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Friday, March 27, 2026
TopicIndigenous Languages

Topic: Indigenous Languages

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

Mrinalini Dhyani -
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’.

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Economy

Centre cuts excise duty by Rs 10/litre to absorb global oil shock, levies export tax to steady supply

Udit Bubna -
Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman & Hardeep Puri say govt effort meant to shield consumers from oil shock. Nayara Energy had raised pump prices Thursday

Defence

India’s fourth S-400 system ready in Russia, undergoing final testing before delivery

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The system was to delivered in March but will now reach the Indian shores by May, or June. The fifth S-400 will be delivered in the last quarter of this year.

National Interest

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

Shekhar Gupta -
One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.

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