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Activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), a pro-Kannada organisation, protested at Freedom Park on Monday against the Governor's office's letter to the State Government over grading and not awarding marks for third language papers in SSLC exams. KRV demanded that the Union Government immediately recall the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, who they said: "had acted in favour of Hindi imperialists". "The Governor has asked for a comprehensive review of the decision to only gra ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday vehemently opposed the National Education Policy's (NEP) three-language formula and said that it will not be imposed in the state "as long as DMK is in power." Speaking with ANI, the Chief Minister further asserted confidence in the victory of the party in the upcoming assembly polls. "As long as the DMK is in power, we will not allow the three-language policy in Tamil Nadu. The chances of victory look ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With 18 days to polling, Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has sharpened a familiar electoral plank, accusing the Centre of pushing Hindi through CBSE's NEP-aligned three-language rollout. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan hit back, calling the charge a political cover and pitching NEP as a mother-tongue-first, flexible multilingual model. The clash has turned a curriculum change into a high-stakes political faultline, forcing parties to pick sides on identity, federalism and access.Stalin's b ...Read More >
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will release its new Class 9 textbooks, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, for the academic year 2026-27 by April 15, NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani said on Thursday. Addressing a webinar organised by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at its headquarters in Dwarka, Saklani said most of the Class 9 textbooks are currently i ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday welcomed the Indian fishermen who arrived in Chennai after being repatriated from Iran via Armenia, following a significant diplomatic effort by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Speaking to reporters, Piyush Goyal described the return as a "Joyous day" for the families of the fishermen, who had been stranded in Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. "Today is a joyous day whe ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (UNI) Firmly asserting that Tamil Nadu will neither allow nor accept language imposition under any circumstances, Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Saturday evening took potshorts at senior BJP leader and union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for making reckless remarks that there was "no Hindi imposition". In a lengthy statement on his social media handle, Mr Stalin said Mr Pradhan's remarks are deeply irresppnsbile and Tamil Nadu firmly rejected the 3-Languge ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday issued a scathing rebuttal to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing his recent statement on X as "deeply irresponsible" and accusing the Centre of "weaponising" education funds to coerce states into accepting "Hindi imposition." In a detailed post on X, Stalin firmly rejected the National Education Policy's (NEP) three-language formula and accused the Union Government of "illegally" wi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has called for a comprehensive examination of the state government's recent decision to award only grades, not marks, for the third language in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination. The Governor's intervention follows a representation to the Lok Bhavan by the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, which highlighted apprehensions among teachers, parents and educationists about the policy's implications for the ove ...Read More >
"The Governor has taken note of issues and desired that the matter be examined comprehensively, keeping in view its academic and administrative aspects," the communication said The controversy over Karnataka's decision to award only grades -- without marks -- for the third language in SSLC examinations has intensified, with Raj Bhavan directing the state government to re-examine the policy following concerns raised by language preservation groups. Meanwhile, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has weigh ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session. While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for class 6, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory standard and optional advanced cou ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Lok Bhavan (governor's office) has written to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, expressing concern over the government's decision to award only grades, and not marks, for the third language in SSLC examinations. The letter urged the chief secretary to review the matter in consultation with the department of school education and other authorities. The governor's special secretary also forwarded a copy of a representation submitted to Lok Bhavan by the Bengaluru-based Association ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a comprehensive curriculum overhaul for the 2026-27 academic session, introducing a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a dual-level system for mathematics and science in Class 9. The reforms, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), aim to strengthen multilingual learning, conceptual clarity, and future-ready skills among students.While th ...Read More >
The move came after the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, Bengaluru, submitted a representation questioning the academic and systemic consequences of the decision for Class 10 students. "I am directed to forward herewith a copy of a representation submitted by the Association for Preservation of Local Languages, Bengaluru, which has been addressed to the Governor of Karnataka, concerning the recent decision to award only grades, without including marks, for the third language in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said on Friday. While the three-language formula mandated under the new national education policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class 6, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory standard and opti ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a revised curriculum framework to be implemented in phases from the 2026-27 academic session. The key changes include the rollout of the three-language policy from Class 6 -- set to be fully implemented by 2030 and the introduction of a two-level system for mathematics and science in Class 9. