‘Black law’: Bareilly city magistrate resigns over new UGC rules; claims he was 'held hostage at DM's home' Alankar Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, sent his resignation by e-mail to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh, the officials told news agency PTI. The new rules notified by the UGC on January 13 -- the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 -- have sparked widespread criticism from general category students who argue that the framework could lead to discrimination against them.
'Garmin actually want their devices to break in these labs' I went to Garmin's closely guarded Kansas HQ to find out why its watches are so expensive From brutal stress tests to a robot-run warehouse, here’s what surprised me 'behind the scenes' at Garmin’s home in Kansas City.
Vande Mataram front and centre at Republic Day Republic Day celebrations prominently featured the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram,' with performances and tableaux across states. The national song's significance was highlighted, becoming a focal point for political discourse, particularly between the BJP and TMC ahead of West Bengal's assembly polls. Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, among others, showcased tributes to the patriotic anthem.
Is an archaeological marvel hiding near Chandigarh? Sirhind, once a significant historical hub, now lies neglected with its ancient monuments crumbling and forgotten. Despite its rich past, from the era of Prithviraj Chauhan to Guru Gobind Singh's sons, the town has faded from public consciousness. Archaeological exploration and preservation efforts are minimal, leaving its historical treasures buried and overlooked.
Once again, Congress spars with BJP over its netas' seating Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi's seating at the Republic Day parade sparked a row, with the BJP accusing the Congress of entitlement. The Congress countered, calling it "petty politicking" and an insult to the Constitution. This controversy echoes past seating disputes and a recent incident at the Red Fort.
From leading contingents to bike daredevilry, women steal the show atRepublic Day parade Women military personnel shone at the 77th Republic Day parade, leading contingents, showcasing skills, and participating in key ceremonial events. From Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar unfurling the flag to Captain Harshita Yadav leading an animal contingent and Captain Samira Z Buttar commanding a tableau, women made significant contributions.
Op Sindoor: IAF releases video of Rafale armed with beyond-visual-range Meteor missile, silences sceptics The Indian Air Force released a video showcasing its fighter jets armed with advanced missiles like Meteor and BrahMos, silencing critics who doubted India's possession of the beyond-visual-range Meteor missile. The footage featured Rafale, Sukhoi, and Tejas jets, confirming the missile's presence and capabilities for air-to-air combat.
At R-Day parade, India showcases 'Sindoor' valour, as DRDO missile, Bhairav battalion make debut India's military might, including lethal weapon systems and fighter jets from Operation Sindoor, captivated crowds on Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day parade. The event showcased advanced missile systems, air defence capabilities, and a unique 'Battle Array Format' with an aerial component, highlighting India's defence prowess to European dignitaries.
My hands-on experience of the Asus Ascent GX10 was a radical one that is only relevant to those actively engaged in AI development Designed for the development of AI models, the Asus Ascent GX10 breaks conventional PC design rules to deliver a focused solution.
Resident Evil 9 Requiem is almost upon us: here are the five games in the franchise I'd recommend playing beforehand It's time to face the past, just like Grace Ashcroft will, and these are the five Resident Evil games I'd suggest playing before Resident Evil 9 Requiem arrives.
Agri scientists, farmers among Padma winners Nine individuals from the farm and allied sectors, including prominent agricultural scientists Ashok Kumar Singh and Gopal Ji Trivedi, have been honored with the Padma Shri. Their contributions range from developing numerous rice varieties and genome-edited crops to promoting makhana cultivation and innovative farming techniques, significantly boosting farm growth and farmer livelihoods across India.
