On this India Today special report, the focus is on the controversial University Grants Commission (UGC) Equity Regulations 2026. Former Secretary to the Government of India, R. Subramanyam, highlights that while the regulations arise from...
India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday finalized the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a landmark deal expected to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two largest democracies. This agreement was the...
This news report examines the nationwide confrontation triggered by the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new equity guidelines aimed at addressing campus discrimination. The speaker notes that while the government insists ‘adequate safeguards are in place,’...
This edition of The News Today with Rajdeep Sardesai examines the landmark free trade agreement between India and the European Union. Concluded after two decades of negotiations, this deal aims to create a market of...
On this special segment, India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai speaks with tennis legend Vijay Amritraj following the announcement of his Padma Bhushan award in the sports category. Amritraj, the only sportsperson to receive the honour this...
The Ministry of Education is preparing to address the ongoing debate regarding the new UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 rules introduced on January 13, 2026. These regulations, now mandatory for...
A political storm has erupted over the UGC’s new anti-discrimination regulations aimed at curbing caste-based bias in higher education. The controversy intensified after the Uttar Pradesh government suspended former Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri for...