On this Special Report, legal correspondent Srishti Ojha details the Supreme Court's decision to stay the new University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines concerning caste-based discrimination in higher education. The court observed that the language used in the new norms was 'vague' and potentially 'regressive,' risking a societal divide rather than fostering inclusivity. Srishti Ojha notes the court's concern: 'We have been trying to go towards a more casteless society... But aren't we in a way with these guidelines going into a more regressive direction?' The bench highlighted that the current definition of discrimination excludes non-reserved categories, leaving them without recourse in instances like ragging. The Supreme Court has suggested the Centre form a committee of experts to refine the language and ensure a more equitable approach. Until further clarification, the 2012 UGC guidelines will remain in force to protect students across all Indian educational institutions.
Following the devastating Delhi fire at Flourish Stay on June 3 that claimed twenty-one lives, an undercover investigation by the Special Investigation Team exposed a network of unregulated guest houses in Hauz Rani.
An undercover investigation by the India Today Special Investigation Team reveals safety and regulatory violations in Delhi's Hauz Rani area following a fire in Malviya Nagar that killed twenty-one people.
Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh faces a severe water crisis despite the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission. Nearly 430 crore rupees have been spent on laying pipelines and building infrastructure, yet villages like Kheda, Dhundhlpura, and the Bakatpura ward of Para Panchayat remain without tap water.
The top focus of this episode of News Today is on DMK's decision to boycott the INDIA bloc meeting and the Delhi hotel fire that claimed 21 lives on Wednesday.
