Will shut schools if Hindi is imposed from Class 1 in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray | India News

MIRA/BHAYANDaR: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Friday said if Hindi was made mandatory for Classes 1 to 5 in schools in Maharashtra, his party will “shut down schools”. Speaking at a rally in Mira Bhayandar, he referred to CM Devendra Fadnavis’s latest reported statement that the three-language policy will be implemented in the state. Earlier…

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Railways certs amend ‘retardation’ to ‘intel disability’ | India News

NEW DELHI: A father’s fight for the dignity of his daughter, who has 65% intellectual disability, which made the court of the chief commissioner for persons with disabilities (CCPD) issue directives to remedy the situation, has led to the Indian Railways replacing the use of “mental retardation” with “intellectual disability” on railway concession certificates. A…

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Rahul Gandhi defends Robert Vadra against ED charges, Congress follows suit | India News

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi led Congress’ defence of Robert Vadra in the wake of the ED chargesheet against him, calling it BJP govt’s witch-hunt against “my brother-in-law” and exuding confidence that the truth will prevail.“My brother-in-law has been hounded by this govt for the last 10 years. This latest chargesheet is a continuation of that…

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To speed up NH projects, road transport min to soon start ranking states ‘ease of land acquisition’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry will soon start ranking states on parameters of ‘ease of land acquisition’ as delay in getting the required land remains the biggest roadblock for national highway and expressway projects. This is aimed at fixing delays during the pre-construction and the project execution stages.Ranking of states will also help the…

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Bihar electoral roll update: 94.7% electors covered as draft published on August 1 | India News

NEW DELHI: With 94.7% of Bihar’s 7.9 crore electors covered as regards collection of enumeration forms — after accounting for 4.7% electors not found at their addresses so far, including 6,978 ‘untraceable’ electors — the Election Commission on Friday said political parties and public will have a month’s time to seek correction and propose inclusion…

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Prashant Kishor injured at Bihar rally: Jan Suraaj founder leaves midway due to rib injury, given first aid | India News

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor suffers an injury in his ribs during his roadshow, in Arrah on Friday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishora appeared to be in pain at a rally in Bihar’s Bhojpur district on Friday,Upon noticing Kishor’s visible discomfort whilst seated, Bhojpuri vocalist Ritesh Pandey- who had become…

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