CBSE’s new order requiring Class 9 students to study three languages ​​from the 2026-27 session has been challenged legally in the Supreme Court. The petitioners have argued that the sudden implementation lacks proper infrastructure, risks academic disruption, and forces many students to abandon foreign languages ​​they have studied for years.

A major legal challenge has reached Supreme Court Against the decision of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to make third language mandatory for class 9 and 10 students from the 2026-27 academic session. According to a report by Live Law, a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by parents and teachers from several cities has questioned both the timing and implementation of the new language policy.The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who agreed to list the petition next week after senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi sought urgent hearing.During the mention, Rohatgi argued that the new policy could seriously hamper the academic preparation of students. He told the court that students studying in Class 9 cannot be expected to suddenly learn a new language and then appear for the Class 10 examinations within such a short period of time, Live Law reported. He warned that the move would cause “chaos” for students, schools and parents.

Parents and teachers from four cities reached the court

The petition has been filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by 19 petitioners, including parents and teachers from Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and Chennai. The respondents in the case are the central government, CBSE and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).At the center of the controversy is CBSE circular number Acad-33/2026 issued on May 15, 2026. The circular said that from July 1, 2026, Class 9 students will have to study three languages, identified as R1, R2 and R3, of which at least two will be native Indian languages.Under the policy, students who wish to study foreign languages ​​like French or German can do so as a third language only if the first two languages ​​are Indian languages. Otherwise, foreign language can be taken only as an additional fourth subject.

The petition states that CBSE suddenly changed its stand

The petitioners have argued that the circular directly contradicts CBSE’s earlier communication issued on April 9, 2026. According to the petition, CBSE had earlier clarified that the mandatory third language requirement for Class 9 students will not be implemented till the 2029-30 academic session.The petition claims that schools and families planned the academic year based on that assurance. It has been argued that the sudden reversal just weeks before implementation has confused students and institutions.The petition further states that many students have already spent years studying foreign languages ​​and will now be forced to suddenly switch to another language stream in the middle of their schooling.

Questions raised on teachers and textbooks

A central argument in the petition relates to the lack of infrastructure to implement the policy. The petitioners have alleged that the circular itself acknowledges the shortage of trained teachers and textbooks. According to the petition, CBSE has allowed temporary arrangements such as appointing teachers from other subjects who have “functional proficiency” in a language and using Class 6 textbooks with additional local content for Class 9 students.The petition argues that such measures highlight the lack of preparedness behind the rollout. Citing Article 14 of the Constitution, the petition claims the policy is “patently arbitrary”. It also cites Article 21A, arguing that meaningful education cannot be ensured by merely imposing a compulsory subject without proper teaching infrastructure and academic planning.

The petition has been cited NEP 2020Warned of stress on students

The petitioners have also relied on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, arguing that the policy framework emphasizes flexibility and clearly states that no language should be imposed on students or states.The plea further claims that the revised mandate is against the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023 and contradicts CBSE’s own previous notifications regarding phased implementation.Another concern raised before the court is the academic stress it may cause to students already studying foreign languages. The petition argues that forcing them to change subjects at the secondary level may disrupt continuity and create unnecessary pressure during board exam years.

Foreign language teachers may also be affected

The petition additionally cites Article 19(1)(g), arguing that teachers and institutions involved in foreign language education may face professional harm if foreign languages ​​are excluded from the mainstream three-language system.Citing media reports and representations from parents, the petition claims that confusion has started spreading among schools. A communication referred to in the petition reportedly offered Hindi, Sanskrit and French as language options for Grade 9 under the revised structure.The petitioners have sought quashing of the May 15 CBSE circular and restoration of the previous position of April 9, which had postponed the mandatory implementation for Class 9 students till 2029-30. They have also sought interim relief to prevent the implementation of the policy on existing students while the matter is pending before the Supreme Court.

