MNS Workers Detained in Counter-Protest Over Marathi Food Stall

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

State News West India

Mumbai Police detained several Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers on July 8 after they staged a counter-protest at a local food stall operated by a Marathi-speaking vendor. The incident occurred amidst a larger campaign by the MNS to assert the primacy of the Marathi language and identity

State News West India

Maharashtra Withdraws Hindi Mandate Amid Policy Uproar

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Facing mounting political and public backlash, the Maharashtra government has withdrawn two controversial resolutions that sought to make Hindi a compulsory third language from Class I. The decision, confirmed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, came after widespread opposition from regional political parties and civil society, who labeled the move as an attempt at

South India State News

Tamil Nadu Govt Covers ₹2,152 Cr Withheld by Centre

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹2,152 crore from the state exchequer to compensate for funds withheld by the central government. This development comes amid ongoing tensions between the state and the Centre over language policy issues, which have led to financial disagreements. Tamil Nadu Compensates for Withheld Central Funds The Tamil Nadu government has […]

National Politics

Amit Shah Counters Stalin’s ‘LKG’ Remark Amid Language Row

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2025

The ongoing debate over language policy in India has intensified, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah responding to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s recent remarks criticizing the central government’s stance on language imposition. The exchange underscores the deep-seated tensions surrounding linguistic diversity and educational policies in the country. Stalin’s