The University Grants Commission (UGC) is facing widespread criticism after notifying the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026. What the regulator calls a necessary step to strengthen protection against discrimination has instead triggered student protests, political pushback, resignations, and legal challenges across the country. At the centre of the controversy is a […]

India and the European Union have finally signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after nearly 20 years of negotiations, marking a major moment in global trade and diplomacy. Calling it the “mother of all trade deals”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the pact opens a new chapter in India–EU relations. Prime Minister […]

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has taken a landmark decision to simplify India’s indirect tax system by reducing the number of GST slabs. Starting September 22, 2025, India will move to a two-rate structure of 5% and 18%, replacing the existing four-tier system of 5%, 12%, […]

With the Rajya Sabha approving the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 yesterday, India’s online gaming industry is set to enter a new regulatory era. The bill not only provides long-awaited clarity but also draws firm boundaries around what is permissible and what is not. At its core, the legislation seeks to encourage […]