The trouble with definitions: Why the Supreme Court halted UGC’s equity framework

In an interim order invoking Article 142, the Supreme Court has halted the operation of the UGC 2026 framework and revived the 2012 anti-discrimination regulations. Image: IANS The Supreme Court’s decision to place the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 in abeyance is not, strictly speaking, a verdict on equity. It […]

Japan Rating Agency Assigns Strong Credit Scores to Adani Group Firms

Ahmedabad: The Japanese credit rating agency JCRA has assigned long-term foreign currency credit ratings with a stable outlook to three Adani Group companies—Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ), Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), and Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL). JCRA has rated APSEZ at A- (stable), while both AGEL and AESL have been given BBB+ (stable) […]

Taxi Driver Arrested for Overcharging American Woman Rs 18,000 for 400 Metres in Mumbai

Mumbai Police have arrested a taxi driver for allegedly cheating an American woman by charging Rs 18,000 for a distance of just 400 metres. The accused has been identified as 50-year-old Deshraj Yadav. According to the police, the incident took place on January 12, when the woman arrived in Mumbai from the United States. She […]

Sex outside marriage, consuming alcohol: Indonesian couple caned 140 times for breaking Sharia law

A couple in Indonesia’s Aceh province were publicly caned 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol, in what is believed to be one of the severest punishments since the region implemented Sharia law, AFP reported.The man and woman were struck on their backs with a rattan cane in a public park […]

Ducks in cricket: There are ten different ‘species’. Do you know them all?

New Zealand pulled one back in the five-match T20I series with a 50-run win over India in the fourth match at Visakhapatnam on Thursday, even though the hosts had already sealed the contest with an unassailable 3-0 lead. Chasing a stiff target, India never really got going and came under pressure early, a situation that […]

Being used as a political pawn: Sydney Sweeney accuses Trump supporters, rejects “MAGA Barbie” label

Is Sydney Sweeney Really ‘MAGA Barbie’? Hollywood Star Speaks Out on Political Label Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney has become the centre of an unexpected political conversation after addressing recurring online speculation about her views and identity, a discussion that she says she never asked to be a part of. Known for roles in Euphoria, The […]

Imran Khan to make a comeback with Bhumi Pednekar : Bollywood News

Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan, once a star in Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na, is missing in action for ten years. Back in 2010, Imran was seen as the Next Best Thing alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Imran had the best of roles rolling out at his feet. He decided to turn his back on stardom. Imran Khan to […]

Alia Bhatt backs a new gen rom-com: Prime Video announces original film Don’t Be Shy : Bollywood News

Prime Video has officially announced its upcoming original film Don’t Be Shy, marking a landmark collaboration with Eternal Sunshine Productions, the banner founded by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt. The coming-of-age romantic comedy was unveiled on January 30 and promises a warm, youthful take on love, friendship, and growing up. Alia Bhatt backs a new […]

‘AI will take 80% of these jobs’: UAE billionaire warns India about threat to traditional outsourcing

AI Revolution: Dubai Magnate Warns of Job Market Disruption, India’s Outsourcing Sector Vulnerable At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Dubai business magnate Hussain Sajwani sounded a stark warning about the future of global employment: artificial intelligence is not just a productivity tool, it is a job-market revolution and economies dependent on outsourced […]

Elon Musk took final minutes of Tesla’s earnings call to warn American companies about …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered a blunt warning in the closing minutes of Tesla’s earnings call. Musk warned the American companies that either they should build more battery-making infrastructure in the U.S. or risk falling behind. Sounding visibly fired up, Musk implored, “Can other people, please, for the love of God, in the name of […]