Why Oklahoma speed-limit signs say “No tolerance,” and what it really means for drivers

Why Oklahoma speed-limit signs say “No tolerance,” and what it really means for drivers

Most speed-limit signs across the United States are simple and straightforward. They display the maximum legal speed and little else. But drivers travelling through Oklahoma may notice something unusual. Beneath the posted speed limit, many signs carry an additional message: “No Tolerance.” For first-time visitors, the phrase can be confusing. Does it mean you’ll be…

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AR Rahman electrifies Washington with the National Symphony Orchestra on the heels of America @ 250 | India News

AR Rahman electrifies Washington with the National Symphony Orchestra on the heels of America @ 250 | India News

AR Rahman had a electrifying performance with the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap (File photo) There are moments in music when a performance becomes more than entertainment. It becomes a reminder of what humanity and genius can achieve when cultures do not compete for dominance but instead find harmony through understanding. AR Rahman’s electrifying…

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Why don’t antibiotics work against viruses? Understanding bacteria, viruses, and antimicrobial resistance

Why don’t antibiotics work against viruses? Understanding bacteria, viruses, and antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is rapidly emerging as a major global health crisis, fuelled by the widespread misuse of antibiotics, particularly for viral infections. Understanding the difference between bacteria and viruses is key to preventing unnecessary antibiotic use. The article explains how resistance develops, its public health consequences, and the global and Indian initiatives aimed at preserving…

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Vijendra Singh Chauhan: Are you a toxic parent without really knowing about it? Educator Vijendra Singh Chauhan shares eye-opening facts

Vijendra Singh Chauhan: Are you a toxic parent without really knowing about it? Educator Vijendra Singh Chauhan shares eye-opening facts

Photo: Youtube/Vijender Masijeevi Every parent wants the best for their child. Yet, sometimes, the habits parents see as discipline or guidance can slowly affect a child’s confidence, emotional security and relationship with them. According to educator Vijendra Singh Chauhan, toxic parenting is not always intentional. Often, it hides in everyday behaviours such as constant criticism,…

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Mark Zuckerberg returns to Twitter after three years to make an announcement, gets a message and tip from platform’s owner Elon Musk, who says: This post by Mark Zuckerberg …

Mark Zuckerberg returns to Twitter after three years to make an announcement, gets a message and tip from platform’s owner Elon Musk, who says: This post by Mark Zuckerberg …

This latest AI talent war shows a fundamental split in tech culture, one focusing on immediate financial security and another on long-term mission alignment, according to the report Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to X (formerly Twitter) after nearly three years to announce the public release of Meta’s new AI model, Muse Spark 1.1. His…

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BITS Pilani tops Hurun India U30 list, followed by IIT Delhi, with the highest number of young entrepreneur alumni

BITS Pilani tops Hurun India U30 list, followed by IIT Delhi, with the highest number of young entrepreneur alumni

BITS Pilani tops undergraduate institutions in Hurun India U30 ranking for young founders India’s startup ecosystem continues to witness a new generation of young founders building companies across sectors such as deeptech, space technology, fintech, sustainability, healthcare and mobility. Reflecting this trend, BITS Pilani has emerged as the leading undergraduate institution in the Avendus Wealth–Hurun…

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After ‘Tabaahi’, musician Vishal Mishra begins work on fourth song for Yash and Kiara Advani’s ‘Toxic’

After ‘Tabaahi’, musician Vishal Mishra begins work on fourth song for Yash and Kiara Advani’s ‘Toxic’

The upcoming Yash starrer gangstar action drama ‘Toxic’ remains one of the most anticipated films. Recently the makers released the first single ‘Tabaahi’ from the project featuring Yash and Kiara Advani composed by Vishal Mishra. Now the composer shared further updates about the songs. Vishal Mishra gives an update Vishal Mishra took to his Instagram…

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Real-life clone? This sheep, named after a famous singer, was the world’s first successful living replica |