New Delhi: Bought a defective product? Facing poor service from a company, builder, bank, airline, hospital or online platform? Indian consumer law allows you to approach the Consumer Commission for compensation and relief without going through the lengthy civil court process.Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, consumers can file complaints against unfair trade practices, defective goods, deficiency in services, overcharging, misleading advertisements, etc.

Who can file a consumer complaint?

The complaint can be filed by an individual consumer, group of consumers, legal heir or representative, registered consumer association or even by the Central or State Government in some cases. “Consumer” generally means a person who purchases goods or hires services for personal use and not for commercial resale.You can approach the consumer commission for issues like faulty mobile phones, electronics or appliances, online shopping fraud, delay in possession by builders, insurance claim rejection, banking or credit card disputes, medical negligence, airline cancellation or poor service, misleading advertisements, charging more than MRP and poor telecom or internet services.Before filing a case, it is advisable to send a written notice or email to the company or seller explaining your problem, the compensation or refund you want, and the deadline for resolution. Many disputes are resolved at this level.Keep copies of invoices, receipts, emails, chats, screenshots, warranty cards and transaction details. These documents become important evidence later on.

Where should you file a complaint?

Consumer cases are filed before consumer commissions based on the price you paid for goods or services. Under the 2019 Act, jurisdiction is determined by the actual consideration paid and not by the compensation being claimed.There are three levels of consumer commission. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission handles cases where the value of goods or services paid is up to ₹50 lakh. For claims above ₹50 lakh and up to ₹2 crore, the case goes to the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Cases where the value paid exceeds ₹2 crore are heard by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, commonly known as NCDRC.The complaint can generally be filed where the opposite party lives or works, where the business is conducted, or where the cause of action arose. Importantly, under the 2019 Act, a consumer can also file from where they live or work – they do not need to travel to the seller’s location.

Can complaints be filed online?

Yes. Consumers can lodge complaints online through the government’s eDaakhil portal (edaakhil.nic.in). The portal allows users to lodge complaints, upload documents, pay fees online and track the status of the case digitally.

What details should be contained in the complaint?

The consumer complaint must clearly state the name and address of both the parties, the facts of the dispute, the date of purchase or transaction, the amount paid, the deficiency or defect involved, supporting evidence and the relief sought.You can seek refund, replacement, compensation, removal of defects, litigation costs, or compensation for mental harassment.

Is it mandatory to appoint a lawyer?

No, consumer courts are designed to be consumer-friendly, and individuals can argue their cases without hiring a lawyer. However, for complex or high-value cases, legal aid may still be a better option.

What is the filing deadline?

The complaint must generally be filed within two years from the date when the cause of action arose. If there is delay, the Commission may allow the case even if sufficient cause for the delay is shown.Once the complaint is accepted, a notice is issued to the opposite party, the company or seller files a reply, the evidence is examined, a hearing is held and the Commission passes an order.Before proceeding to a full hearing, the Commission may refer the case to arbitration if both parties agree. This may result in a quick resolution without the need for a lengthy hearing.The Commission may order refund, replacement of goods, compensation, penalty for unfair practices or closure of misleading advertisements.

Can the order be challenged?

Yes. Appeals against the orders can be made from the District Commission to the State Commission within 45 days, from the State Commission to the National Commission within 30 days and to the National Commission within 30 days. Supreme Court within 30 days.

