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The controversy surrounding the UGC Act 2026, formally titled “Regulations for Promoting Equity in Higher Educational Institutions, 2026”, has intensified across the country, triggering protests from several upper-caste organisations. While the University Grants Commission (UGC) has described the regulation as a landmark step toward ensuring equality and preventing caste-based discrimination in higher education, critics argue that it could be misused and unfairly target certain sections of society. The regulation came into force on January 15, 2026, and is applicable to all universities and colleges across India, including those in Uttar Pradesh. With the UP Assembly elections due in 2027, the issue has also acquired clear political overtones. What Is the UGC Act 2026? The UGC Act...

In a chilling incident from Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh, a man’s body was found stuck beneath a moving Hyundai car and dragged for nearly eight kilometres, leaving passers-by stunned and triggering a police investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death. The shocking episode came to light when occupants of a vehicle following the car noticed something lodged underneath it and signalled the driver to stop. Upon inspection, a dead body was discovered trapped beneath the vehicle, causing panic in the area. Incident Unfolds Near Lalpul Area The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Sadar Kotwali police station, near the Lalpul area. As the car was stopped, a crowd gathered at the spot and police were immediately informed. Police personnel reached the ...

A shocking incident of violence has been reported from the Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki, where an intern doctor was allegedly brutally assaulted by the college’s Chief Warden after raising complaints about poor-quality hostel food and drinking water. The attack left the doctor with a serious head injury, triggering widespread outrage among students and forcing police intervention. Complaint Turns Violent According to information available, Dr Prashant Prabhakar Vishwas, an MBBS intern at the institute, approached Chief Warden Rohit Singh to complain about the unhygienic food and unsafe drinking water being served in the hostel. The discussion reportedly escalated into a heated argument, following which the chief warden, along with his associates, allegedly attacked t...

A 15-year-old state-level cricketer, Thakur Kundan Singh, died under suspicious circumstances after falling from the balcony of a residential apartment in Saya Gold Avenue Society, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on Friday morning. According to police, the teenager fell from the second-floor balcony of the society and was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Incident Occurred During Cricket Practice ACP Indirapuram Abhishek Srivastava said that Kundan was practising bowling on the balcony of the flat where he lived with his mother. During practice, the ball reportedly fell down from the balcony. When Kundan leaned forward to retrieve it, he allegedly lost his balance and fell, sustaining fatal injuries. His mother, who was inside the house preparing br...