Russian Strikes on Kyiv Kill 27, Damage 50 Residential Buildings

Bombay HC closes plea after Maharashtra extends Marathi learning deadline by one year

The Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition that challenged Maharashtra's rule requiring cab and auto-rickshaw drivers to learn Marathi. The petition had claimed the language requirement violated the fundamental rights of drivers. The court's decision to close the case came after the state government announced a one-year extension to the compliance deadline. The extension gives drivers additional time to acquire a working knowledge of Marathi before the rule takes effect.

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27 killed, 50 homes damaged in Russian attack near Ukraine's Kyiv

Rahul Gandhi sidesteps Sonia memoir row, pivots to Kharge 'crime' allegation

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi declined to comment on the controversy surrounding his mother Sonia Gandhi's upcoming memoir, titled 'Belonging'. The book has drawn attention over reports of editorial changes that Sonia Gandhi allegedly rejected. Rahul redirected the conversation, stating his current focus was on what he described as a 'crime' against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The remarks signal an attempt by Rahul to shift political attention away from the internal party matter surrounding the memoir.