Language Row
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Maharashtra begins drive to teach Marathi to auto, cab drivers; CM Fadnavis assures no violence
Maharashtra | Apr 25, 2026, 10:09 AM ISTFadnavis said that promoting Marathi in cities like Mumbai and across Maharashtra is “not wrong,” but must be done responsibly. He underlined that the government’s role is to ensure that such issues do not escalate into conflict.
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MNS leader moves Nashik court against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over Marathi remarks
Maharashtra | Aug 05, 2025, 01:17 PM ISTMNS leader Sudam Kombade has filed a petition in Nashik sessions court against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for remarks allegedly insulting Marathi identity. Kombade has demanded a public apology and warned of consequences if Dubey visits Nashik.
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Nishikant Dubey confronted by Marathi MPs in Parliament amid Hindi vs Marathi row, claims Cong MP
India | Jul 24, 2025, 11:34 AM ISTOver the past few days, the Hindi Vs Marathi debate has been heating up in Mumbai. Videos have surfaced showing Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers confronting and allegedly attacking Hindi-speaking individuals.
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Raj Thackeray warns of shutting down schools if Hindi is imposed: 'We will not hesitate...'
Maharashtra | Jul 18, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTThe MNS chief asked the people of Maharashtra to stay alert and foil any plan of the government to impose Hindi. The BJP-led government recently withdrew two orders making Hindi mandatory in primary schools following strong opposition.
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BJP's Nishikant Dubey dares Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to visit north India, Tamil Nadu | Leaders react
Maharashtra | Jul 08, 2025, 09:45 AM ISTBJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated the ongoing Marathi-Hindi row by launching an attack on Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, accusing them of indulging in "cheap politics" ahead of the BMC elections. He was reacting to Raj Thackeray’s statement encouraging people to “beat but not film” non-Marathi speakers.
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Surprised they appreciate English, create dispute over Hindi: Fadnavis on Marathi slapgate row
Maharashtra | Jul 04, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTFadnavis confirmed that the police had filed an FIR and taken action, and warned of strict consequences if such incidents recur.
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MNS workers assault shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi, released soon after detention
Maharashtra | Jul 04, 2025, 01:40 PM ISTThe incident took place late Sunday in the Mira Road area of Mumbai, where the MNS workers slapped and threatened 48-year-old Babulal Chaudhary, owner of the Jodhpur Sweet Shop.
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'Respect Marathi but don't take law in your hands': Maharashtra Minister amid language row
Maharashtra | Jul 03, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTThe minister’s statement comes amid heightened tensions following the video, which shows the shop owner allegedly being manhandled by a group of individuals after he reportedly declined to converse in Marathi.
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VIDEO: Bengaluru woman hits auto driver with slipper, later seeks forgiveness on camera
Karnataka | Jun 02, 2025, 02:27 PM ISTThe incident occurred on Saturday, when Pankhuri, riding a two-wheeler with her husband, claimed that the auto driver had run over her foot — an allegation that Lokesh has denied.
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Kamal Haasan reacts to Kannada-Tamil row: 'Politicians not qualified to talk on language'
India | May 29, 2025, 07:20 AM ISTDuring the audio launch of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Chennai, Kamal Haasan claimed that "Tamil gave birth to Kannada."
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'Poor Kamal Haasan is unaware of Karnataka's history': Siddaramaiah slams actor over language remark
Karnataka | May 28, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTSiddaramaiah's response came after Kamal Haasan claimed that Kannada was "born out of" the Tamil language.
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Kamal Haasan under fire for saying 'Kannada born out of Tamil' at film event in Chennai
Tamil Nadu | May 27, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTActor Kamal Haasan has sparked controversy with his statement claiming Kannada "was born out of Tamil" during a film event in Chennai. His remarks drew protests from pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka and criticism from BJP leader BY Vijayendra.
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Man denied parking over Hindi, says English should be made a mandatory language
Trending | May 23, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTA Bengaluru-based techie took to X to share that he was denied parking for speaking in Hindi. Following this, he said that English should be made a mandatory language in India. Check out the post here.
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Karnataka SBI staffer transferred after video refusing to speak Kannada goes viral, sparks row
Karnataka | May 21, 2025, 04:59 PM ISTA language row erupted in Karnataka after a video went viral showing an SBI branch manager in Anekal taluk refusing to speak Kannada and insisting on Hindi. The incident drew widespread criticism from pro-Kannada groups and political leaders.
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'Speak in Marathi or we won't pay': Pizza delivery agent harassed by Mumbai couple, video viral
Maharashtra | May 13, 2025, 08:24 PM ISTA Domino’s delivery agent in Mumbai was harassed by a couple who refused to pay for their order unless he spoke Marathi. The incident, recorded by the agent, has gone viral. The couple insisted on the language demand, while Domino’s and Mumbai Police have yet to respond.
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Maharashtra panel urges CM to roll back Hindi mandate, Fadnavis says Marathi remains top priority
Maharashtra | Apr 21, 2025, 08:44 AM ISTThe Maharashtra government's language consultation committee has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to revoke the decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5. The panel argued the move contradicts the NEP, which does not mandate any language.
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Raj Thackeray's MNS protest grows in Mumbai as 'Hum Hindu hain, Hindi nahi' Posters appear in Dadar
Maharashtra | Apr 18, 2025, 11:53 AM ISTMaharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray slammed the Maharashtra government's move to implement Hindi as a third language for students in classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English-medium schools across the state.
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Bengaluru airport removes Hindi from display boards, sparks online uproar over language inclusivity
Karnataka | Apr 14, 2025, 11:43 AM ISTBengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has sparked a nationwide debate after removing Hindi from its signboards, retaining only Kannada and English. A viral video showing the updated signage triggered mixed reactions online.
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PM Modi's subtle jibe at MK Stalin amid language row: 'At least sign your name in Tamil'
Tamil Nadu | Apr 06, 2025, 06:24 PM ISTDuring the Tamil Nadu visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a rally, said the letters he receives from Tamil Nadu leaders don't have signatures in the Tamil language.
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MNS leader issues warnings, says 'those who don't want to speak Marathi can leave Maharashtra'
Maharashtra | Apr 05, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTAhead of civic polls in the state, MNS is pushing the Marathi language agenda. The Raj-Thackeray-led party has been seeking to enforce the Marathi language in banks and other institutions in the state.