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UGC Equity Regulations 2026: Serious Flaws, Controversy and Legal Battle Explained

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 - by Ashis Sinha - Leave a Comment

India’s UGC Equality Regulations 2026 have sparked protests, political backlash and a Supreme Court challenge. Here’s a clear explanation of the law, its flaws, and why campuses are in turmoil.

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Extreme Heat to Hit Nearly Half the World by 2050, Warns Oxford Study

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

Oxford study in Nature Sustainability warns nearly 3.8 billion people may face extreme heat by 2050, with India and Nigeria among worst hit.

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Indian Army Orders ₹168 Cr Solar-Powered Drones for Border Surveillance

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

The Indian Army has placed a ₹168 crore order for indigenous solar-electric surveillance drones under iDEX, marking a major boost to Make in India defence innovation.

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Karnataka Bus Fire Horror: 10 Dead, Over 20 Injured in Chitradurga Collision

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

At least 10 people were killed and over 20 injured after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a container lorry near Hiriyur in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. PM Modi and CM Siddaramaiah announce compensation.

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ISRO to Launch BlueBird Satellite for US Firm AST SpaceMobile on Dec 24

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

ISRO will launch its heavy-lift LVM3-M6 rocket on December 24 from Sriharikota, carrying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellite on a commercial mission.

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UNSW Sydney Becomes First Top-20 Global University to Open Campus in India

December 9, 2025 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

UNSW Sydney has become the highest-ranked global university to secure approval for an India campus. The UGC granted UNSW a Letter of Intent to open its Bengaluru campus in August 2026, offering top-tier undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, media, computer science, data science, and cybersecurity.

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ISRO Clears Major Hurdle for Gaganyaan, Successfully Tests CE-20 Engine

November 19, 2025 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

ISRO has successfully tested the CE-20 cryogenic engine that will power the Gaganyaan mission’s LVM3 rocket. The human-rated engine test marks a major milestone for India’s first crewed spaceflight programme.

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ED Arrests Congress Leader KC Veerendra in Multi-Crore Betting Racket

August 23, 2025 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

Gangtok: Karnataka Congress MLA KC Veerendra, popularly known as Veerendra Puppy, was arrested on Saturday by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a massive illegal betting racket spanning online …

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From Bondage to Freedom: Reflecting on the Slave Trade’s History

August 23, 2025August 22, 2025 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition is observed worldwide on 23 August each year. For over four centuries, more than 15 million men, …

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OpenAI Sets Up First India Office, Launches ChatGPT Go at ₹399

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

New Delhi: Global AI powerhouse OpenAI is making its biggest push into India yet, announcing the opening of its first office in New Delhi and the launch of an India-exclusive …