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Govt proposes to replace UGC with new commission

The proposed Higher Education Commission of India would focus solely on academic matters and monetary grants would be under the purview of the HRD ministry

2 min read27 Jun 2018
Politics

SC to hear plea against contesting elections from two constituencies

A PIL brought forth by BJP spokesperson Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeks quashing of provisions under Representation of People Act 1951 that allow a person to contest elections from two constituencies

1 min read12 Dec 2017
Politics

Mumbai Police justified in raiding hotel rooms?

The law is very clear that it does not

3 min read10 Aug 2015
Industry

The untold story of Lavy Pinto - India’s first (and only) 100m Asiad gold medallist

Pinto conquered the distance in 10.8 seconds, upstaging the Japanese duo of Toshihiro Oshahi and Tomio Hosoda in 1951 Asiad

4 min read1 Oct 2014
Politics

Poll panel may face dilution of powers

Poll panel may face dilution of powers

2 min read21 May 2012

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