AIADMK Plans Statewide Meetings on Tamil Language Day
AIADMK organizes public meetings across Tamil Nadu on January 25, Tamil language martyrs' day, amid renewed political debate on anti-Hindi agitation.
AIADMK organizes public meetings across Tamil Nadu on January 25, Tamil language martyrs' day, amid renewed political debate on anti-Hindi agitation.
A misspelled plaque at Delhi's Legal Affairs office has been corrected, while Union Minister Pradhan's Tamil speeches aim to ease language tensions. Bihar Congress faces internal dissent over feast snub.
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.
BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan challenges Rahul Gandhi's claim that PM Modi suppresses Tamil voice, citing initiatives like Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0 and global recognition.
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
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.
Varanasi plans daily Tamil classes in colleges and a teacher exchange program, inspired by PM Modi's Kashi Tamil Sangamam vision. Read about this cultural bridge.
Uttar Pradesh government announces plan to introduce regular Tamil language classes in schools and colleges, promoting national integration and cultural ties.
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.
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!
BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with multiple visits by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. Key rally planned in Kanyakumari, alliance talks with OPS, TTV Dhinakaran underway.
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.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
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.
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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.
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.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a historic international exposition of repatriated Buddha relics in Delhi, calling India the living carrier of his tradition. The event marks a significant cultural homecoming.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu to bolster NDA's alliance cohesion and strategy against the DMK-led front. Key meetings with BJP leaders and allies like AIADMK's EPS are on the agenda.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Tamil Nadu for a crucial two-day visit, focusing on BJP's organizational strength and outreach in the poll-bound state. Key meetings and public engagements lined up.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.