comstar Family Trust Case

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Priya Kapur and 23 others in a plea by Rani Kapur seeking cancellation of the family trust controlling Sona Comstar. The court declined interim relief but registered the case as a civil suit for April hearing.

KCR to Get SIT Notice in Phone Tapping Case

Former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao likely to receive notice from SIT today in alleged illegal phone surveillance case during BRS tenure. Investigation targets opposition leaders, businessmen.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Mamata Banerjee Meeting on Monday

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar held a crucial meeting with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise, following her vow to escalate the issue to Delhi.

Baramati Crash: Black Box Found, Full Probe Activated

Following the tragic aircraft crash in Baramati, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has initiated a comprehensive investigation after the recovery of the black box. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the accident.

Traffic Cop Dragged on Car Bonnet in Greater Noida

A traffic police officer was dragged on the bonnet of a car in Greater Noida after he attempted to stop the vehicle for a violation. The driver has been booked under multiple sections of the IPC.

Naxalite-Police Encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

A fierce encounter erupted between Naxalites and police forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The clash occurred in a dense forest area, with security personnel engaging the insurgents in a prolonged gunfight.

Prisoners Escape Ayodhya Jail, Manhunt Underway

Two undertrial prisoners escaped from Ayodhya district jail by breaking isolation barrack and scaling boundary wall. Police launched massive search operation with checkpoints and alerts across districts.

UCC in Uttarakhand: A Model for Other States

Uttarakhand's implementation of the Uniform Civil Code has been lauded as a successful model, with calls for other Indian states to follow suit to ensure legal uniformity and social harmony.

Ajit Pawar Learjet Black Box Recovered After Crash

The black box of the Learjet 45 aircraft, which crashed with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on board, has been successfully recovered. The incident occurred during a flight from Nagpur to Mumbai, raising concerns about aviation safety.

US Defense Strategy: India's Naval Power Imperative

Analysis of America's National Defense Strategy reveals reduced emphasis on Quad alliance, signaling need for India to boost defense spending and invest in naval projection capabilities for Indo-Pacific security.

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