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Fresh row over Urdu, UP's forgotten second official language

India, Feb. 22 -- Thirty-five years after Uttar Pradesh (UP) adopted Urdu as its second official language, chief minister Yogi Adityanath's speech in the state assembly has revived the contentious iss... Read More


Dhalla rejects claims of Indian meddling

India, Feb. 22 -- Indo-Canadian Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla condemned efforts to "discredit" her as "unacceptable" after Canadian media, citing unnamed party sources, alleged Indian inter... Read More


Fewer athletes in TOPS list for LA Games cycle

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- The double Olympics bronze medal-winning men's hockey team, the men's and women's athletics relay teams, and a number of individual athletes have been left out from the Target Ol... Read More


Directionless UP lose to Punjab, miss berth in final

KANPUR, Feb. 22 -- For yet another time, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association's trust on coaches from outside suffered a big jolt as Vikramjeet Singh Mailk-coached former champions and hosts Uttar Prades... Read More


300 athletes for Federation Cup Bodybuilding Championship

LUCKNOW, Feb. 22 -- More than 300 athletes, including men and women and 100 officials from across the country will be seen in action in the 14th Federation Cup 2025 Bodybuilding Championship here on S... Read More


India may bid for 2030 CWG, host some 2026 games events

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- India is interested in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is planning to send a letter of intent to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), according to a top official in t... Read More


stalin, pradhan harden stands amid row over new edu policy

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday reiterated the government's stance that the National Education Policy 2020 "upholds the principle of linguistic freedom" and... Read More


K'TAKA MIN: hijab BAN TO STAY AS SC HEARING MATTER

Bengaluru, Feb. 22 -- A ban on the practice of wearing hijabs at educational institutions in Karnataka will continue as the matter is pending in the top court, state school education and literacy mini... Read More


Country needs more energetic leaders in every field, says modi

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India needs leaders who can find solutions to global complexities while prioritising the nation's interests on the global stage. ... Read More


Funds for green cover used for iPhones, gadgets: CAG

Dehradun, Feb. 22 -- Funds meant for compensatory afforestation in Uttarakhand were diverted to buying iPhones, kitchen appliances, building renovation, even fighting court cases, the Comptroller and ... Read More