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A government resolution (GR) issued by the Marathi Language Department on Thursday stated that the move aims to promote awareness, preservation, and scholarly engagement with Marathi's rich linguistic and literary heritage, which spans over 2,500 years. The decision to celebrate the day and week annually stems from a Union Cabinet resolution passed on October 3, 2024, granting Marathi the status of a classical language. As per the GR, all government and semi-government offices, public sector u ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 03: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane came down heavily against the party workers thrashing the people for not speaking in Marathi in Maharashtra. He dared them to go to Muslim areas like Null Bazar and Mohammed Ali Road in Mumbai and thrash the people living there as they do not speak Marathi. His statement came after the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers thrashed a restaurant owner in Mira Road for nor speaking Marathi. The people in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A political and linguistic controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after a viral video showed a shop owner being assaulted in Mira Road for allegedly refusing to speak in Marathi. The incident has sparked sharp reactions, including from state Minister Yogesh Kadam who said, "In Maharashtra, you have to speak Marathi. If you don't know Marathi, your attitude shouldn't be that you won't speak Marathi... If anyone disrespects Marathi in Maharashtra, we will enforce our laws." He, however, ...Read More >
In Maharashtra, some leaders are busy fighting about which languages kids should learn in school. But guess what? These fights aren't really helping students at all. First, the government said Hindi must be taught as a third language from Class 1 to 5. Then they changed their mind and said it's optional. Two famous politicians - Raj and Uddhav Thackeray - joined forces to protest. After all that drama, the government took it back and said, "Let's make a committee." But did any of this help kid ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional d ...Read More >
Nagpur: Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday asserted that the state govt's decision to impose Hindi in schools, which has since been reversed, was a "dry run" to evaluate public acceptance of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) broader ideological objectives. He accused the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti of promoting a "Hindi-Hindu-Hindutva Rashtra" narrative.Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis rejected Sapkal's allegations and questioned his understanding of ground realities. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 30 (PTI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday said while Hindi may be spoken widely, it is not a national language to be imposed on other states, and attempts to place it above Marathi, which is an older language, will not be tolerated. The MNS and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) have been at the forefront in opposing the "imposition of Hindi" as a third language for primary classes in schools. The state government, in the face of mounting opposition ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi underlined how initiatives led by women are giving new strength to the 'Women-Led Development' movement. "Just as our India is known for its regional, linguistic and cultural diversity, the dive ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Buffeted by an anti-Hindi campaign led by the Thackeray cousins, CM Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday announced that the state cabinet had decided to scrap two Govt Resolutions (GRs) to introduce Hindi as a third language for class 1 students.The announcement came on a day when public protests against introducing Hindi in primary schools started with Uddhav Thackeray present at a symbolic burning of the GRs at Azad Maidan. A stormy start was also expected to the monsoon session of the state le ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwa ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into t ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena-UBT supremo and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday fired a salvo at the MahaYuti government saying that the imposition of Hindi along with Marathi and English in schools for classes 1 and 5 would not be allowed in Maharashtra. "Had there been opposition to Hindi, then Hindi cinema would not have grown in Mumbai and Maharashtra. There is no need for Hindi, there is no need for Hindi to be forced... one direction, one statement, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that both government resolutions (GRs) related to the three-language formula, issued on April 16 and June 17, have been scrapped. The move comes amid growing political uproar and a massive protest march led by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray earlier this month. Fadnavis said a new committee under the chairmanship of educationist and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Narendra Jadhav will be constituted to review the implementa ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray were coming together to lead the protest against the alleged "forceful imposition" of the Hindi language in the state's education system. This comes amid controversy over the Maharashtra government's plan to introduce Hindi as a third language in schools. Addressing the media here, Raut said that the party leaders and workers, along with the public, would burn the government resolution released today. ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the transformative role of women across India who are leading change through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), preserving heritage and shaping a new future for the nation. Speaking during the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi underlined how initiatives led by women are giving new strength to the 'Women-Led Development' movement. "Just as our India is known for its regional, linguistic and ...Read More >
Nagpur: Amid the ongoing debate over the Maharashtra government's alleged move to make Hindi compulsory across all classes, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hit out at Shiv Sena (UBT), accusing the party of practising "double-faced" politics. Shinde said that people who practise double-faced politics have no right to demand the resignation of Minister Dada Bhuse. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Statement "The then Chief Minister of Maharashtra had made mandatory the teach ...Read More >
