Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the National Education Policy, calling it a "saffron policy" designed to promote Hindi over regional languages, particularly Tamil. He claimed the policy neglects reservation and withholds funds from states not adopting NEP. Stalin also accused BJP of trying to increase its influence in parliament and undermining the federal structure.
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh refuted claims of historical northern dominance over the south, calling them misleading. He highlighted the significant contributions of Karnataka and other southern states to India's cultural and religious heritage amidst debates over the BJP-led Centre's Lok Sabha seat delimitation.
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Double Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh stresses the importance of grassroots investment and talent scouting to uplift India's sports future. He highlights exposure and mental preparation for Olympic success and urges talent identification at the nursery level. He advocates fostering a broader sports culture for overall health, with a focus on young athletes aged 12-14 for future Games.
Suryakumar Yadav, who started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders, will lead India in a five-match T20I series against England, starting at Eden Gardens. He reflects on his journey with KKR, his learnings from Gautam Gambhir, and expresses joy at captaining the national side.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena highlighted the "hellish living conditions" in parts of Delhi, sharing visuals of overflowing sewers and resident complaints about power cuts and sanitation issues. He urged Chief Minister Atishi and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal to address the problems. Kejriwal thanked Saxena and assured prompt action.
England recorded their 28th ODI loss after setting a 300-plus total, making them the most defeated team in such instances. Rohit Sharma led India to a series-clinching win with a brilliant 119, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Captain Jos Buttler admitted the team's shortcomings and emphasized the need for improvement despite ongoing challenges.
A bomb hoax caused chaos across four schools in Noida on Monday, just weeks after similar threats targeted 23 Delhi schools on January 8. The emails warned of bombs on school premises, resulting in mass panic, school shutdowns, and academic disruptions. Authorities conducted thorough safety checks, heightening concerns among students, parents, and staff.
Light rain and dense fog in New Delhi brought pleasant weather, while reducing pollution levels. The city's air quality index remained in the 'very poor' category. IMD forecasts thunderstorms and further showers. Stage IV measures to curb severe pollution were revoked, though actions to prevent further air quality deterioration remain in force.
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