The West Bengal government has announced that the Bengali language will become mandatory across every level of the state administration beginning September 1, marking a significant policy move aimed at reinforcing the use of the state’s official language in governance. The decision is expected to affect government departments, offices, administrative communication, and interactions with the...
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of the three-language policy, observing that the issue falls within the domain of educational policy and is not a matter requiring judicial intervention at this stage. The decision reinforces the judiciary’s long-standing approach of exercising restraint in...
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi has asserted that Urdu is fundamentally an Indian language, emphasizing that it should not be viewed through the prism of religion or politics. Speaking at a public event focused on language and culture, Joshi highlighted the historical evolution of Urdu in India...
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of a three-language requirement for students entering Class 9, a move that has reignited debate over language policy, educational autonomy, and constitutional rights in India’s school system. The case has attracted national attention as it touches upon...