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‘It can’t be that Hindi won’t be taught’: SC to Tamil Nadu over Navodaya schools

Supreme Court Rebukes Tamil Nadu for Blocking Navodaya Schools Over Hindi Fears

The Supreme Court made strong remarks against Tamil Nadu's continued resistance to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, making it the only state in India without a single such school. The state's opposition stems from concerns that these centrally-run schools are a vehicle for imposing Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking populations. The court questioned the state's stance, indicating that fears of linguistic imposition should not deprive students of quality educational opportunities. The remarks highlight the long-standing tension between Tamil Nadu's pro-Tamil language policy and the central government's school network expansion efforts.

Behind-the-Scenes Diplomacy Ends Manoj Jarange's 20-Day Hunger Strike

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, 44, ended his 20-day hunger strike following intensive behind-the-scenes political negotiations. A dialogue session lasting nearly three and a half hours was central to convincing him to call off the fast. Discreet political maneuvering ran parallel to the talks, playing a key role in breaking the deadlock. The development was reported by NDTV based on sources familiar with the negotiations.