IIT Guwahati Professor D Udaya Kumar, who designed the Indian rupee symbol, distanced himself from the controversy over Tamil Nadu's decision to replace the Devanagari symbol with a Tamil letter in its budget logo. The state government's move is part of a larger language policy dispute with the central government. Kumar emphasized the autonomy of state decisions.
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The Supreme Court sought expert opinions from AIIMS Delhi on Jagjit Singh Dallewal's medical condition after 50 days of fasting. The Punjab Chief Secretary was directed to provide all medical reports. The court was surprised at claims of stable health parameters. The court plans a comprehensive order post-expert panel report and ongoing talks with protesting farmers, showing potential resolution.
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