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UGC's new equity rules explained: What's changing on campuses and why it's in SC now

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new rules called the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. They were notified on ... Read More


Woman flies to Morocco for Marathon, returns to work next day, CEO's post goes viral

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- In a world where weekend plans usually mean rest and recovery, one startup founder's idea of 'fun' has taken the Internet by surprise. Indian-origin CEO Karun Kaushik recently ... Read More


Maharashtra: Aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar crashes in Baramati; details awaited

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- A major incident was reported from Maharashtra on Tuesday after an aircraft with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on board reportedly crashed in Baramati, triggering panic and ... Read More


Cancer to dream car: Lamborghini fulfils dream of 11-year-old Mumbai patient

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- In a world often weighed down by harsh realities, a small act of kindness can sometimes create the biggest miracles. Such a moment unfolded recently at Mumbai's Tata Memorial H... Read More


Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing: Revisit 20 songs that made him a legend

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- In a move that rocked the Indian music industry and music lovers worldwide, Arijit Singh, arguably the most influential playback singer of his generation, announced that he wil... Read More


Rs 20,00,000 Cr industrial proposals in pipeline could create 15 lakh jobs in Odisha: CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said industrial proposals worth nearly Rs 20 lakh crore are currently under consideration in the state and, if realised, cou... Read More


Odisha disrupted by 8-hour NNKS bandh over paddy procurement, smart meters, PUCC fine

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- Normal life was disrupted across Odisha on Wednesday as the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) observed an eight-hour statewide bandh, pressing for the fulfilment of three ke... Read More


UGC asks all universities to verify educational certificates for central govt jobs free of cost

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Central, State, deemed and private universities, along with other higher education institutions (HEIs), to undertake fre... Read More


Rs 25,500 Cr Hindalco projects to open 15,000 job opportunities in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday unveiled three major Hindalco Industries Ltd projects worth about Rs 25,500 crore in the Lapanga area of Sambalpur district.... Read More


UGC directs Higher Education Institutions to raise awareness and prevention of ocular trauma

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 28 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country to intensify awareness efforts on the prevention of ocular trauma, ... Read More