From UGC equity regulations to campus march: Why a judicial stay sparked protests at DU – The Times of India

From UGC equity regulations to campus march: Why a judicial stay sparked protests at DU – The Times of India

As UGC rules face legal pause, here’s how the DU protest built up (image: PTI) Efforts to institutionalise safeguards against caste-based discrimination in higher education have run into a legal hurdle, triggering fresh mobilisation on campus. The UGC Equity Regulations 2026 — framed as a mechanism to strengthen accountability and protect marginalised students — are…

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Need law to fight discrimination, says Rahul on Vemula anniversary | India News – The Times of India

Need law to fight discrimination, says Rahul on Vemula anniversary | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the 10th death anniversary of Dalit student Rohith Vemula on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stressed the need for an anti-discrimination law, saying Dalit youth continue to face discrimination and other challenges on campuses. Vemula, a 26-year-old student of University of Hyderabad, died by suicide on Jan 17, 2016, following alleged harassment.In…

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