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PIL Requests Enforcement of Three-Language Formula in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal

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11 months ago

March 7, 2025

In the midst of a heated discussion surrounding the purported ‘imposition of languages’ in southern states, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been presented to the Supreme Court. This PIL calls for the enforcement of the three-language formula recommended by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal.

The PIL, initiated by BJP leader and attorney GS Mani, requests that state governments be directed to implement the NEP and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the petitioner, any refusal or failure by the state governments to adopt the Central government’s National Educational Policy or to sign an MoU could jeopardize public interest and violate citizens’ rights.

“The state government has a constitutional and legal obligation to enact the National Educational Policy, 2020 set forth by the Central government and to establish an MoU for its implementation,” the petition states.

As noted by advocate Mani, all state governments except Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal have accepted and implemented this significant national education policy, which focuses on a tri-language curriculum.

The PIL asserts that the Central government introduced the National Education Policy to enhance the quality of education for students across all backgrounds. It emphasizes that all Indian languages should be made available free of charge to school children from disadvantaged groups, including those from poor, scheduled tribes, and backward classes.

The petition argues that the state governments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal are rejecting the three-language formula due to political motivations, falsely claiming that it would impose Hindi.

Underlining the applicability of Central government laws, plans, and policies to all states, the petition contends that state governments have a duty to execute these policies, which is a fundamental right and obligation enshrined in the Constitution.

“Access to free education is a fundamental right provided by the Constitution. By dismissing this plan, the state government is infringing on the fundamental right to free education for affected school children. Consequently, the Supreme Court should intervene and direct these three states to promptly implement the Central government’s National Education Policy,” the PIL concludes.

While the Centre defends the policy as a move towards promoting multilingualism, Tamil Nadu argues that it unfairly burdens non-Hindi-speaking states. The Tamil Nadu government has accused the Central government of attempting to covertly impose Hindi through the NEP, despite the state’s longstanding opposition to such initiatives. They have expressed strong objections to the NEP’s implementation, particularly regarding the three-language policy, alleging a push to enforce Hindi.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.