Real-life clone? This sheep, named after a famous singer, was the world’s first successful living replica |

Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, was born in Scotland in 1996. Her birth sparked global debate about the ethics and safety of cloning technology. Dolly mated and had four lambs, but later developed arthritis and lung disease. Cloning mammals remains inefficient, with epigenetic reprogramming posing a significant challenge. This research also advanced the…

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Man develops food poisoning after eating expired Maggi bought from Vishal Mega Mart; court imposes Rs 2.8 lakh penalty

Man develops food poisoning after eating expired Maggi bought from Vishal Mega Mart; court imposes Rs 2.8 lakh penalty

AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Andhra Pradesh, in its July 10 order, has held Vishal Mega Mart liable for selling an expired packet of Maggi Atta Instant Noodles to a customer who later suffered food poisoning, calling the sale of expired food a “grave violation of…

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‘Will join Uddhav’s Ram Raksha Andolan,’ says Fadnavis, but with a question | India News

‘Will join Uddhav’s Ram Raksha Andolan,’ says Fadnavis, but with a question | India News

‘Will join Uddhav’s Ram Raksha Andolan,’ says Fadnavis, but with a question Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday questioned Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s proposed “Ram Raksha Andolan”, asking whether Thackeray knew the “Ram Raksha” stotra and understood its meaning.“He is organising a ‘Ram Raksha Andolan,’ but does he actually have any knowledge…

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The ‘Jurassic Park’ family bids adieu to Sam Neill: Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and more remember the star

The ‘Jurassic Park’ family bids adieu to Sam Neill: Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and more remember the star

‘Jurassic Park’ cast remembers Sam Neill Hollwood star Sam Neill’s demise has sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry. With many people remembering the actor and paying their respects, his ‘Jurassic Park family also reached out to remember their old and good times together. ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise cast says goodbye to Sam Neill Jeff Goldblum, who…

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‘Taken court for a ride’: SC raps ‘self-styled youth icons’ Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia for non-compliance of its order

‘Taken court for a ride’: SC raps ‘self-styled youth icons’ Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia for non-compliance of its order

SC raps Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on comedian Samay Raina and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for failing to comply with its earlier directions in the India’s Got Latent controversy case.The top court said Samay had “taken the court for a ride” and described both Samay and…

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Meet Carol Ruckdeschel: 84-year-old ‘wildest woman in America’ who has been living on an island for the 53 years in order to preserve nature for the future

Meet Carol Ruckdeschel: 84-year-old ‘wildest woman in America’ who has been living on an island for the 53 years in order to preserve nature for the future

What would you do for the love of nature? Apparently, live on a remote island with no roads for 53 years, preserving it for the world. Every year, 84-year-old Carol Ruckdeschel walks along the beach on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Donning her white boots, hair in pigtail braids, she takes notes of her home in a…

