Multiple encounters in J&K triggers political war of words

A senior secondary school in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has received orders to replace Urdu with Sanskrit as a third language due to low enrollment in Urdu classes. The decision follows a similar directive to a school in Jaipur, sparking controversy and allegations about fake degrees among Urdu teachers.

Congress MP Kumari Selja expressed disappointment over Haryana election results, calling for a fresh start and identification of those responsible for the party’s shortcomings. Despite intense campaigns by senior leaders, the BJP appeared set for a third consecutive term in the state.

Calcutta High Court disapproves of trial courts giving unsolicited advice in divorce cases, stating that only the involved couple can judge their ability to reconcile. In a recent case, a trial court had advised a couple to reunite for their son’s sake, which the higher court deemed inappropriate.

Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, and Daniel Vettori might miss parts or all of the opening Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth due to a clash with the IPL mega auction. Their coaching commitments to Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, respectively, could take precedence over commentary and coaching duties for Australia.

Salesforce plans to cut over 1,000 jobs amid restructuring, while hiring new employees for its AI-driven product expansion. Displaced workers can apply for other roles within the company. This follows previous layoffs in January and July 2024. Salesforce, which has 72,682 employees, will report quarterly earnings on February 26, 2025.