07:53⇢The Gavel Halts New Equity Rules
⌨Editorial priorities have shifted toward a confrontation between the judiciary and the executive, as the Supreme Court stayed the University Grants Commission's new equity regulations, citing risks of misuse and social regression (Dainik Bhaskar, Zee News, Jagran, ABP Live, India Today, News18). Simultaneously, financial desks are highlighting the Economic Survey's 2026-27 growth projection of 6.8–7.2%, framing it as the official roadmap for the nation's fiscal health (Firstpost, The Hindu).