New Delhi: Known for his linguistic flair and jaw-breaking vocabulary, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor left social media in splits, and some in self-doubt, after a minor typo in one of his X (formerly Twitter) posts on Friday evening (June 28). While attempting to write the word concerned, Tharoor accidentally typed "condered", leading to a barrage of confused and amused reactions online. The slip-up, though ordinary by most standards, prompted users to double-check their dictionaries before questio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Days after facing criticism over his remarks on English, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said "Hindi is not a rival to any Indian language", but friends with all Indian languages and there should be no opposition to any foreign language in the country. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of the Central government's official language department, Shah also asked all the state governments to take the initiative to impart medical and engineering education in the local la ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government's push for a three-language policy in primary school education has witnessed intense resistance from the Opposition, which has now escalated with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray preparing to hold a joint protest rally against the "imposition of Hindi" in the state on July 5. Here is a look at the genesis of language politics, and its fall-out. On April 16, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti govern ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) As estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray unite in opposing what they call the "imposition" of Hindi in Maharashtra's school curriculum, the Shiv Sena and BJP on Friday hit back, accusing them of indulging in political theatrics ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Kadam dismissed the opposition as mere political posturing. "This is just politics. Marathi is and should ...Read More >
Mumbai: As estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray unite in opposing what they call the "imposition" of Hindi in Maharashtra's school curriculum, the Shiv Sena and BJP on Friday hit back, accusing them of indulging in political theatrics ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Kadam dismissed the opposition as mere political posturing. "This is just politics. Marathi is and should be known to everyone in M ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra's state government's push to introduce Hindi as a optional third language in schools from Classes 1 to 5 has sparked strong political backlash, with both Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) announcing mass protests against the move. Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold a rally from Hutatma Chowk to Azad Maidan on July 7, while MNS, led by Raj Thackeray, will march from Girgaon Chowpatty to Azad Maidan on the July 5. The opposition fro ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Thursday asserted that Hindi is not in conflict with any Indian language, declaring that "Hindi is the friend of all Indian languages." Speaking as the chief guest at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Department of Official Language, Shah emphasised the central role of language in shaping a nation's identity and progress. Describing language as the "soul of a nation," Shah remarked that it is more than just a means of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Hindi was a "friend to all Indian languages", adding that there should be "no opposition" to any foreign tongues. This comes as several political parties have criticised the Centre over three-language policy, accusing it of Hindi imposition."I sincerely believe that Hindi can't be opposed ('virodhi') to any Indian language. Hindi is a friend ('sakhi') of all Indian languages," Amit Shah said. Shah was addressing the golden jubilee ce ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India can attain a distinguished and respected position in the world only by empowering and promoting its local languages. "Every language of the country is completely connected with other languages and development of all languages is not possible without each other," the Home Minister said after launching the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section) here. He further said, "Indian languages are the soul of our cult ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 6: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the caste census will greatly benefit the indigenous Muslim community living in both the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys in the State. The Centre on Wednesday announced that India's 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027. On the sidelines of the World Environment Day programme, the Chief Minister said that the indigenous Muslim communities of Assam have been demanding for a long time a caste-based ...Read More >
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce wants Kamal Haasan to apologize. This is regarding his comment about Kannada language. KFCC is ready to meet Haasan to discuss the issue. Haasan's production company sought court protection for his film. They said they won't release the film in Karnataka for now. The court has scheduled another hearing for June 10.If actor Kamal Haasan wants, we can meet and discuss why we want him to render an unconditional apology, said Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFC ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the caste census will greatly benefit the indigenous Muslim community living in both the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley in the state. The Centre on Wednesday announced that India's 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027. Also Read | Eid al-Adha 2025: Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board Issues Advisory for Eid Ul Azha To Ensure Cleanliness and Compliance During Ritual of Sacrifice. The indigenous M ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the caste census will greatly benefit the indigenous Muslim community living in both the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley in the state. The Centre on Wednesday announced that India's 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027. The indigenous Muslim communities of Assam have been demanding for a long time, a caste-based census to assert their distinct socio-cultural identities, the chief ministe ...Read More >
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