Centre says rise in sugar prices cannot be attributed to ethanol Date Friday, August 21, 2026 - 8:21 AM Description Sugar prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, increasing from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20, 2026, to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20.
Centre allows duty-free import of raw sugar to curb surging prices Date Friday, August 21, 2026 - 1:36 AM Description The Centre has allowed 1 million tonnes of raw sugar to be imported duty-free until October 31 as domestic prices climb ahead of the festive season
Centre to reconsider UGC equity rules termed ‘vague’ by Supreme Court Date Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:44 PM Description The UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 were aimed at preventing discrimination in universities and colleges.
Centre to reconsider UGC equity rules flagged as ‘vague’, capable of ‘misuse’ by Supreme Court Date Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:44 PM Description The UGC Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 were aimed at preventing discrimination in universities and colleges.
Congress-ruled Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana to challenge new mining law in Supreme Court Date Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:13 PM Description The states oppose the law because it stops state governments from imposing taxes or levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land.