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  'Misconception that it is alien to India': SC rejects plea against Urdu signboard in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | April 16, 2025 16:35 IST

  The Supreme Court has upheld the use of Urdu on the signboard of a municipal council building in Maharashtra. In a notable verdict, the bench said it is a 'misconception that Urdu is alien to India.'

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  UP teacher arrested for forcing 'mere allah burai se bachana' prayer in a school run by VHP I WATCH

  India | December 25, 2022 11:34 IST

  Though the VHP accused the teacher of hurting the sentiments of the Hindus, the prayer was later found to have been written by famous Urdu poet Allama Iqbal, who is also known to have written ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha, Hindustan Hamara.’

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  5 reasons Munshi Premchand was a true exponent of secular India

  India | October 08, 2015 12:14 IST

  At a time when Indian politics is flared with communal tension, the life and work of Munshi Premchand has become more relevant.Munshi Premchand, was one of the foremost Hindustani writers of the early twentieth century.Also

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  Supreme Court approves Urdu as second official language of UP

  India | September 04, 2014 21:29 IST

  New Delhi: The Supreme Court today put its stamp of approval over decision to declare Urdu as second official language in Uttar Pradesh, saying language laws of the country are not rigid but accommodative to

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  Urdu reflects love and affection: Akhilesh Yadav

  India | August 05, 2014 10:27 IST

  Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that Urdu has always connected hearts and when the language is used, it reflects love and affection.Speaking on the occasion of a book prize distribution ceremony of

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  Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati among top 10 languages in Britain

  World | May 22, 2014 8:15 IST

  London, Jan 30: Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali and Gujarati are among the top 10 languages spoken in Britain, according to latest census figures.BBC reported that the number of people in England and Wales who could not