Odisha government directs all departments to use Odia language for official work from block level upwards. Minutes, notices, ads must be in Odia; bills, websites in both Odia and English.
Sanjay Bangar's commentary calling Hindi India's 'national language' during the IND vs NZ ODI ignited a social media storm. Get match highlights and the full controversy details here.
Kerala's new Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, making Malayalam compulsory in schools, faces objections from Karnataka over impact on Kannada speakers in border district Kasaragod. Read the full analysis.
Uttar Pradesh government announces plan to introduce regular Tamil language classes in schools and colleges, promoting national integration and cultural ties.
Despite the cold, night shelters in Amritsar remain underutilized. Officials cite location and awareness as key issues. Discover the challenges and solutions.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah strongly criticizes Kerala's move to impose Malayalam on linguistic minorities. He has written a formal letter of protest to the Kerala CM. Read the full story.
Union Minister V. Somanna criticizes Kerala's proposed Malayalam Language Bill, calling it unconstitutional. He urges CM Pinarayi Vijayan to withdraw the legislation. Full details inside.
Bihar's once-vibrant Maithili Academy, home to 60,000 books and nine Sahitya Akademi winners, now fights for survival amid staff crunch and government neglect. Protests erupt demanding revival.
Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill triggers a political clash. CM Vijayan defends it as celebrating diversity, while Karnataka's Siddaramaiah warns of linguistic imposition. Details inside.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends the Malayalam Language Bill, stating it won't affect Kannada speakers. He urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to review the facts. Read the full story.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah warns Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan against the proposed Malayalam Language Bill, calling it an attack on linguistic freedom. Read the full story on the escalating border language row.
The inaugural Chitpavani Language Conference will be held at Goa's Shri Jogeshwari Temple on January 18. Experts from India and abroad will gather to celebrate this ancient Maharashtrian linguistic treasure. Read more!
Karnataka plans to send a delegation to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking intervention against Kerala's Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025, which it says threatens Kannada-speaking minorities in Kasaragod. CM Siddaramaiah has written to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijaya
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Kerala to withdraw Malayalam Bill, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on Kannadigas' linguistic rights in Kasaragod. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Kerala to withdraw the Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on linguistic freedom of Kannadigas in Kasaragod. The governor promises review.
Discover why breakfast holds a sacred place in Amritsar's food culture. From hearty parathas to community bonding, explore the rituals that make the first meal special.
A new study by MIT Manipal students finds Google's Tulu translation feature has significant errors. Learn about the findings and the path to better digital support for the language.
Amritsar's crucial radial roads project near the Golden Temple is set to begin, easing traffic and improving pilgrim access. Read about the plan and timeline.
A Bengaluru hostel warden was dismissed and arrested after a video showed him berating students for speaking Kannada. The incident sparks outrage over language respect.
A Bengaluru college hostel warden was arrested after a video showed him scolding a student for speaking Kannada. The incident sparked protests and led to his dismissal. Read the full story.
A Bengaluru engineering college warden was arrested after ordering students to speak only Hindi, sparking protests. The college dismissed him immediately. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde pledges Marathi book libraries at ST terminuses, reduced GST on publications, and assures no Hindi compulsion in schools at the 99th Akhil Bhartiya Sahitya Sammelan in Satara.
Unidentified assailants fired shots at a chemist shop and a saloon in Amritsar's Green Avenue. Police are investigating the gang rivalry link. Read the latest updates.
Mauritius President praises Telugu's global reach, now spoken in over 50 countries. Discover the spiritual legacy and growing influence of this Indian language worldwide.
Amritsar's new 'holy city' status for its walled area faces civic challenges like debris, stray dogs & traffic. Officials promise action. Will it become a model?
A controversy erupts in Amritsar as postal employees struggle to read Punjabi addresses, raising concerns over language rights and official apathy. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis clarifies Marathi will remain the only compulsory language, addressing the three-language policy debate. Details on the Jadhav committee and opposition reactions.
The declaration of Amritsar's walled city as a 'holy city' has sparked light-hearted family debates about identity. Residents inside joke about being 'holy,' teasing relatives outside. Explore how policy shapes social bonds.
A postal assistant in Amritsar was allegedly pressured to speak Punjabi, not Hindi. The incident ignites debate on language use by central govt staff in Punjab. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declares Marathi will be the only compulsory language in the state. He also apologised for phone use during a literary event, citing poll management.