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The Kannada Development Authority has urged Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to adopt a two-language policy in the state, favoring Kannada and English due to the ongoing debates on Hindi imposition. This recommendation stresses Kannada’s primacy and supports regional languages alongside maintaining minimal language learning burdens for students. …

Larsen & Toubro has implemented a one-day menstrual leave policy each month for its women employees in the engineering and construction sector, covering 5,000 women. This initiative aims to create a progressive workplace despite ongoing practical concerns about reinforcing gender biases. …

Shiwam Kumar Srivastava, visually impaired, fought a 15-year legal battle after being unfairly rejected despite clearing UPSC exams. The Supreme Court finally ordered his appointment, highlighting systemic bias. Shiwam’s case underscores the struggle of disabled individuals for rightful recognition in government services. …

Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticized engineers, consultants, and contractors for neglecting road safety, citing faulty planning and poor signage as primary causes of accidents. He urged collaboration between the industry and government to improve infrastructure, enforcement, and education. Experts highlighted the aim of achieving zero fatalities through improved road…

US companies Harley-Davidson and Tesla, despite President Trump’s push for lower Indian import duties, prefer manufacturing outside the US. Harley imports its bikes from Thailand, and Tesla will ship its cars from Germany due to locational advantages and economies of scale. India’s recent customs duty cuts are unlikely to change…

Five women from Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, involved in the Jal Jeevan Mission, will present their transformative stories at the UN House in New Delhi. Trained to test water quality, these women ensure access to clean drinking water in rural areas and will demonstrate their methods, highlighting the mission’s impact on…

Ashok Gehlot has called Mani Shankar Aiyar a frustrated and erratic individual for his remarks on Rajiv Gandhi’s competency. Aiyar’s critical comments have sparked significant backlash within the Congress, with leaders like Harish Rawat and Nana Patole condemning his statements and questioning his mental state. …

Two Indian nationals, Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu and Muraleedharan Perumthatta Valappil, were executed in the UAE after the country’s highest court upheld their death sentences for murder. Despite diplomatic efforts and mercy petitions, the sentences were carried out. The Indian Embassy provided consular and legal assistance throughout the case. …

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India aims to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to fully resolve the Kashmir issue. In response, Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah challenged the Centre, questioning why no action has been taken to reclaim PoK yet and the absence of discussion on China’s controlled land….

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann confronts farmers, accusing them of turning Punjab into a protest-ridden state. This standoff with farmers, crucial for AAP’s previous electoral success, comes amid heightened political tensions and opposition criticism following AAP’s Delhi election loss and Kejriwal’s controversial Punjab visit. …