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Pradhan: Centre Not Mandating Any Language

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Addressing the opposition to the three-language formula, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described it as a “political stance” on Monday. He emphasized that the Centre is willing to discuss the matter, despite Tamil Nadu’s reversal just before signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative.

While speaking in the Lok Sabha, he dismissed concerns that the Centre is imposing any language on states, including Tamil Nadu.

“Tamil will continue as the medium of instruction until the eighth standard. No one is imposing any language on anyone in Tamil Nadu or any other state,” he stated, following an adjournment of the House prompted by protesting DMK MPs.

Earlier, in response to a parliamentary inquiry, Pradhan accused the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government of reneging on its commitment to implement the PM SHRI scheme. “We had been in discussions with the state, and at one point, the Tamil Nadu government seemed ready to formalize an agreement with the Centre, but they subsequently reversed their decision,” he said, addressing claims from DMK MP T Sumathy that the Central government is withholding funds for schools.

Sumathy alleged the Centre is denying financial support to the state due to its opposition to the three-language formula outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP).

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The minister pointed out that there are 20 days left in the current financial year and expressed optimism that the necessary funds would be released according to regulations. He highlighted that Congress-ruled states like Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh are embracing the NEP, collaborating with the Centre on the PM SHRI scheme, while the non-BJP government in Punjab is also cooperating. “However, our counterparts in Tamil Nadu are not being sincere and are lacking genuine commitment,” he remarked.

“They are jeopardizing the future of Tamil students by politicizing this issue for ulterior motives,” he added. Rejecting claims of harassment towards the Tamil Nadu government, Pradhan noted that the Centre has allocated funds for various schemes, including the PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

He emphasized that for the implementation of NEP 2020 and the establishment of model schools under the PM SHRI scheme, the state must sign an MoU with the Central government. Pradhan’s criticism of Tamil Nadu sparked protests from DMK MPs, resulting in a 30-minute adjournment of proceedings.

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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