This video of a BJP office set on fire during statehood protests in Leh is being shared as visuals of protests against the UGC regulations

This video of a BJP office set on fire during statehood protests in Leh is being shared as visuals of protests against the UGC regulations

On 13 January 2026, the University Grants Commission (UGC) notified the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, which aim to prevent discrimination on the grounds of caste, religion, gender, place of birth, disability, or race. The regulations mandate the establishment of Equal Opportunity Centres, Equity Committees, helplines, and grievance redressal mechanisms in colleges and universities. While the UGC states t…

RSS believes there should be unity in society: Sangh leader on UGC regulations

Mumbai, Feb 3 (PTI) Amid widespread criticism over the UGC regulations which have been stayed by the Supreme Court, a senior RSS leader on Tuesday said his organisation is of the belief that there should be unity in society and it will do whatever it takes to maintain it.Responding to criticism over those questioning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)'s contribution to the freedom struggle, Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said…