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Can India ever evolve into a casteless society?

January 30, 2026, 06:05 PM - 6 min read

It is highly improbable that India can ever move to a stage of “casteless society” as everything is dominated, determined and decided in terms of caste proportions and merit is made a secondary option.

Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi.

UGC rules row: BJP says govt committed to 'justice for all'

January 30, 2026, 04:51 PM - 2 min read

Trivedi said, "Since the matter is sub judice in the Supreme Court and the court has issued a stay order, it is not appropriate to comment on it. However, one thing is very clear: it is the party's view that we will not allow injustice to be done to anyone," the BJP leader said, adding, "Our government is committed to ensuring justice for all."

The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, notified on January 13, mandated that all higher education institutions form ‘equity committees’ to look into complaints of discrimination and promote equity, and that these committees must include members of the OBC, SC and ST communities, persons with disabilities and women

SC says UGC equity regulations framework ‘vague’

January 30, 2026, 09:34 AM - 3 min read

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Baghchi observed that the framework can have “very sweeping consequences” and may end up dividing the society with a “dangerous impact”

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Centre and the UGC on the various pleas challenging the regulation, contending that the Commission adopted a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination and excluded certain categories from institutional protection

SC stays UGC regulation on caste-based discrimination

January 29, 2026, 03:24 PM - 2 min read

The new regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form “equity committees” to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13

BJP in appeasement mode on UGC regulations

January 27, 2026, 03:57 PM - 7 min read

Since the BJP’s opponents have consistently and continuously been trying to identify the party with the upper castes even describing it as “Manuvadi” (who believe in the doctrine of Manusmriti), the party wants to shed that image.

UGC sets up panel to probe Dharamshala student’s death

January 3, 2026, 10:54 AM - 2 min read

UGC orders a probe into the death of a student at a Dharamshala government college amid allegations of ragging; a fact-finding committee has been formed.

NCERT to get deemed University status by January end

January 2, 2026, 08:45 PM - 2 min read

A deemed-to-be-university is a status granted to higher educational institutions that demonstrate excellence in a specific field of study, on the advice of the UGC and approval of the Central Government.

SC tells UGC to frame anti caste discrimination rules for Univs

September 16, 2025, 03:47 PM - 3 min read

In a significant order, the Supreme Court has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to consider safeguards to prevent caste-based discrimination while finalising new regulations to curb harassment and discrimination in higher educational institutions. The Apex court gave UGC 2 months for framing the new rules.

The University Grants Commission has withdrawn recognition for distance and online courses in health care and allied fields.

UGC scraps online, distance courses in health care studies

August 24, 2025, 06:06 PM - 3 min read

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has barred higher education institutions from offering psychology, nutrition and other health-related programmes in distance and online mode from the July-August 2025 session.

The UGC issued a warning against a fake notice circulating on social media, falsely claiming exam cancellations due to the ongoing conflict. Students are advised to follow official UGC channels for updates.

UGC clears air on fake notice of exam cancellations due to war

May 9, 2025, 09:46 AM - 3 min read

The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned students against a fake notice circulating on social media, claiming exams had been cancelled due to a "war situation". The UGC clarified that the notice was fabricated and urged students to rely only on official communications.

KIIT suicide case: NHRC seeks action report from govt, UGC, NAAC

KIIT suicide: NHRC seeks action report from govt, UGC, NAAC

March 28, 2025, 03:50 PM - 5 min read

NHRC team found that the deceased woman had lodged a complaint with KIIT's IRO on March 12, 2024, months before taking the extreme step on February 16, 2025, the commission said.

TMC's Mahua Moitra rejects UGC draft as 'anti-constitutional'

February 11, 2025, 03:47 PM - 2 min read

As per the draft regulations, industry experts, as well as senior professionals from public administration, public policy and public sector undertakings, might soon be eligible for appointment as vice chancellors.