13 - 19 September 2025

01. Maharashtra Mandates Marathi First on Government Websites

Maharashtra government requires all ministry websites to display their opening page in Marathi, the official state language, alongside uniform formatting and ".gov.in" domains to combat cyber fraud and standardize digital presence.

02. Government Launches New AI Projects with Multi-Language Support for India

The Indian government selected eight new foundational AI model projects under the IndiaAI mission, bringing the total to 12 initiatives. These AI models will receive subsidized GPU power and are expected to support multiple Indian languages through various parameter-sized models.

03. Jadavpur University Launches Translation Festival to Preserve Indigenous Languages

Jadavpur University's CENTIL celebrates its 20th anniversary with a week-long translation festival featuring workshops across five language pairs, prioritizing lesser-known indigenous languages like Lepcha, Kudmali, and Bodo to promote India's linguistic diversity.

04. Amit Shah Unveils Hindi-to-Regional Language Translation App

Home Minister Amit Shah launched a new translation app that converts Hindi content into various regional Indian languages, aiming to break language barriers and improve government-citizen communication across India's diverse linguistic landscape.

05. India Today Partners with CAMB.AI for Multilingual News Translation

India Today Group and CAMB.AI are collaborating to develop AI-powered translation solutions that will make quality journalism accessible across Hindi and regional Indian languages, reaching diverse audiences domestically and Indian diaspora globally.

06. Telugu Academy Chairman Pledges to Protect Language's Future

R.D. Wilson, newly appointed Telugu and Sanskrit Academy chairman, committed to protecting Telugu language against future challenges. At a writers' gathering in Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, he emphasized preserving Telugu's spoken beauty and literature, which transcends caste and religious boundaries.

07. Russia expands Hindi education as student interest surges

Russia is increasing Hindi language programs across universities as student interest grows significantly. Officials note Hindi's importance as India becomes the world's most populous country, with a new Hindi-Russian Idioms Dictionary recently welcomed by scholars.

08. Maharashtra to Establish Free Libraries at 75 Bus Depots to Promote Marathi Literature

Maharashtra will set up free public libraries featuring works by renowned Marathi authors at 75 bus depots. The initiative aims to promote Marathi literature, provide access to MPSC/UPSC study materials, and transform depots into cultural hubs for readers.