UGC equity rules being reconsidered: Centre to SC

The centre told the Supreme Court Thursday that it is reconsidering the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations aimed at preventing caste discrimination in higher education institutions. 

Shah hails southern states: 'Biggest contributor to nation's development

Stating that India's southern region was very important for the development of the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the states for their high literacy rate, trained manpower and technical expertise in the utilisation of deep seas, which, he said, has made South India "the biggest contributor to the country's development." 

India and Japan to enhance cooperation in maritime security to guard Indo-Pacific

India and Japan agreed to enhance operational maritime security cooperation and protect vital Sea Lines of Communication across the Indo-Pacific following high-level bilateral talks on Thursday. 

In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court for tweaking the definition of industry, exempts pending matters

Underlining that the essential framework of its 1978 interpretation of what constitutes an "industry" has withstood the test of time, the Supreme Court on Thursday, in a 5:4 ruling, said that the definition needs modification. 

Panel suggests BNS amendment for social media defamation

Eleven Years after the Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, a Maharashtra government committee has recommended a state amendment to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to specifically cover defamatory social media posts, along with safeguards against its misuse. 

Vande Mataram: Religious imagery, political debate

Vande Mataram, which gained popularity during the Swadeshi movement (1905-08), become closely linked to the freedom struggle.

The Muslim League was against some references in the song. It believed 'bowing to the mother' amounts to idolatry. 

Panel to review nuclear liability caps every 5 years

Liability Caps for nuclear operators under the SHANTI Act will be reviewed every five years by an expert group, which can recommend changes to the graded limits, as per the Act's draft rules released by the Department of Atomic Energy. 

Export payments in rupees get trade policy benefits

The Government on Thursday amended certain provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy to make it easier for exporters to invoice overseas sales and receive payments in Indian rupees.

The amendments cover exports to all countries, although the rules vary by destination.