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In a significant move, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the cornerstone of Indian educational content, has taken a step towards ensuring the accuracy of the historical narratives presented to its young learners. This action specifically pertains to the removal of contentious statements about Brahmins from the textbooks of 6th Standard students across the country.

In an age where the sanctity of education is paramount, the introduction of a chapter on dating and relationships in a Class 9 CBSE textbook has raised eyebrows and stirred a significant debate. This chapter, titled ‘Dating and Relationships (Understanding Yourself and the Other Person),** aims** to educate young minds on the nuances of dating, including modern terminologies such as ‘ghosting’, ‘catfishing’, and ‘cyberbullying’. However, one can't help but question: Is this the kind of education our schools should be prioritizing?

In the early hours of a Tuesday morning, Imam Zakir Hussain of the Mehrauli mosque was met with a significant change. As he was preparing for the day's morning prayers, authorities arrived to enforce a decision made by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The decision was clear: the mosque, alongside the Behrul Uloom madrasa operating within its premises where children lived and studied, was to be demolished due to its status as an illegal structure.

In a day marked by ceremonial grandeur and historic firsts, the Budget Session of the Parliament commenced this January 31. The spotlight was on President Draupadi Murmu as she made her inaugural address to the members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the newly inaugurated Parliament building.

In a significant ruling on Monday, the Madras High Court issued directives to the Tamil Nadu government and the State Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, emphasizing the sanctity of the Palani temple, also known as the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple, along with its sub-temples located in Tamil Nadu. This decision underscores a pivotal stance on religious practice and the preservation of sacred spaces within the Hindu community.

In a recent development that has drawn national attention, the Hindu community has approached India's highest judicial authority, the Supreme Court, with a significant request concerning the Gyanvapi Masjid, a site steeped in religious and historical significance. This move comes shortly after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) released a report on the Gyanvapi Masjid.

In an unprecedented decision that has captured the nation's attention, an additional district sessions court in Kerala's Alappuzha district has handed down a significant verdict. On Tuesday, the court sentenced 15 individuals associated with the PFI-SDPI to death for their involvement in the 2021 murder of BJP leader Ranjith Sreenivasan.

In the Belilious Road area of Howrah district, late on Wednesday night, a confrontation involving two different community groups resulted in injuries to almost two dozen individuals. This prompted the local authorities to implement Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as reported by The Indian Express.

In a significant ruling that impacts educational institutions across the country, the Supreme Court of India has made a clear statement regarding religious teachings in government-funded minority institutions. The apex court has stated that minority institutions, including those partially or fully funded by the government, cannot make religious education compulsory for their students.

As India gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially begun its campaign. This significant political move was initiated on Thursday, January 25, by party president JP Nadda in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Signaling its readiness for the upcoming general elections, the BJP unveiled a campaign video that is both a call to action and a statement of intent. Central to this launch is the two-minute and ten-second video featuring the party’s theme song, “Tabhi toh sab Modi ko chunte” (That’s why people select Modi), which articulates the widespread support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.