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Court draws the redline for UGC

India, Jan. 29 -- Caste is among India's oldest faultlines, one that has resisted multiple attempts to eradicate discrimination and instead mutated into newer forms over time. Caste bias in campuses i... Read More


Budget 2026 should preserve fiscal discipline

India, Jan. 29 -- This year's Union Budget is going to be presented at a moment of unprecedented global turbulence. The global economy is being shaped by tariffs, trade wars, and political upheaval. S... Read More


India Remains World's Largest Recipient of Remittances; Inflows Hit USD 135.4 Billion

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India has retained its position as the world's largest recipient of remittances, recording inflows of USD 135.4 billion in the financial year 2025, according to the Economic Surv... Read More


Rupee slips to record low near 92.00 against US dollar. Where is INR headed now?

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Indian rupee hit a record low of near 92.00 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid broad weakness across Asian currencies as the greenback recovered. The Indian ru... Read More


Chaos erupts in Somalia's parliament over proposed constitutional amendments

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Scuffles and shouting broke out Wednesday during a joint session of Somalia's parliament after the speaker attempted to advance proposed constitutional amendments that opposition... Read More


Central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups on way of expansion

Tokyo, Jan. 29 -- Central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups are on the way of expansion and advancing corroboration with Tokyo and Osaka. At central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups festival "Tech GALA" was h... Read More


Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today before the Economic Survey 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Breakout stocks to buy or sell: The Indian stock market is expected to open flat to mildly positive today, with sustained optimism around the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) ... Read More


Akasa Air resumes pilot hiring after 18-month pause as fleet expansion restarts

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Budget carrier Akasa Air has resumed pilot hiring after an 18-month pause as it prepares to add more aircraft to its fleet, founder and chief executive Vinay Dube said on Wednesd... Read More


Institutional use of caste discrimination is dangerous, says Alankar Agnihotri after SC stays UGC's new regulations

Bareilly, Jan. 29 -- As the SC on Thursday stayed the UGC's new Regulations, 2026, Suspended City Magistrate of Bareilly Alankar Agnihotri termed the institutional misuse of provisions related to cast... Read More


Meghalaya CM meets PM, briefs him on state's long-term growth

Shillong, Jan. 29 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the state's development trajectory and long-term growth. Sangma sought enha... Read More