film producer Quentin Tarantino You can prepare for your next film with brad pitt With ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’, but according to the latest reports, tensions were high on the sets of his previous film ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’.veteran actor bruce dern Her eyebrows raised when she recalled an incident on the set in which the director threatened the star that her Hollywood career would be ‘over’. Speaking to PEOPLE at the premiere of the documentary ‘Dernsey’ at the Cannes Film Festival, Dern opened up about the disagreement on the set.Recalling the scene, he described how he improvised a line during the take, which led to an unexpected reaction from Pitt. He said, “When Brad Pitt wakes me up in ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,’ I’m in bed and wake up and I get a little sad and just say, ‘I’m not really sure what’s going on.’ “I am looking at him. [Pitt] Cut off the camera. He cut off the camera. The look on Quentin’s face – I mean, he was dead serious – and he said, ‘Brad, what did you just do?'”Dern revealed that Pitt further explained that the improvised line was not part of the script and so he ‘cut the camera’. However, this provoked an agitated reaction from Tarantino, who warned him, “Never again in your life will you bite a camera or you will die in this business. This is my domain.”According to Dern, Pitt insisted, “Well, what he said wasn’t in the script.”‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ was both a critical and commercial success. The film earned 10 nominations at the Academy Awards and won two Oscars, including Best Supporting Actor for Pitt.According to the latest reports, Pitt will return as stuntman Cliff Booth in the Netflix film to be released in December this year. Directed by Filmmaker david fincherThe film, written by Tarantino, is the sequel to ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and is set in 1977 Hollywood.The film will open in IMAX theaters globally on November 25 for a two-week exclusive run before coming to Netflix on December 23, Netflix said in a statement.

RCB’s Virat Kohli (Image: X)

Royal Challengers Bangalore legend Virat Kohli is chasing another big feat in IPL 2026 as RCB is set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league-stage match before the playoffs. The star batsman is now on the verge of setting a new benchmark, leaving behind the historical records of Chris Gayle, David Warner and KL Rahul.Sunrisers Hyderabad will host table-toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 67th match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium tonight, with a direct ticket to the top-two at stake. Both teams have already qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs, but this contest is very important as the winner strengthens their chances of securing a valuable double-chance advantage in the playoffs with Gujarat Titans. Both the teams have faced each other 27 times in IPL history, with SRH holding a slight lead with 14 wins compared to RCB’s 12 wins. Earlier this season, RCB defeated Pat Cummins-less SRH by six wickets in the tournament opener on March 28, comfortably chasing 201 with 26 balls remaining.Kohli is currently placed sixth in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with 542 runs in 13 innings at an impressive average of 54.20 and a strike rate of 164.74. This is his fourth consecutive IPL season with more than 500 runs and ninth overall in his IPL career.Now, the RCB icon is just 58 runs away from creating history. Kohli is currently tied with Chris Gayle, David Warner and KL Rahul for most consecutive IPL seasons with over 600 runs. Gayle achieved the feat in 2011, 2012 and 2013, David Warner achieved it in 2016,2017 and 2019 (he was unavailable in 2018) and KL Rahul scored in 2020, 2021 and 2022, while Kohli scored 600 in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Equaled the record with more campaigns.If Kohli scores 58 or more runs against SRH, he will become the first batsman in IPL history to score more than 600 runs in four consecutive seasons.

Scores of over 600 in consecutive IPL editions:

Even though Virat failed to score 58 against SRH, he has an opportunity to set a new benchmark and record in his account in the playoffs.

The anticipatory bail of mother-in-law Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma dowry murder case is likely to be cancelled.

