Buckled under oppn 'pressure': Aaditya on '3-language policy' order withdrawal
Facing mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy.
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Paresh Rawal slams recliner seats in theaters: 'You Haven't Come to a Spa"- Read more here
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Hindustan Times
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