Indian languages

September 14, 2026 1:45 PM

Hindi and all Indian languages must become instruments of national unity, Viksit Bharat: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said India’s linguistic diversity is its greatest strength and called for strengthening Hindi alongside the preservation and promotion of all Indian languages. In his message on Hindi Diwas 2026, HM Shah said every Indian language carries a distinct history, folk tradition and worldview, contributing to the cultural identity of the country and helping transmit its values to younger generations. “Language is not merely a means of communication; it is ...

September 14, 2026 9:25 AM

Hindi moves forward taking all Indian languages along, emerges as language of technology, research: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday greeted all countrymen on Hindi Diwas, saying Hindi is moving forward, taking all Indian languages along with it, and is now also emerging as a language of technology and research. Sharing a post on X, HM Shah said, “Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on Hindi Diwas. As the official language, Hindi is playing an important role in strengthening public communication, good governance and national unity. Hindi, which mov...

April 16, 2026 4:35 PM

President Murmu highlights role of Indian languages at MG Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya convocation

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that Indian languages are central to the country’s cultural and intellectual identity, as she addressed the sixth convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya in Maharashtra's Wardha. Addressing students and faculty, the President emphasised that “the soul of India finds expression through Indian languages,” noting that a shared stream of culture, sensibility and consciousness flows across the country’s linguistic ...

February 17, 2025 3:36 PM

Union Government committed to implementing NEP: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday reaffirmed the Central government’s commitment to implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), countering the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government's accusations of language imposition and withholding of funds for the policy's rollout. Pradhan emphasized that the NEP, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promotes a level-playing field for students through a common educational platform while respecting linguistic diversity. “NEP gives...