Calls for the removal of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh are growing after his government s response to a sexual assault case was deemed lax. A video of two women being assaulted and paraded naked went viral, prompting nationwide outcry. Singh, who is from the dominant Meitei community, has faced criticism for his handling of the case and his perceived bias towards his own community. Pressure on Singh has been mounting for some time, with some BJP leaders and opposition parties calling for his resignation. | Latest News India
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reserved her warmest reference for former Congress president Rahul Gandhi during her address, terming him “our favourite” | Latest News India
In an interview with HT, Pradhan also said that a focus on mother tongue in early childhood education is necessary in a country such as India. | Latest News India
Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that the NCERT has removed “mischievous” topics from the textbooks during its rationalisation exercise. | Latest News India