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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicClassical Languages

Topic: Classical Languages

From Kannada to Tamil sign language series – what’s Modi govt’s list of 55 classical Indian texts

The Modi government continues its fight against the Macaulay system, releasing a collection of literary works developed by classical language centres.

Education Minister Meets Classical Language Scholars

The event saw the presence of Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti Chairman Chamu KrishnaShastry, UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar, academics, scholars, and Ministry officials.

Classical language status: Govt move sparks discussion on criteria & ‘neglected’ indigenous languages

Recognition of 5 more languages as 'classical' sparks mixed reactions from linguistic experts. Some call the move ‘progressive & inclusive’, others say it’s about ‘politics & polity’.

On Camera

India-EU FTA gives template for shared governance. It will rewire a market worth €27 trillion

The most obvious impact will be trade liberalisation, but the architecture of the agreement goes far beyond tariffs.

India spooks investors instead of calming them

Union Budget brings home to markets the unpleasant reality of fiscal dominance where RBI ends up prioritising deficit financing over its primary function of inflation control.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.