New 2026 framework widens definitions, tightens accountability and strengthens enforcement across higher education ...

For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling. The Indian government ...

In this episode of NewsTrack, host Maria Shakit (referred to as Miriam/Maria) leads a heated debate on the University Grants ...

The UGC introduced new rules earlier this year to stop caste discrimination on campuses. It also set up a national monitoring ...

India’s new UGC equity rules are to curb caste bias in higher education by mandating equal‑opportunity centres and strict ...

Indian cities promise freedom, but caste segregation persists in housing, jobs, and neighborhoods. An economist explains ...

Follow TNM's WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The University Grants Commission (UGC), on January 13, ...

How an investigative report forced the Supreme Court to confront entrenched caste discrimination in India’s prisons—and why change remains elusive ...

Benchmarks reveal how artificial-intelligence systems reinforce discriminatory social hierarchies.

In recent weeks, there have been efforts to outlaw what's known as "caste discrimination" in the U.S. Seattle became the first city to ban caste discrimination in February. Now California may add ...