Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that the NEP 2020 does not mandate any language and criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for misinterpreting it. Pradhan urged the state to implement NEP 2020 for the benefit of young learners, while CM Stalin and other leaders voiced concerns over the potential imposition of Hindi and its impact on Tamil language.
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Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming showed frustration in a press conference after their first loss of the season to RCB. Fleming called a journalist's question about CSK's playing style 'silly' and defended their approach, emphasizing the difficulties in adapting to the Chepauk pitch. The match marked CSK’s first defeat of the season, with RCB securing their first victory at Chepauk since 2008, winning by 50 runs.
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Aam Aadmi Party released a poster accusing various leaders of dishonesty, including PM Modi and Congress's Rahul Gandhi. This action has escalated tensions between AAP and Congress, with Congress leader Alka Lamba challenging AAP's commitment to the INDIA bloc. The situation reflects ongoing internal conflicts and power struggles within the opposition against the BJP.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2025 Session 2, following the exam held from April 2 to 9. Candidates can now access it on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. This comes after the provisional key and objection window. Results are expected soon, with over 10 lakh candidates having appeared.
The Supreme Court of India highlighted the importance of protecting senior citizens, stating that gift deeds executed by parents can be invalidated under the Maintenance and Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act if their children do not provide for them, even if such conditions are not explicitly stated in the deed.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained key portfolios including Home, Law, and Judiciary, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde received Urban Development and Public Works. NCP leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar secured the Finance Ministry. The portfolio allocations, announced after weeks of negotiations, follow the recent cabinet expansion of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition government.