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While students can study multiple languages privately, it’s not cost-effective to fund the teaching of more than two languages in public schools. When India’s schools struggle with basic proficiency in two languages, enforcing a third without any clear benefits is deeply flawed

Chennai Super Kings face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-stakes match at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. The rivalry is fueled by past encounters and regional proximity. CSK's dominance since 2008 is threatened by RCB's determination led by Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar. CSK's concern is Pathirana's injury, impacting their bowling strength.

Vedanta Group alone proposes ₹91,528 crore investment in aluminium sector in Rayagada district

US President Donald Trump hosted the annual Iftar dinner at the White House, expressing gratitude to Muslim-Americans for their support in the November 2024 elections. He highlighted the importance of Ramadan and emphasized his administration's efforts for peace in the Middle East amid ongoing conflicts.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board urges Muslims to wear black armbands during Ramzan's final Friday to protest the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, which they claim aims to seize Muslim properties. While Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Stalin denounces the bill as discriminatory, the controversy has sparked significant protests, with further demonstrations planned in Vijayawada.

Suspected US airstrikes targeted multiple Houthi-held locations in Yemen, including urban and residential areas in Sanaa, leading to undetermined casualties and destruction. The strikes appear to have intensified since March 15, hitting strategic sites like Sanaa International Airport and key regions in Hodeida, Saada, and al-Jawf.

In the ASR District of Andhra Pradesh, hundreds of children are birthed at home in the tribal settlements deep in jungles and atop hills. Most of these children do not exist on government records and slip through welfare programmes aimed at their uplift. T. Appala Naidu visits a remote hamlet and finds a vulnerable community, whose next generation may miss out on opportunities support they rightly deserve

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends Larsen and Toubro and Indian Energy Exchange as top stock picks. Nifty is consolidating between 23,800 and 23,200, while Bank Nifty is expected to consolidate between 52,000-50,500.

Over 500 Indians have been pardoned in the UAE ahead of Ramzan. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have ordered the release of numerous inmates, aiming to alleviate their burdens and foster family stability.

Mr. Upadhyay defeated Mr Bharti by winning the Malviya Nagar seat in the capital with 39,564 votes in the Delhi assembly elections held in February.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Delhi, seizing thousands of uncertified products. Over 3,500 electrical goods were confiscated from an Amazon warehouse while 590 pairs of sports footwear were seized from a Flipkart subsidiary. These actions are part of BIS's broader drive to enforce quality standards across the nation.

Illegal online betting is spreading like wildfire, fuelled by instant loans, aggressive marketing and star-studded endorsements. Given weak enforcement, these platforms ensnare countless users, many of them young, trapping them in a relentless cycle of addiction and debt. While authorities scramble to rein them in, the industry thrives in the shadows, dodging regulations and accountability. Lavpreet Kaur and Naveen Kumar delve into the murky world of this high-stakes digital gamble

Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, proposes to add 24 urbanised villages around Bengaluru to the city’s civic limits. Shreyas H.S. The Hindu visits some of the villages to discover the contrasting realities there

King Charles III, 76, was briefly hospitalized due to temporary side effects from his cancer treatment. While his engagements were postponed, he has returned to Clarence House and remains positive about his recovery. The King’s diagnosis was announced in Feb. 2024, and he has continued to maintain a busy schedule despite his condition.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a significant shift in the country's relationship with the US, emphasizing the need for economic independence from its neighbour. This comes in response to US tariffs that Carney described as a "direct attack" on Canada's economy, pledging forceful retaliatory measures.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism reveals majority of revolutionaries at Andaman Cellular Jail were from Bengal, sparking debate on national monument status

Mohanlal's sequel 'L2: Empuraan' directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran opened powerfully, earning Rs 22 crore across all languages on its first day. The film collected Rs 19.45 crore in Malayalam, with significant success in Kerala's key cities. It received positive reviews for its high production values and narrative, despite a slower second half. ETimes rated it 3.5 out of 5, noting engaging elements but lacking the novelty and punch of its predecessor 'Lucifer'. The movie, however, retains anticipation with fans eager for more.

BJP stages ‘Halla Bol’ rally in Shimla against Congress government’s alleged ‘mafia raj’ in Himachal Pradesh

A few days prior, the Chief Minister had appealed for a direct flight between Kolkata and London during her meeting with investors at the High Commission of India in London