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  SC pauses implementation of new UGC rules, says they are vague and require clarification

  Education | January 29, 2026 13:16 IST

  The Supreme Court has stayed UGC's new regulations. The CJI asked SG Tushar mehta to think of a committee of some eminent persons to look into it so that the society can grow together and with no such differentiators.

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  SC hearing on UGC regulations Live: SC stays UGC's new regulations, next hearing on March 19

  Education | January 30, 2026 18:50 IST

  SC hearing on UGC regulations Live Updates: The plea challenging UGC's new regulations has been started in the SC bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi will take up the matter for hearing later in the day today.

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  UGC regulations row: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging UGC's new rule

  Education | January 28, 2026 16:00 IST

  The plea was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant arguing that the new regulations are discriminatory towards general category students.

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  New UGC norms spark student protests: Centre consults legal experts, key details so far

  India | January 27, 2026 13:26 IST

  Students from upper caste communities called for a protest outside the University Grants Commission headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, saying that the new regulations issued by the commission could lead to chaos on campuses.

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  After SC order, heavy security deployed at Bhojshala for Friday namaz, Basant Panchami prayers

  Madhya Pradesh | January 23, 2026 7:37 IST

  As many as 8,000 security personnel, including district police, Rapid Action Force, CRPF, MP Armed Force, SRPF and women police units, have been deployed around the site, and the administration is also relying on drones and CCTV cameras to ensure that no untoward incident happens.

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  SC allows Basant Panchami prayers at Bhojshala in MP's Dhar; namaz to be offered from 1 pm to 3 pm

  India | January 22, 2026 12:53 IST

  Muslims consider the 11th-century monument in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district a mosque, while Hindus claim it is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.

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  SC issues notice to Centre, NIA on plea of LeT terrorist against death penalty in Red Fort case

  India | January 22, 2026 11:50 IST

  On Thursday, a special bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Vikram Nath and JK Maheshwari took note of the submissions of the counsel which cited apex court judgements after the death sentence was upheld by dismissing the appeal and the review petition.

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  CM Mamata Banerjee misleading people on SIR, officers facing threats: ECI in SC affidavit

  India | January 21, 2026 23:39 IST

  The poll body said, unlike other states, West Bengal is witnessing a significantly higher level of threats and obstructions during the SIR process. According to the affidavit, people are being provoked by being misinformed about the revision exercise.

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  EC mulls extending SIR deadline in West Bengal following Supreme Court's directions

  January 21, 2026 20:05 IST

  Earlier, the EC had set February 7 as the last date for hearings and February 14 for the publication of the final electoral rolls, after an initial extension. The schedule has come under scrutiny following a petition from the Trinamool Congress.

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  SC raps officials–builder mafia nexus for destroying Chandigarh lake: 'Sukhna Ko Aur Kitna Sukhaoge'

  India | January 21, 2026 15:42 IST

  A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued a warning to the Haryana government, cautioning it not to repeat “past mistakes” and rather learn from them.

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  Ensure there is no illegal mining in Aravalli region, consequences are irreversible: Supreme Court

  India | January 21, 2026 15:22 IST

  The Supreme Court said the committee will work under the direction and supervision of this court and also extended its order, which kept in abeyance its November 20 directions that accepted a uniform definition of Aravallis hills and ranges.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 20, 2026

  India | January 20, 2026 20:15 IST

  Nitin Nabin became the 12th president of the BJP, which was founded in 1980, the same year he was born. K Laxman, Returning Officer for BJP organisational polls, handed over the certificate of election to 45-year-old Nabin, the youngest ever to occupy the top party.

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  Stray dogs case: SC reprimands Menaka Gandhi for remarks against order; next hearing on January 28

  India | January 20, 2026 16:26 IST

  During the proceedings, a counsel narrated his personal ordeal, stating that his residential area is overrun by stray dogs that chase each other throughout the night, causing severe disturbance. He informed the court that he suffers from sleep disorder and his children are unable to study.

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  Bengal SIR: SC orders EC to display names of 1.25 crore voters on 'logical discrepancies' list

  January 19, 2026 15:33 IST

  To make this process easier, the court ordered that facilities for submitting documents and objections should be set up within panchayat bhavans and block offices. It also directed the West Bengal government to provide sufficient staff to assist the State Election Commission during this exercise.

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  Yashwant Varma suffers stepback as Supreme Court rejects plea against Parliamentary panel

  India | January 16, 2026 19:19 IST

  Justice Varma was transferred from the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court after burnt wads of currency notes were discovered at his official residence in New Delhi on March 14.

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  I-PAC raids: Setback for Mamata Banerjee as SC issues notice to Bengal govt, stays FIR against ED

  India | January 15, 2026 15:27 IST

  I-PAC raids: Posting the matter for February 3, the Supreme Court also directed the West Bengal government to protect the CCTV footage of the raids, pointing out that the ED's plea has raised serious issue relating to the probe conducted by the central agencies and interference by state agencies.

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  Mamata Banerjee stole ED officer's phone during I-PAC raid, ED tells Supreme Court

  India | January 15, 2026 12:40 IST

  SG Mehta stated that the Chief Minister, along with the Director and Commissioner, were present at the scene and he alleged that the officers were sitting on a dharna (protest) with political leaders.

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  Cash discovery row: Justice Varma submits reply before parliamentary panel, cites lapses by police

  India | January 14, 2026 16:36 IST

  The impeachment proceedings stem from events following the discovery of burnt currency notes at Justice Varma’s official residence on March 14 last year, after which he was repatriated to the Allahabad High Court.

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  Stray dogs case: SC says will impose heavy compensation on states for every dog bite death

  India | January 13, 2026 13:27 IST

  The Supreme Court rapped all state governments, saying they "failed miserably" to implement the ABC Rules.

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  Jana Nayagan row: After makers, Censor Board approaches Supreme Court

  Regional Cinema | January 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  Earlier, a single judge of the Madras High Court had directed the CBFC to grant the film a UA certificate. However, this order was put on hold after the CBFC challenged it before a division bench of the same court.