27 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

01. Prasar Bharati Boosts Regional Language TV with Free DD Free Dish Slots

Prasar Bharati has allocated free MPEG-4 DD Free Dish slots to 16+ regional channels in Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Odia, Marathi, Gujarati, and Punjabi languages until March 2026, enhancing linguistic diversity and improving access in underserved language markets.

02. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis: Only Marathi Compulsory, No Other Language Will Be Imposed

CM Devendra Fadnavis clarified that only Marathi is mandatory in Maharashtra schools, reversing an earlier proposal to make Hindi compulsory from first grade. He advocated for respecting Indian languages alongside international ones, noting Marathi's recently acquired classical language status.

03. Sapna Book House Launches 70 Kannada Titles to Celebrate Karnataka Rajyotsava

Leading publisher Sapna Book House simultaneously released 70 Kannada books across Karnataka, featuring established and new authors. This massive initiative aims to strengthen Kannada as an everyday language by making diverse knowledge accessible to Kannadigas.

04. Agriculture Minister Urges Indians to Learn South Indian Languages

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan encouraged Indians to learn at least one South Indian language during a sustainable farming seminar organized by the Isha Foundation, promoting both cultural exchange and environmental advancement.

05. PM Modi Praises Kannada Preservation Efforts in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Prime Minister Modi highlighted Dubai's 'Kannada Pathshale' initiative teaching over 1,000 children their heritage language. His recognition of the 2,000-year-old classical language with eight Jnanpith Awards brought pride to Kannadigas and eased concerns about regional language representation.

06. Konkan Railway Wins Top Hindi Implementation Award

KRCL received the Railway Minister's Official Language Trophy for 2024, recognizing their excellence in Hindi implementation among railway ministry undertakings. Chairman Santosh Kumar Jha accepted the award in New Delhi on December 26.

07. Chennai-based Ztorys Launches Platform for 300+ Languages

Chennai startup Ztorys has unveiled a content platform supporting over 300 regional and global languages, providing multilingual writers with publishing tools, analytics, and community features. The initiative aims to empower creators beyond English-dominated platforms while preserving linguistic diversity.

08. Adani Executive Calls for Collective Effort to Preserve Tulu Language

Kishore Alva of Adani Group emphasized the need for government, community, and private sector collaboration to preserve the ancient Tulu language. Plans include showcasing Tulu culture at Mangaluru International Airport, as interest in learning the language grows nationwide.

09. Constitution of India Now Available in Kashmiri for the First Time

After decades of attempts, the Indian Constitution has been translated into Kashmiri by an 11-member team led by Prof. Aejaz Mohammad Sheikh. This historic achievement provides Kashmiri with legal vocabulary and demonstrates the language's capacity to express complex ideas beyond poetry.

10. Ancient Marathi Stone Inscription Discovered in Konkan

A 1052 AD stone inscription with sun and moon carvings found near Dapoli, Maharashtra provides evidence of Marathi language's aristocratic nature and early Devanagari script usage in the Konkan region.

11. Odisha Increases Monthly Allowance for Traditional Artists Preserving Odia Culture

Odisha has raised monthly support for 47,704 traditional artists under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana. Artists aged 40-80 will now receive ₹3,000 (up from ₹2,000), while those above 80 will get ₹3,500, acknowledging their role in preserving Odia language and cultural heritage.