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Tulu language gets fresh push for national recognition, Eighth Schedule inclusion

The proposed Tulu Language National Recognition and Development Mission 2026–2035 seeks greater institutional support for the language, including its consideration for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

What is El Nino Effect and Why EAM Jaishankar Warned of a Crisis in Coming Months: Explained

Supreme Court rules out blanket firecracker ban, considers time-bound use

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s fresh bail pleas rejected by Delhi HC

Supreme Court to hear plea on CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s exercise of ECI powers

The petition questions whether powers vested in the multi-member Election Commission can be exercised or represented individually by the Chief Election Commissioner and seeks enforcement of the panel’s collective decision-making framework.

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of rising rape cases in Delhi-NCR

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran directed registration of a suo motu PIL after taking note of recent alleged sexual offences involving minors in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹50 lakh reward for Asian Games silver medallist Abhay Singh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a ₹50 lakh incentive for squash player Abhay Singh after his silver-medal finish in the men’s singles event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has backed the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed Oct 2 protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, but said he may not attend the demonstration in person.

LSR College to resume classes from Sep 24 after brief online shift

Lady Shri Ram College for Women will resume regular offline classes on Sep 24 after temporarily shifting teaching online following a police encounter near its back gate, with the college continuing coordination with Delhi Police over campus security.

India placed in severely restricted academic freedom category in global report

Scholars at Risk has placed India in the “severely restricted” category for academic freedom, citing restrictions on teaching, research and campus expression alongside growing government influence over higher education.