Patna, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, saying that the new regulations appear prima facie vague and susceptible to misuse. Following the apex court’s order, celebrations were reported in parts of Nawada district, where members of the upper caste community expressed relief over the stay.People gathered at public places, distributed sweets, and applied gul…
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Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state is proactively preparing its workforce for an increasingly automated and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven future, leveraging its young demographic advantage and focusing on industry-aligned skill development. Speaking on the second day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, CM Sarma shared how Assam is reshaping its skilling ecosystem to meet the demands of emerging technologies and futur…
Chandigarh, Jan 12 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday inaugurated the state’s first Startup Punjab Conclave at a private university in Kapurthala district. Organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, the conclave emerged as a flagship state-level platform celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and the state’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem.With over 100 startups participating, seed grants being disbursed, and industry leaders, investors, incubators…