UGC flags 32 fake universities; warns students against unauthorised EdTech tie-ups and invalid degrees

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India and cautioned students against enrolling in unauthorised institutions or EdTech programmes operating through illegal franchise arrangements. The government has advised aspirants to verify a university’s recognition status through the UGC website before admission, warning that degrees from such institutions are not legally recognised.

The ‘Caspian Sea Monster’: How a Cold War spy satellite uncovered a mysterious 100-metre Soviet craft unlike any aircraft ever built

American spy satellites discovered a massive Soviet craft along the Caspian Sea. This mysterious machine was identified as an ekranoplan, a unique ground-effect vehicle. It flew low over water, combining aircraft speed with ship-like cargo capacity. Soviet engineers developed several prototypes for military transport and missile deployment. Funding cuts after the Soviet Union’s collapse ended…