The Swiss Federal Council announced plans on September 19, 2025, to draft a bill ensuring cantons continue teaching a second national language at primary level. This initiative aims to safeguard national cohesion and educational harmonization amidst concerns over some German-speaking cantons prioritizing English or delaying second language instruction.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced initiatives to safeguard and restore the state's literature through the Uttarakhand Language Institute, emphasizing the importance of local languages for future generations.
China boasts a remarkable linguistic diversity, with over 300 living languages spoken, though Mandarin is the most prevalent. Despite this richness, many languages are under threat, facing suppression and limited recognition, which creates significant barriers for their speakers in various aspects of life.
Empuraan," the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster "Lucifer," will premiere its first show at 6:00 AM IST on March 27, 2025, with screenings worldwide in their respective time zones. The film stars Mohanlal reprising his role as Khureshi-Ab'raam and Prithviraj reprising his role as Zayed Masood.
The Budget Session of Parliament resumed on March 17th, with both Houses addressing key legislative matters and reports from various standing committees. The session was also marked by an uproar in the Rajya Sabha over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's 'thokenge' remark, which he later apologized for.
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, removing the previous requirement of language assistance for non-English speakers. This decision aims to encourage integration into American culture and streamline communication, although it has sparked concern among advocacy groups.
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has accused the Tamil Nadu government of poor governance, deteriorating law and order, and attempting to divert public attention from increasing sexual crimes and POCSO cases. Meanwhile, DMK leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, strongly reject allegations of Hindi imposition and vow not to accept the New Education Policy.
President Trump's executive order designating English as the official language of the United States has sparked concern among activists and advocacy groups who fear it will hinder access to essential services and democratic participation for non-English speakers.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of the U.S., aiming to promote unity and a shared American culture while ensuring consistency in government operations. This order revokes a previous executive order requiring federal agencies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States. The order allows government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in languages other than English.
NoBroker, India's first proptech unicorn, has launched ConvoZen.AI, a powerful Conversational AI cloud designed to monitor and automate customer conversations, offering a complete suite of features in multiple Indian languages to help businesses reduce costs, improve sales conversions, and boost agent efficiency.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi advocates for the implementation of the New Education Policy 2020, citing a strong demand from the youth who feel disadvantaged due to the state's two-language policy. Meanwhile, Chief Minister MK Stalin urges the public to defend the state against the three-language policy and delimitation of constituencies.
Indian workers, drawn by the region's renowned thoroughbred industry, have found a home in Urakawa, Hokkaido, forming a unique community while contributing significantly to the local workforce. Their presence has led to the development of cultural bridges and a welcoming environment for both Indian and Japanese residents.
Bilingual municipalities in Quebec have been denied their request to suspend sections of Bill 96, the province's French-language reform, while their legal case proceeds. The court ruled that the municipalities did not demonstrate serious or irreparable harm from the law, which grants extensive enforcement powers to the language oversight body.
Shah Rukh Khan recently made a rare appearance at a media event and talked about the challenges his family faced in the past few years, particularly related to his son Aryan Khan's legal issues. He shared the lessons he learned during this time and expressed gratitude for the success of his recent films, marking his strong comeback in the industry.
Indian students pursuing Master's degrees in France will now receive a five-year post-study work visa and two-year work visa. The Indian foreign ministry has reported a steady increase in the number of Indian students studying in France over the last three years. France is among the top five study destinations for international students
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 18 to discuss issues related to farmers in the state. The Finance and Planning portfolio has been bagged by Pawar and other Nationalist Congress Party MLAs who joined the government on July 2 and are happy with the allocation of portfolios
NCP President Sharad Pawar demands immediate action to restore peace in Manipur after shocking images emerged of two women being paraded naked. He urges the Prime Minister's Office and the Union Home Ministry to take necessary steps to restore peace. Pawar's daughter and NCP's working president, Supriya Sule, also demand immediate action
Saravanan Sivakumar, also known by his stage name Suriya, has made a remarkable legacy in the entertainment industry. Celebrating his 48th birthday yesterday, the actor and producer continues to charm audiences with his impressive performances and remains a widely-respected figure in the entertainment industry
Google's Bard is now a more refined experience thanks to the new features Google has introduced. Bard's unique characteristic is that for every question he asks, Bard will give you three drafts. The three drafts are often more or less the same but are written in a different format. If you ask about a specific phone's specifications you may be looking to buy, eight of 10 will be right but two will be wrong