Bhopal: Former district judge Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of 33-year-old Tvisha Sharma, who allegedly committed suicide at her Bhopal home earlier this month, now faces the possibility of cancellation of her anticipatory bail as well as a review of her position as chairperson of the Bhopal District Consumer Commission.Police on Thursday issued a “third and final notice” to Giribala Singh asking him to record his statement in connection with the case. The investigators indicated that if she continues to refrain from cooperating in the investigation, they may approach the court to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to her earlier by the Bhopal sessions court.At the same time, the Madhya Pradesh government has reportedly sought clarification from the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission whether the person under investigation in such a case can continue to be the head of the District Consumer Panel.The matter has also reached the Madhya Pradesh High Court, where several petitions related to alleged dowry deaths are expected to come up before a vacation bench on Friday.Twisha’s husband Samarth Singh, who is still absconding, has moved the Jabalpur bench of the high court for anticipatory bail after his previous plea was rejected by the sessions court. Meanwhile, Tvisha’s father Navnidhi Sharma has filed a petition demanding cancellation of the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh.Also read: ‘2 days, 2 hours and 20 minutes’: Tvisha Sharma’s mother-in-law claims discrepancy in DVR content, WhatsApp texts were tampered withPolice Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said the notices issued earlier to Giribala Singh could not be served personally as she was not present at her Katara Hills residence – the same house where Twisha was found hanging on May 12. The third notice also could not be given personally and was ultimately sent through WhatsApp.Under the provisions of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS), women, senior citizens, children below 15 years of age and persons with disabilities cannot generally be called to police stations for questioning, with investigators required to record their statements at home or at a mutually agreed upon location.Defense lawyer Mrigendra Singh argued that Tvisha never made any allegations against her husband or mother-in-law before her death and did not leave any suicide note. He accused the dead woman’s family of “spreading lies” after the incident.Meanwhile, Giribala Singh has also approached a magistrate court alleging lapses in handling electronic evidence seized during the investigation. In an application filed before the Judicial Magistrate First Class court, he claimed that the police failed to properly record the contents of the seized DVR linked to the CCTV cameras installed at his residence.The plea said that the CCTV system has not been regularly serviced by the private firm that maintains it, which has led to the alleged discrepancy in the timestamps showing a difference of two days, two hours and 20 minutes. Singh argued that this has created confusion in the public discussion over the case and requested the court to direct the SIT to formally document the contents of the DVR in the presence of independent witnesses.He further sought directions to preserve the electronic devices belonging to Twisha’s relatives, alleging that the doctored WhatsApp chats were being circulated to influence public perception.Also read: Twisha Sharma death case: Both sides reach court for preservation and investigation of electronic evidenceNoida resident and former model turned actor Twisha Sharma was found dead in her marital home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and abetting her suicide, while the Singh family has alleged that she was struggling with drug addiction.Police have registered an FIR against Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh under provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act as well as sections 80(2), 85 and 3(5) of the Indian Judicial Code. The authorities have also announced a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of Samarth Singh and have approached the court demanding cancellation of his passport.

Wipro founder Azim Premji’s son buys house worth Rs 45.7 crore in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Tariq Premji, billionaire philanthropist and son of Wipro Founder Azim Premjihas bought a luxury duplex penthouse in central Bengaluru for Rs 45.7 crore, according to property registration documents shared via Zapkey. The apartment is located at “27 Summit”, an ultra-luxury residential tower in Sampangiramnagar near the city’s CBD. The project is developed by Maia Estates backed Nestled Haven Developers. The transaction was registered in February this year.The duplex penthouse, identified as Penthouse B, spans the 25th and 26th floors of the tower. Its carpet area is 7,065 sq ft and super built-up area is 10,602 sq ft. The deal also includes 11 covered car parking spaces. The sale consideration stood at Rs 45.71 crore. Documents show that the price on super built-up area is around Rs 43,123 per square.The project received its occupancy certificate in April 2025.“The purchase of a penthouse at 27 Summit for over Rs 45.7 crore is one of the biggest residential deals in Bengaluru this year,” said Sandeep Reddy, co-founder of property data analytics platform Zapkey.“We have seen a steady stream of high-value transactions registered at the 27th Summit in the past. But a ticket size of this magnitude underlines the building’s status as a landmark ultra-luxury destination in Bengaluru’s CBD,” he said.The deal comes amid a sharp increase in high-value residential transactions in Bengaluru. India’s technology capital, long considered more affordable than Mumbai or Delhi NCR, has seen a steady rise in ultra-luxury home purchases by startup founders, business families and senior executives.Last year, Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy bought a second apartment in Kingfisher Towers for around Rs 50 crore, while Quest Corp chairman Ajit Isaac bought a Koramangala property for Rs 67.5 crore. Earlier, Essentia Partners, a company linked to Manipal Hospitals chairman Ranjan Pai, had acquired the Lavelle Road property for Rs 165.6 crore.Bengaluru’s Rs 10 crore and above housing market is set to cross Rs 1,000 crore in annual sales for the first time in 2024-25, according to a 2025 report by India Sotheby’s International Realty and CRE Matrix.

Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Vamika GabbiAnd Rakul Preet Singh Starrer ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ has completed one week in theatres. After a good opening weekend, the film started showing a declining trend in its box office numbers. The film failed to surpass the box office numbers of its predecessor. The arrival of new films on Friday will have further impact on the collection of the Ayushmann starrer film.

‘husband wife and she to do’ box office collection Day 7 (1st Thursday)

Mudassar Aziz The direction received mixed reviews from the audience and this was reflected in the box office numbers. According to Sacnilk report, the film’s collection on the seventh day saw a decline of 27.3% compared to the sixth day. The film grossed Rs 2 crore on its first Thursday in 4,940 shows. With this, the total India gross collection has reached Rs 34.43 crore, while the total India net collection now stands at Rs 29 crore.Ayushmann Khurrana’s film managed to earn Rs 0.50 crore on the seventh day in the overseas market. Due to this the foreign earnings increased to Rs 5.85 crore. Now the worldwide gross collection of the film has reached Rs 40.28 crore.

Day-wise Collection (India Net)

Day 1: Rs 4 croreDay 2: Rs 5.75 croreDay 3: Rs 7.75 croreDay 4: Rs 3.25 croreDay 5: Rs 3.50 croreDay 6: Rs 2.75 croreDay 7: Rs 2 croreTotal: Rs 20.75 crore

‘Husband, wife and those two’ vs. ‘Husband and wife and that’

Meanwhile, Kartik Aryan, Bhumi Pednekar and Ananya Panday’s 2019 film ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh’ collected Rs 4.36 crore on the 7th day. With this the total India net collection of the film became Rs 55.97 crore.

More information about ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’

Apart from Ayushmann, Rakul Preet, Sara and Vamika, the film directed by Mudassar Aziz also stars Vijay Raaz, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Vishal Vashistha, Guneet Singh Sodhi, Durgesh Kumar, Ayesha Raza Mishra, Shirish Kumar Sharma and Deepika Amin.The film hits theaters on May 15, 2026. It faced competition from ‘Chand Mera Dil’ starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from a variety of public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Power cuts were reported overnight in some areas

Chennai: As the nights are getting warmer, there are reports of prolonged power cuts in many areas of the city for the last few days. On Thursday, the temperature in Chennai crossed 40C for the second consecutive day. This affected the city’s electricity demand, which exceeded 4,800MW for the first time, breaking the previous record of 4,769MW in 2024.Residents of Villivakkam, Kodungaiyur, Nandambakkam, Velachery, Madipakkam, Thiruvanmiyur and Tiruvottiyur complained of power cuts for four hours on Wednesday night and Thursday, while peripheral areas like Muttukadu, Pattabhiram and Ponneri complained of power cuts for almost the entire night.Arun Prakash of Villivakkam said the power supply was disrupted around 4.30 am on Thursday and was restored at around 8.40 am. S Kannan of Nandambakkam said there were power cuts several times at night, with no one to complain to the local section office. In Tiruvottiyur, residents gathered at the section office on Thursday morning after there was no electricity overnight. Mohammed Yusuf of Madipakkam said that children are unable to sleep. “PM Modi is asking employees to work from home, but power supply is unreliable,” he said.Power cuts continued in various areas on Thursday, but TNPDCL officials said their quick response teams were on the ground to repair the fault in the network and restore power supply. “In Royapuram, the problem was with an underground cable, while the 33 KV substation reported a fault in Alandur. Similarly, a 250 KVA transformer in Semmancherry malfunctioned, disrupting supply to nearby areas. Most of the issues have been resolved,” he said.Power Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday said complaints received through Minnagam, social media and WhatsApp were addressed immediately, giving clear feedback to consumers about the outage and estimated restoration period. “The reporting system will soon be made more interactive to keep consumers informed. Work is underway for this,” he said.