Chennai, April 4 (IANS ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Union government and the CBSE over the proposed implementation of the three-language policy from Class 6 in the 2026–27 academic year, terming it a “politically motivated move” that undermines India’s linguistic diversity.The policy, introduced under the National Education Policy 2020, has drawn strong opposition from Tamil Nadu, which has consistently resisted any form of compulsory Hind…
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Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Saturday said that the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2026, to ratify the status of Amaravati as the official capital has sparked intense concern in Maharashtra. While the bill specifically addresses Andhra Pradesh’s capital, the Thackeray camp in the party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ warned that it sets a dangerous constitutional precedent that could directly impact the future of Mumbai.The editorial said that the…
Davanagere (Karnataka), March 31 (IANS) Condemning the Congress government’s decision to make Hindi a non-mandatory passing subject in Class 10 board exams, the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Tuesday that former Prime Ministers late Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi had encouraged the promotion of Hindi. Senior BJP leader and the Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP), R. Ashoka, made the statement in this regard in Davanagere while addressing the media after releasing the par…
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Bengali cinema and Bollywood star Jisshu Sengupta, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, weighed in on the debate around controversial Bollywood songs, stating that such tracks attract the most attention mostly because audiences continue to consume them. He said, “You can’t blame the lyricists or the creators for making such songs because people are listening to them.””Songs that create controversy get the highest number of views and likes. So why are you listening …
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) In a move aimed at reducing academic pressure on SSLC students in the state, School Education and Literacy Minister S. Madhu Bangarappa on Friday announced a series of significant reforms. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the Assembly session, the minister said that the ‘third language’ in SSLC examinations will henceforth be brought under a grading system.Addressing reporters, Minister Madhu Bangarappa clarified: “Until now, out of the total…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Google has rolled out Search Live globally, enabling interactive, real‑time conversations with Search in AI Mode across more than 200 countries and territories, using both voice and camera, a new blog post said.The US tech giant said the expansion is powered by a new audio and voice model, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, which the company claims delivers more natural, intuitive and multilingual conversations, allowing people to speak with Search in their preferred language.Th…
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Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) A viral video of a young Japanese woman living in Maharashtra has triggered a wider discussion on linguistic respect and the state’s cultural identity.The woman, who documents her effort to learn one new Marathi word each day, has prompted debate on why some outsiders appear more attentive to local culture than certain residents.Referring to the video, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray said on Tuesday that foreign visitors often accept Marathi as the primary …
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) On the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Thursday that the nation bows in reverence to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya. He said that Shivaji Maharaj’s life continues to inspire generations. “May his courage inspire us, his governance guide us, and his spirit of justice and self-respect strengthen our society,” the Prime Minister said.PM Modi took to the social …