UGC
- Telangana
Scrap Class 10 boards, EAPCET: Telangana Education Commission recommendations
Hyderabad: In a sweeping set of recommendations that could reshape schooling and higher education in the state, the Telangana Education Commission on Thursday, February 27, submitted its report to Chief Minister Revanth…
- India
Politics of hate will destroy the country if not curbed, says AIMMM
New Delhi: The General Body meeting of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) has warned that the growing politics of hate in the country will destroy it if not curbed soon. In a…
- India
JNUSU seeks VC’s resignation over ‘casteist’ remarks on UGC rules
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union on Friday, February 20, condemned what it described as “blatantly casteist statements” made allegedly by Vice Chancellor Shantisree Dhulipudi Pandit during a podcast about…
- India
Lucknow University students protest RSS chief’s visit, detained
Lucknow: Protests erupted at Lucknow University on Wednesday, February 18, during a visit by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, chanting, “Mohan Bhagwat Go Back” and “RSS Murdabad,” criticising the varsity…
- Hyderabad
Amid student protests, Osmania University postpones PG exams, cases filed
Hyderabad: The Osmania University (OU) in Hyderabad has been witnessing intense protests over the past two days near its administrative building against several issues, including the immediate implementation of the newly introduced…
- India
Decision significant to protect Sanatan values, says Giriraj as SC stays UGC equity rules
New Delhi: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday, January 29, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the controversial Equity Regulations of the University Grants Commission, claiming that its provisions were dividing…
- India
Vague and can be misused: SC stays 2026 UGC regulations
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, January 29, stayed a recent University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation after various pleas were filed contending that the Commission adopted a “non-inclusionary” definition of caste-based…
- India
UGC regulations on promoting equity is delayed but welcome step, says TN CM
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday, January 29, said the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, though delayed, was a welcome step in reforming…
- India
SC to hear petitions challenging UGC’s new regulations today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. As per the cause list…
- India
New UGC regulations explained: Why some students cry ‘reverse discrimination’
On January 13, the Union government notified new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form equity committees, centres and squads to look into discrimination complaints and promote…
- Hyderabad
UGC grants recognition to Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti
Hyderabad: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially recognized Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University, Koti, Hyderabad. This long-awaited recognition ensures that the degrees awarded by the university will now carry the official…
- Telangana
Telangana challenges UGC deemed university regulations in HC
Hyderabad: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara, has issued notices to the Union government’s higher education department and the…
- India
Education is not monopoly of Central govt: Telangana dy CM
Hyderabad: The Centre is expecting states to provide funds and run universities but removing their role in the appointment of VCs and in admissions, said Telangana deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka. Censuring…
- India
Kerala CM Vijayan reacts to UGC draft regulations 2025
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that the draft UGC regulations of 2025 not only diminish the role of state governments in higher education, but in reality sideline them.…
- Hyderabad
Telangana professors condemn UGC’s interference in state universities
Hyderabad: Eminent professors from Telangana have in one voice rejected the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) regulations on the appointment of vice-chancellors and professors in the state universities. A seminar on “UGC regulations-…
