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flag India's UGC appoints Prof. Shyama Rath to lead amid equity committee controversy.

flag India's University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that Secretary Prof. Manish R. Joshi will be relieved of his duties on April 25, 2026, with Prof. Shyama Rath taking over the additional charge. flag Rath steps into the role amid a major controversy over new UGC regulations requiring "Equity Committees" to promote fairness in higher education. flag The rules faced criticism for potential reverse discrimination, leading to protests and a Supreme Court stay on the policy.

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