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'Caste-based discrimination': SC to hear plea against UGC regulation
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing a plea challenging the University Grants Commission's (UGC) controversial Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, on the ground that it restricts castebased discrimination grievance mechanisms to the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST), and the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
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January 29, 2026
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Lahaul-Spiti cut off from Himachal, Chamba snow slide damages shops
A snow slide caused major property damage and panic among residents in the tribal Bharmour region of Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district late Tuesday night.
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January 29, 2026
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Didi makes little promise for 'abandoned' Singur Nano unit
AHEAD of the upcoming state Assembly polls, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday addressed a public meeting in Singur of Hooghly district and stressed the need for coexistence of both agriculture and industry in the state.
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January 29, 2026
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Freezing point!
As Rajasthan's Mount Abu drops to -7°C, here are the best spots to explore at this destination...
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January 29, 2026
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I-League begins on Feb 21, two-stage format this season
THOUGH delayed, the dates for the I-League dates for 2025-26 season has been announced on Wednesday after a meeting between the I-League clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
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January 29, 2026
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Uttarakhand approves green hydrogen policy
IN a decisive move to bolster clean energy and national security, Uttarakhand cabinet, chaired by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Wednesday approved the Uttarakhand Green Hydrogen Policy 2026.
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January 29, 2026
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No more 'under process', Centre tells officials
THE Centre has reminded its officials that elected representatives are not to be kept waiting or fobbed off with boilerplate replies that say much and mean little.
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January 29, 2026
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HC judge's PhD paper says no support for students with suicidal thoughts in colleges
MANY colleges still lack basic counselling infrastructure to help youth overcome suicidal tendencies, according to the PhD research paper by Justice RN Manjula of the Madras High Court.
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January 29, 2026
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Seifert, Black Caps’ McCullum-like hitter at the top
WHEN Tim Seifert took guard against Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth over of the match at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, the last thing he would have wanted was a repeat of what happened in Guwahati.
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January 29, 2026
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China expands def footprint in B'desh with UAV factory
AMID strained relations with India, Bangladesh has signed a government-to-government agreement with China.
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January 29, 2026
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Lucky Djokovic advances after Musetti retires
NOVAK Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great into his 13th Australian Open semifinal and a showdown with reigning champion Jannik Sinner.
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January 29, 2026
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UAE'S NATIONAL RAILWAY NETWORK TO ROLL OUT SOON!
ETIHAD RAIL ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF THE UAE'S FULL PASSENGER RAILWAY NETWORK WITH STATION NAMES, CAPACITY AND MORE
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January 29, 2026
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Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Yemen threaten attack on US aircraft carrier
TWO Iranian-backed militias in the West Asia are signaling their willingness to launch new attacks, likely trying to back Iran, as officials acknowledged the arrival of a US aircraft carrier to the region on Monday.
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January 28, 2026
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Don downs heat, shifts to damage control after shooting
Judge summons ICE head over missed immigrant detention hearings
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January 28, 2026
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EC directs Bengal to revoke transfers of SIR observers
Paragraph 4 of letter
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January 28, 2026
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'Caste counting in second phase', MHA rejects Cong charge on omitting OBCs
COUNTERING the opposition allegation with regard to the government’s intent on the Population Census — 2027, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday said that some individuals are deliberately attempting to spread confusion around the exercise and particularly over the issue of caste.
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January 28, 2026
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'Economic data wrong': Cong counters with 'facts'
AHEAD of the Economic Survey and the Union Budget, the Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the state of the economy, questioning the numbers it has been presenting and claiming that “inequality is on the rise” with welfare in “retreat”.
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January 28, 2026
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CANADA TO SUPPLY LNG, LPG, OIL TO INDIA
CANADA will supply liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and crude oil to India, while India will export refined petroleum products to Canada, according to the Canada—India Ministerial Energy Dialogue held on Tuesday.
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January 28, 2026
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Kuki and Naga groups appeal for peace
A peace meeting was held between Kuki and Naga groups in Manipur on Tuesday following Monday’s arson attack at a Kuki village in Kangpokpi district, carried out by a Naga rebel group.
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January 28, 2026
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AI pushes Indian IT firms towards smaller, phased technology deals
INDIAN IT companies are seeing a clear change in how global clients are buying technology services in FY26, with large transformation contracts increasingly being split into smaller, faster-to-execute deals.
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January 28, 2026
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With eye on SC vote, Modi opts for Punjab dera visit on Ravidas Jayanti
WITH about a year left for the Punjab Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dera Sachkhand at Ballan near Jalandhar on February 1 on the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti, shortly after the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament.
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January 28, 2026
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India to become world’s crude oil refining hub: PM
INDIA is poised to become the number one country globally in petroleum products refining capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
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January 28, 2026
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Ninth international in four months — Vizag's new tale
FROM the moment one enters the ACA-VDCA Stadium on a humid evening, it is impossible to miss the buzz.
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January 28, 2026
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Service providers to get easier EU market access
SERVICES trade and cross-border mobility for professionals have emerged as key gains for India under the newly concluded India—European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the pact securing expanded market access for Indian service providers and a predictable framework for the movement of skilled and semiskilled workers across Europe.
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January 28, 2026
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'BIHAR AIMS TO BECOME THE TECH HUB OF EASTERN INDIA'
THE basic foundation in infrastructure required for a congenial ecosystem for industrial investment is ready in Bihar,” asserted Bihar’s Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit in an exclusive interview with Rajesh Kumar Thakur in Patna recently.
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January 28, 2026
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10% more levy on S Korea as deal with US awaits approval
DONALD Trump on Monday said he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s legislature has yet to approve the trade framework announced last year.
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January 28, 2026
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Punjab, Haryana CMs meet over SYL canal issue
CHIEF ministers of Punjab and Haryana, Bhagwant Mann and Nayab Singh Saini, respectively, met in Chandigarh on Tuesday to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue.
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January 28, 2026
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Adani ties up with Embraer to manufacture aircraft
To establish assembly line, expand indigenisation
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January 28, 2026
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Govt plans PDS ration delivery through e-vouchers, redeemable across country
THE Centre is planning to introduce an electronic voucher-based public distribution system to reduce leakages, address grievances, and improve transparency in food distribution.
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January 28, 2026
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TN frames rules to regulate commercial use of equines
THE state government has notified comprehensive guidelines to regulate joyrides and commercial use of horses, donkeys, mules and ponies across the state, citing growing concerns over animal cruelty, unsafe working conditions and lack of veterinary oversight in popular tourist locations.
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