Hundreds of protesters demanding withdrawal of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, blocked the Yamuna Expressway in Agra on Sunday. Police used barricades to stop their march, leading to a brief scuffle
Osmania University violated UGC norms by appointing excess contract assistant professors during 2017-22, a CAG report said. The university exceeded prescribed limits and failed to clarify whether irregular appointments were identified or corrective steps were taken.
In compliance with UGC directives, MNR University has implemented strict measures to curb ragging, observing Anti-Ragging Day followed by Anti-Ragging Week from August 12 to 18.
