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Ghaziabad: Renowned poet Kumar Vishwas has joined the chorus of opposition against the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) recently implemented regulations, which came into effect on January 15, 2026. Sharing a poem by Ramesh Ranjan on social media, Vishwas voiced his concerns about what he perceives as discrimination against upper-caste individuals under the new rules. In his post, Vishwas quoted Ranjan’s lines: “Whether you take a sesame seed or a mountain, a mustard seed or a giant rock, I am an unfortunate ‘Savarna’—uproot me if you must.” Through this expression, he called on the government to reconsider and withdraw the UGC’s new regulations. What the Law EntailsThe UGC’s updated regulation aims to curb caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. It allows OBC...

Vrindavan, Mathura: A rare and spiritually enriching moment unfolded in the sacred land of Braj, Vrindavan, as Mahant Vipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj of Jateri Dham met the renowned saint, Pujya Premanand Maharaj. The meeting was not merely formal; it became an immersive satsang filled with devotional discourse and rasik exchange that lasted for hours. Mahant Vipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj visited Vrindavan to seek the blessings of Premanand Maharaj and to extend an invitation for the grand religious ceremonies scheduled at Jateri Dham. The saints engaged in deep discussions on the Braj bhakti tradition, the nuances of nikunj ras, and the sacred secretive lilas of the region. Grand Bhagavat Katha at Jateri DhamMahant Vipin Bihari Das Ji Maharaj shared that from February 7 to February 14, th...

Ghaziabad, Indirapuram: Once a thriving residential and commercial hub, Indirapuram in Ghaziabad has now become synonymous with open drains, heaps of construction debris, and dug-up roads, causing daily hardships for its residents. Residents say the ongoing development work, though necessary, is being carried out with alarming negligence, compromising public safety. In several areas, including Abhay Khand, Nyay Khand-1, Shaheed Captain Manoj Pandey Road, Ahinsa Khand, Divyansh Pratham, and Saya Zenith Society, sewer line and drain construction work has left roads hazardous. Despite months of work, no barricades, reflective tapes, warning boards, or temporary barriers have been installed, making night-time travel extremely risky. Fast-Paced Work, Neglected SafetyLocal residents admit ...