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), the framework mandates that students from Class 6 study three languages, with at lea ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Revamping a course of study aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday announced a new curriculum framework that will introduce a three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system in mathematics and science for Class 9, beginning the 2026-27 academic session. The new framework shows a shift in how subjects are structured and assessed, with a focus on flexibility, multilingualism, and competency-based learning. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has eased its language requirements for schools located abroad, allowing them to offer one compulsory Indian language instead of two, as part of its newly unveiled curriculum framework for Classes 9 and 10 to be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session. Announcing the change, Dr Pragya M. Singh, Professor and Director (Academic), CBSE, said that foreign schools will be given flexibility in meeting language requirements. "Schools si ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class VI and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class IX starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said Friday. While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class VI, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory standard and opti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out its new curriculum, launching a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a two-level system of mathematics and science for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic session, officials said on Friday. While the three-language formula mandated under the new National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented from 2026 for Class 6, introduction of the two-level system of mandatory stand ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Live: Students must secure at least 30 per cent marks to pass the exam. Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Live: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to release the Class 12 (2nd PUC) results for 2026 soon. Once declared, students will be able to check their results on the board's official website as well as on DigiLocker at digilocker.gov.in. The announcement of the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 is likely shortly, as indicated by a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a significant curriculum overhaul that will gradually introduce a compulsory third language in the Class 10 board examinations by 2031. Beginning with the 2026-27 academic session, students from Class 6 onwards will be required to study an additional language, marking a major shift in school education. The move aligns with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes multilingual learning ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced major curriculum reforms for Classes 9 and 10, set to be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session. The move aims to curb the rising trend of dummy schools and reduce students' dependence on coaching institutes by strengthening school-based learning. Under the revamped structure, CBSE plans to integrate competitive exam preparation such as JEE and NEET within the school system itself, making classroom learning more pra ...Read More >
The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) proudly celebrated the 77th Rajasthan Diwas and Holi Sneh Milan at the Consulate General of India in New York, bringing together members of the Rajasthani diaspora, community leaders, and distinguished guests. RANA President Prem Bhandari announced, on behalf of RANA Founder K.K. Chandra Mehta, an initial contribution of USD 5 million plus from the Mehta Family Trust toward the development of the Indo-US Friendship Center, an initiative conceptu ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 30 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Monday criticised the state government's decision on third language in SSLC, alleging that it has adversely affected students and was driven by political motives. Addressing a press conference, he said the move to effectively remove the weightage of Hindi as a third language has created confusion among students who were already in the middle of their examinations. He alleged that the decision was not taken in th ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar. 30 - In a departure from decades old practise, the State Government has announced that from current academic year, SSLC students will not be awarded marks for third language subjects (Hindi, Urdu, Arabic etc.). Instead they will receive A,B,C and D grades. Announcing the decision here on Friday, Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa said, "To reduce the academic pressure on SSLC students, the Karnataka Government has decided not to award marks for third lan ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (Maxim News): The Telangana Inter exam dates have been revised following a government holiday declared for Holi. The Board of Intermediate Education made minor changes to the examination schedule to avoid inconvenience to students. The announcement was made on December 17. The change mainly affects exams that were earlier scheduled on March 3. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the revised schedule, the exams that were to be held on March 3 have been postponed by one da ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has made 365 prime time shows/screening of Bengali films mandatory in multiplexes and movie halls to promote the spirit of Bengali 'asmita'. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the government stated that in "every cinema hall, and in all screens of every multiplex in the state, 365 prime time shows/ screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year with at least one Bengali show per day on all 365 days of the yea ...Read More >
Mr Dubey defended his earlier statements and said he would not retract them. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Nishikant Dubey refused to retract his earlier threat against Marathi people in Maharashtra * Raj Thackeray warned Dubey of drowning him in Mumbai's sea in response to the threat * Raj Thackeray opposed Hindi imposition and urged residents to learn Marathi urgently Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: BJP leader Nishikant Dubey, responding ...Read More >
Speaking at the rally, Raj also said he was not opposed to any language. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Raj Thackeray said MNS will shut schools if Hindi is made mandatory in Classes 1-5 in Maharashtra * He spoke at a rally in Mira Bhayandar near Mumbai about Hindi education in state schools * Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated Hindi will be taught in state schools at any cost Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Mumbai: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Frid ...Read More >
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