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Announcing the new regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Javadekar said Academic Performance Indicators (API), resisted by many as research was made compulsory for college teachers, has been scrapped so that they can focus on teaching. (Photo: PTI | File)

PhD must for recruitment of teachers in universities from 2021: Prakash Javadekar

However, master’s degree with NET or PhD would continue to be the minimum eligibility criteria for direct recruitment in colleges.

14 Jun 2018 4:11 PM

The petition, filed through advocates Shashak Deo Sudhi and Shashi Bhushan, sought court's direction to the Delhi government to declare the sit-in called by the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues as un-constitutional and illegal.(Photo: PTI)

Delhi HC to hear plea against CM Kejriwal's strike on June 18

The petition was mentioned before Justice C Hari Shankar who said that it be listed for hearing on Monday.

14 Jun 2018 4:00 PM

The maximum amount of elderly abuse happens in Mangalore (47 per cent), followed by Ahmedabad (46 per cent), Bhopal (39 per cent) and Amritsar (35 per cent). (Photo: File)

Mangalore reports maximum cases of elderly abuse, Delhi fifth: Survey

'This year the son has turned out to be the foremost perpetrator, followed by the daughter-in-law,' HelpAge India said.

14 Jun 2018 3:13 PM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed the deaths in the landslide and described them as 'very tragic'. (Photo: ANI)

Rain wreaks havoc in Kerala; four, including 3 children, killed in landslide

At least 10 others were reported missing after a landslide struck a remote village in Kozhikode district early on Thursday.

14 Jun 2018 2:50 PM

India rejects the report of United Nations High Commission for Human Rights on 'human rights situation in Kashmir'. (Photo: File | AP)

India rejects UN rights body report on Kashmir, calls it 'fallacious, motivated'

'It is a selective compilation of largely motivated unverified information," Ministry of External Affairs said.

14 Jun 2018 2:38 PM

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said, 'We wanted to give respite to the common man in the Valley during Ramzan, so they can observe the holy month peacefully' (Photo: File | PTI)

Kashmir ceasefire till Eid: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval drops hint

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had announced a peace initiative in Kashmir for the holy month of Ramzan.

14 Jun 2018 2:32 PM

The MLAs were disqualified after they had called on Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit expressing lack of confidence in the leadership of Palanisamy and seeking a change of guard. (Photo: File/PTI)

Split verdict on 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs, case referred to third judge

Chief Justice Indira Banerjee upholds Speaker's order of disqualifying the MLAs, while Justice M Sundar strikes it down.

14 Jun 2018 2:30 PM

The soldier belongs to 44 Rashtriya Rifles and was posted in Shopian, where he was part of the anti-terror operations. (Representational Image)

Army jawan abducted by terrorists from J&K's Pulwama district

The soldier is a resident of Poonch and the police have begun an investigation into the matter.

14 Jun 2018 2:18 PM

Daati Maharaj has been booked under sections 376, 377, 354 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. (Photo: ANI)

Girl was like my daughter, won't blame her even if I'm executed: Daati Maharaj

Daati Maharaj has been accused of raping a disciple inside Shani Dham two years ago.

14 Jun 2018 1:27 PM

The rough sea wind is hampering the rescue operation as the fire is yet to be brought under control. (Photo: Asian Age)

Merchant vessel catches fire in Bay of Bengal, all crew members rescued

Massive fire-fighting to control the blaze and rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard is underway.

14 Jun 2018 1:24 PM

During the investigation, the police found that neither her mobile phone nor her ATM card was used in the past fortnight.

21-yr-old French woman missing from Rajasthan for nearly 2 weeks

The Rajasthan police swung into action after French ambassador to India, Alexandre Ziegler, tweeted for help on Wednesday.

14 Jun 2018 12:51 PM

A vacation bench of justices U U Lalit and Deepak Gupta allowed the appeal of UPPSC against the high court order. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court refuses to stay UPPSC mains; exam on June 18

Petitions by some students were dismissed, who had demanded a stay on the mains exams saying UPPSC has not complied with HC order.

14 Jun 2018 11:28 AM

The Environment Ministry has said the dusty conditions are likely to prevail for the next three days. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi air quality beyond ‘severe’ for 3rd day in row, dusty haze prevails

Air quality deteriorated due to dust storms in western parts, particularly Rajasthan, which increased coarser particles in air: CPCB

14 Jun 2018 11:12 AM

BJP MLA from Madhya Pradesh Pannalal Shakya had in past questioned Virat Kohli’s patriotism and advised girls to not make boyfriends. (Photo: File/ANI)

Produce ‘sanskari’ kids or remain childless: BJP lawmaker's advice to women

BJP MLA from Madhya Pradesh Pannalal Shakya said Kaushalya who gave birth to Lord Ram should be role model of all women.

14 Jun 2018 10:59 AM

Dust storms hit UP on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Representational/File)

Dust storms in UP claim seven lives in last 24 hours

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered district magistrates concerned to ensure proper treatment to the injured.

14 Jun 2018 10:47 AM

If the court quashes the disqualification, it would be a setback for the Palanisamy government, which could fall. (Photo: File/ANI)

Madras HC verdict on disqualification of 18 AIADMK MLAs today

The verdict could have a bearing on the stability of the TN govt led by CM Edappadi K Palanisamy, who had assumed office in February 2017.

14 Jun 2018 10:20 AM

In a media briefing on Monday, Rajasthan Education Minister Kiran Maheshwari said that as the assembly elections were drawing nearer, the ‘rats’ were coming out of their holes. (Photo: Facebook)

Karni Sena threatens to chop off Rajasthan minister's nose, ears for 'rat' remark

Karni Sena state president also added that she should have remembered the Deepika Padukone incident during the 'Padmaavat controversy'

14 Jun 2018 9:45 AM

Arun Jaitley while taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi questioned his wisdom, saying it has to be acquired through learning and cannot be inherited. (Photo: File)

Jaitley writing wasteful blogs to regain political relevance: Congress

Congress leader Surjewala said Jaitley's blogs are clear case of finding lost political relevance by 'churning unadulterated lies'.

14 Jun 2018 8:33 AM

Ongoing operation in Bandipora's Panar forest area. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Army jawan, 2 terrorists killed in ongoing operation in J&K's Bandipora

On Wednesday, four BSF personnel, including an officer, were killed and three others injured in unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers.

14 Jun 2018 8:22 AM

Bhaiyyuji Maharaj makes trusted aide his assets’ caretaker

Police sources admitted that his alleged suicide death still shrouded in mystery.

14 Jun 2018 6:07 AM

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