By: The Trek News Desk A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court questioning the definition of caste-based discrimination under the newly notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations of 2026. The plea argues that the existing definition is not inclusive and leaves certain sections of students and faculty without institutional protection. The petition has…
By: The Trek News Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) announced the signing of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, describing it as a historic step for the global economy. He stated that the agreement encompasses nearly 25% of the world’s GDP and accounts for…
By: The Trek News Desk Sergio Gor, the newly appointed Ambassador of the United States to India, formally presented his letters of credence to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The official ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, as confirmed in a statement released by the President’s Secretariat. At 38, Mr…
By: The Trek News Desk Delhi Police have arrested two additional accused in connection with the violence that erupted in the Turkman Gate area of the national capital. With these latest arrests, the total number of people taken into custody in the case has increased to 18, a senior police official confirmed on Sunday, January…
By: The Trek News Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders exchanged New Year greetings and discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Israel. Sharing details of the interaction on social media platform X, Prime Minister…
By: The Trek News Desk With gig workers’ unions calling for a nationwide strike on New Year’s Eve, food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy have announced enhanced incentives for their delivery partners in an effort to maintain smooth operations during one of the busiest periods of the year. The companies stated that higher payouts during…
By: The Trek News Desk The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh has been extended once again, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing a revised timeline for the process. According to the updated schedule, the draft voters’ list will now be published on January 6, 2026, while the…
By: The Trek News Desk The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a major milestone on Wednesday by successfully launching the BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite using its powerful LVM3-M6 launch vehicle. The mission was carried out on December 24, 2025, from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The rocket…
By: The Trek News Desk In the wake of a devastating fire that claimed 25 lives at a North Goa nightclub, the district administration has imposed a comprehensive ban on fireworks and pyrotechnic displays across all major tourist establishments. The move aims to strengthen public safety and prevent similar incidents in the future. According to…
By: The Trek News Desk India’s Festival of Lights, Diwali, has officially been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a high-profile UNESCO session being hosted at Delhi’s historic Red Fort. This marks the first time India is hosting the session of the…
