Since the tragic suicide of the University of Hyderabad doctoral student Rohith Vemula amid allegations of caste-based bias by university authorities in January 2016, it has been clear that despite their lofty goals, India's premier campuses are riven by persistent discriminatory attitudes that hurt young students from marginalized communities.
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Hiding in labour data, a tale of economic distress
The recent statements by the Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya rightly suggest that the labour force participation rate is up and the unemployment rate is down based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
Rising heat may add to dengue fatalities
Without timely interventions, dengue deaths could rise significantly by 2030 and further more by 2050, a new paper has warned.
High Court Junks PIL Questioning Use Of EVMs
The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a plea that sought directions to the Election Commission of India to notify the reasons for using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in every constituency during elections.
Centre Likely To Roll Out Labour Codes By Next Financial Year
The Centre is likely to implement the long-pending labour codes by early next financial year even if one state fails to wrap up the process of framing draft rules, as nearly all states and Union territories are done with finalising these norms, a person aware of the development said.
Security worries mount as Punjab VIPs flood Capital
Delhi cops ask Punjab counterparts to share details of VIP movement and their security details well in advance
Rubio tasked with America First push
The US Senate late on Monday (Tuesday morning IST) unanimously approved Marco Rubio as America's new Secretary of State, making the senator from Florida the first cabinet-rank official in the Donald Trump administration to be confirmed.
Kerala House Clears Resolution Against Draft UGC Regulations
The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday urging the Centre to withdraw the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2025 and introduce a fresh set of guidelines only after detailed consultations with state governments and academic experts.
Rahul to Hold Three Election Rallies in Delhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will campaign in parts of Delhi for three consecutive days starting Wednesday for the upcoming assembly polls, party leaders said on Tuesday.
Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again
President Donald Trump signed an executive order soon after taking office on Monday directing the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, weakening what has, over the past four years especially, become a global movement to combat the climate crisis.
Ruckus at meeting to discuss bio-CNG plant at Bhogpur sugar mill
Congress MLA from Adampur Sukhwinder Singh Kotli reportedly indulged in a verbal spat with the local sub-divisional magistrate during a meeting related to bio-CNG plant at Bhogpur sugar mill.
