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Fault lines open: UGC cites 1956 law to assert itself, five IIT directors object

August 26, 2014 2:34 am

Directors of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay had earlier specified that since the IITs and the UGC are two separate systems.

Two IIT directors speak up: Not under UGC until you change law

August 23, 2014 4:03 am

At present, 16 IITs across the country function as “apex institutions for engineering education and research” under the HRD.

Students wont be affected even if bill fails to pass in Rajya Sabha: IISER director

September 16, 2011 2:47 am

Even if the amendment bill,which will bring the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research under the National Institutes of Technology Act,fails to pass through Rajya Sabha,it will not hamper the future of the first batch of M.Sc students,said KN Ganesh,director of the institute.

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SC has relied on loophole-riddled chargesheet to deny bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, and expand definition of terror

January 12, 2026 16:49 IST

The chargesheet in the Delhi riots case relies on social and political prejudices to insinuate that Muslim political mobilisation always has a deeper, darker intent than the stated grievance

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‘No safety’: UK man hops onto $1 swing ride at Indian amusement park, triggers laugh riot

January 12, 2026 16:49 IST

The British vlogger films himself as he sits down on a swing ship ride, immediately highlighting that there are no safety belts or harnesses.

From Gemini native checkout to UCP: Everything Google announced on AI shopping

Updated: January 12, 2026 16:48 IST

Google’s announcement underscores how major tech companies are racing to turn AI chatbots into one-stop shopping destinations.

The Gujarat High Court said that once expenses have already been incurred and paid by a third party, the claimants cannot seek to receive that amount again.

Compensation under MV Act not ‘bonanza’ or ‘jackpot’, Gujarat High Court refuses medical bills paid by trust

Updated: January 12, 2026 16:46 IST

Gujarat HC Motor Accident Compensation Case: Justice Hasmukh D Suthar was hearing a plea seeking enhancement of compensation to the kin of a deceased accident victim and rejected the claim for inclusion of over Rs 10 lakh paid by the charitable trust.

The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Day 3 Update: Prabhas film grosses Rs 183 crore worldwide

Updated: January 12, 2026 16:46 IST

The Raja Saab Box Office Collection Worldwide Day 3 Live Updates: Prabhas may have become the only Indian actor to score six Rs 100 crore openers worldwide, but the domestic opening weekend of his latest film is his lowest in four years after Radhe Shyam.

After a month on the sidelines, US brings India into Pax Silica: What changed, why does it matter?

January 12, 2026 16:44 IST

Pax Silica is a US-led initiative focused on securing AI and tech supply chains, aimed at bringing "friendly and trusted" countries together to ensure that key technologies are safe, reliable, and not controlled by hostile play. Here is what to know

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Rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, REET Mains Admit Card 2026 LIVE: RSSB to issue REET Main exam hall ticket at recruitment.rajasthan.gov.in

Updated: January 12, 2026 16:44 IST

Rajasthan REET Mains Admit Card 2026 Direct Link at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, rajasthangovt.com, Sarkari Result LIVE: The Rajasthan Secondary Eligibility Test (REET) Mains 2026 admit cards to be released shortly by the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). Once released, candidates will be able to download their REET Mains admit cards by visiting the official website rssb.rajasthan.gov.in.

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News Today Live Updates, 12 January | ‘Pride of the hills’: Thousands in tears as Indian Idol star Prashant Tamang’s body arrives in Siliguri, funeral in Darjeeling

Updated: January 12, 2026 16:41 IST

Latest News Live Updates | The Gorkha community mourns the loss of its "bright star" Prashant Tamang, who, with his 2007 Indian Idol win, united the hills. He passed away at 43.

Family members and relatives pay their last respects as the mortal remains of Prashant Tamang arrive in his hometown Darjeeling. (Express Photo)

‘Pride of the hills’: Thousands in tears as Indian Idol star Prashant Tamang’s body arrives in Siliguri, funeral in Darjeeling

January 12, 2026 16:40 IST

The Gorkha community mourns the loss of its "bright star" Prashant Tamang, who, with his 2007 Indian Idol win, united the hills. He passed away at 43.

Iran 2026 Protests Live Updates: Iran ready for war, but open to dialogue, says Foreign Minister

Updated: January 12, 2026 16:40 IST

Iran Protests News Today Live Updates: Iran’s nationwide protests enter a third week with hundreds reported dead and thousands arrested as President Donald Trump considers military and non-military options and Tehran warns against US intervention.