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India’s higher education system has expanded fast, but regulation has stayed cluttered and uneven. This column explains how the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 tries to fix that by creating one apex body and three linked councils for regulation, accreditation, and standards, with outcomes and public transparency at the centre. The promise is graded autonomy with accountability.

Parliament's Winter Session concluded Friday with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die. Despite disruptions over the VB-G RAM G Bill, both Houses saw significant legislative work, with Lok Sabha achieving 111% productivity. Key bills were passed, and leaders met to mark the session's end, though opposition protests continued.

When income feels just enough, saving isn't about a fixed percentage but a conscious decision to prioritize it. Track expenses to identify leaks, and start with even a small, consistent amount. The key is to make savings non-negotiable and ensure it grows with every income increase, fostering a habit of consistent financial growth.

The Telugu actor was mobbed by her fans during a promotional event of her upcoming film

Neither the Union Government funds Konkan Railway Corporation’s expansion nor merges the fund-starved corporation with Indian Railways

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asked for an allocation of ₹10,054 crore under SASCI for FY 2025-26 

The CJI-led bench also asked the junior lawyers, who were mentioning the matters for urgent listing, to argue their cases on December 22

Some WazirX customers expressed confusion on the social media platform X, questioning their automatic enrolment in WazirX ZERO even as CEO Nischal Shetty defended the venture

India's exports to China saw a significant 90% surge in November, reaching $2.2 billion, primarily driven by naphtha and specific electronics. However, this spike masks underlying volatility and a growing import dependence on China. The trade deficit with China is widening, raising concerns about India's export strategy and reliance on Chinese goods.

The winter chill intensified at many places in Punjab and Haryana as a thick blanket of fog enveloped several areas in both States

The properties of noted taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen include a bungalow at Nazarbad in Mysuru and more than 200 acres of plantation land in Wayanad district of Kerala

A incident unfolded in Thyagarajanagar, South Bengaluru, where a 35-year-old gym trainer allegedly kicked a five-year-old boy playing badminton. The unprovoked assault, captured on CCTV, left the child with injuries. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with the accused reportedly undergoing psychiatric treatment.

India and Sri Lanka are set to clash in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup semifinal, but persistent rain in Dubai poses a significant threat. If the match is washed out, India will advance to the final due to their superior group stage performance, having topped Group A with a perfect record.

US President Donald Trump has suspended the diversity green card lottery program following deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the pause, stating the suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the US through this program. Valente, a Portuguese national, is suspected of multiple killings before dying by suicide.

Uttam Saha, while speaking to a journalist, had accused Ganguly of being the actual man behind organising Messi's G.O.A.T India tour

The company claimed the issue was settled earlier by the Customs tribunal, which held that Customs duty could not be levied again on re-imports following repairs

The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Rakesh Kalapala, director of the Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Therapy at AIG Hospitals

The anomaly came to the fore during a vigilance drive by the health department, said a release by the district information officer

The nine-member SIT, headed by Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta, had submitted the charge sheet before the Kamrup (Metro) Chief Judicial Magistrate on December 12

A report by C-LAB for Children says courts across the country disposed of 87,754 POCSO cases in 2025 against 80,320 new registrations, pushing the national disposal rate to 109%