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Supreme Court agrees to list for hearing plea against UGC regulation

Protests are held at various places against the regulations, with student groups and organisations demanding its immediate rollback

Activists claim over 1,200 stray dogs killed in Telangana since Dec 2025

In a fresh incident, nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly killed in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana, animal rights activists claimed, following which an FIR was registered against three persons

Schools in Chandigarh receive bomb threat emails; students, staff evacuated

Soon after receiving the information, policemen reached school premises and conducted thorough searches of the educational institutions

Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar, 4 others killed in Baramati plane crash

A Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) aircraft, operated by VSR, crash-landed at Baramati airport early today. There were five persons on board, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

At least 6 private schools in Gurugram receive bomb threat emails

The school management, police department, and district administration are on alert after receiving the email threatening to bomb the schools

Delhi air quality improves marginally; IMD forecasts rain this week

Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Wednesday morning, with AQI dropping to 273, but several areas continued to record 'very poor' pollution levels despite the revocation of Grap Stage

Ajit Pawar dies at 66: How he shaped Maharashtra politics over the decades

Pawar's vision for development shaped Maharashtra's political and social landscape over the past three decades

Aviation minister inaugurates Wing India 2026 with manufacturing in focus

The event aims to highlight India's growing strength in civil aviation manufacturing and rising demand in the sector

Explained: Why UGC's new equity regulations led to widespread protests

Many protestors argue that the rules, which are aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination, could deepen divisions and disrupt social harmony

AI to replace repetitive jobs, create new opportunities: Science advisor

Principal Scientific Advisor Sood said efforts are on to train the youth in this area of emerging technology

Maharashtra Dy CM Pawar dies in plane crash; PM condoles untimely demise

Pawar was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections

Delhi: Traffic advisory for Beating Retreat rehearsal on Wednesday

According to the advisory, the traffic restrictions will be in force at several locations from 4 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday

Kolkata fire: Factory owner held; ₹10 lakh ex-gratia for victims' families

Police arrested the factory owner Gangadhar Das and he will be produced Baruipur court on Wednesday

Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall across north India

The IMD has warned of rain, snowfall, dense fog, and gusty winds across Delhi and several north Indian states as a fresh western disturbance is likely to impact the region

Ex-IT company employee booked in Bengaluru for ₹87 crore code theft

The accused Ashuthosh Nigam was employed as a Senior Manager Research Scientist from February 1, 2020 with Amadeus software Labs India (P) Ltd company

Unions call nationwide strike a success; no disruption, say bankers

Demanded five-day work week including all Saturdays

India-EU FTA boosts Europe's appeal for Indian students amid visa flux

India-EU FTA's focus on mobility could expand choices for Indian students, making Europe a more deliberate study destination even as the US remains key amid uncertainty over visa policies

Arijit Singh retires from playback singing, to continue independent music

The 38-year-old, however, clarified that he would continue to make music independently and complete existing commitments

Harsh words not enough, must see economic cost of air pollution: Bombay HC

In 2023, the court had taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of increasing air pollution and passed a slew of directions to civic bodies and other authorities to take steps to deal with the problem

SC asks states, UTs to submit data on acid attack cases in four weeks

Seeking the details in four weeks, the bench asked them to also provide information about the number of appeals filed in appellate courts, including the high courts, in such cases