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SC refuses interim stay on CBSE’s three-language policy NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language policy for the 2026-27 academic session, observing that ‘learning a language never goes waste’, while agreeing to hear petitions challenging the policy in detail next week.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana issued notice on fresh petitions and scheduled the matter for hearing on Wednesday next week. The court, however, refused to grant any interim stay on the CBSE circulars at this stage.The petitions challenge the CBSE’s decision to implement the revised three-language policy from the current academic year. The petitioners argued that students studying in Class 9 would now have to study two Indian languages, forcing many to drop languages they had been learning since Class 5. They also raised concerns over English being treated as a non-native language under the policy, besides pointing to the lack of teachers and textbooks for several Indian languages.Appearing for one of the petitioners, senior advocate Anand Grover argued that the CBSE lacked the legal authority to issue such circulars.”The circulars are without authority of law. Only NCERT has authority, not CBSE. They are imposing languages without giving options. No teachers, no books are available if I want to learn Punjabi instead of Sanskrit. As a child, I must have the opportunity to learn a language which will give me employment,” he submitted.Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing in another batch of petitions, argued that the policy treated English as a ‘non-native’ language while making Indian languages compulsory, Live Law reported. “They have taken a 300-year-old language and treated English as a non-native language,” he said.Senior advocate Shyam Divan argued that although CBSE had diluted some provisions through a June 29 circular, major concerns remained. He submitted that while the National Education Policy (NEP) envisaged implementation by 2030, the CBSE had advanced it to the current academic year.Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi highlighted the practical difficulties for students already studying foreign languages.”A student of Class 9 who is studying French till date is told to take up a third language and give the examination in April. Unless you get a pass in internal assessment. How can anyone in Class 9 be told to start learning, say, Tamil? Which school in Delhi can provide a teacher who can teach?” he argued.Seeking interim relief, Sankaranarayanan said schools were not prepared to implement the policy.”We went to the NCERT website a few minutes ago. Only three books, not 22. Children are being told to drop English and other foreign languages and take up native languages. They had said that by July 1 textbooks would be ready. Teachers have to be ready for 22 languages. This is damaging the status quo,” he submitted.He also expressed concern that teachers of foreign languages could lose their jobs if schools were forced to alter language offerings.Responding to the submissions, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked, “Learning of language never goes waste.”When Sankaranarayanan argued that teachers could be dismissed because of the policy, the CJI replied, “If dismissed, we can reinstate.”Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Union government, sought two weeks to file a response. The bench directed the Centre to submit its reply within 10 days.The court also heard submissions from intervenor Fauzia Khan, represented by advocates Rahul Shyam Bhandari and G Priyadharshini, who argued that the policy had adversely affected the mental health of children, particularly those from economically weaker sections.BackgroundThe hearing comes amid an ongoing legal challenge to CBSE’s revised three-language policy, introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.The Board has defended the policy, telling the Supreme Court that nearly half of its over 28,800 affiliated schools already teach two or more Indian languages in Class 9, while almost all have at least one Indian-language teacher. It has also said schools have been given flexibility in staffing during the transition period.CBSE has clarified that students can continue studying foreign languages such as French, German or Spanish either as one of the prescribed languages or as an additional fourth language. It has also introduced one-time relaxations for students already studying two non-Indian languages and said NCERT is preparing textbooks in all 22 Scheduled Languages to support implementation.The petitioners, however, contend that the policy was introduced abruptly, lacks adequate infrastructure and could disrupt students’ ongoing language education. They have also questioned the availability of qualified teachers, textbooks and assessment mechanisms for the revised framework.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosViral Video Claims Pensioner’s Bank Account Showed Rs 759 Crore, Raises Questions Over GlitchAssam Pushback Policy: Govt Reveals First Official Data On Repatriation To BangladeshJ&K Court Seeks Records In Rs 550 Crore Alleged Fake Silver Offerings Case At Vaishno Devi ShrineIndia Summons Iran’s Deputy Ambassador After Hormuz Tanker Strike Kills Indian Crew MemberPahalgam Attack: Jammu Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Hafiz Saeed | WatchOne Indian Crew Member Killed As Iranian Missiles Strike UAE Tankers In Strait Of Hormuz’I’ll Commit Suicide’: Former CEC SY Quraishi Recalls PM Manmohan Singh’s Emotional CallIndia Launches UNSC 2028-29 Bid, Unveils SHANTI Vision For Global Leadership And Reform | Watch’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global Crises123PhotostoriesChef Sanjeev Kapoor urges revival of Kerala’s heritage cuisine, shares 5 timeless forgotten dishes worth tryingStop saying ‘We Can’t Afford It’ to your kids: Psychology says these 3 simple phrases work much betterEurope has seen 46°C and beyond: 9 countries that have recorded astonishing heat extremesFrom a private lift, massive indoor swimming pool to a home theatre: Inside Abhishek Malhan’s lavish abodeThese 5 Indian breakfast foods could be the secret to long and healthy locksWimbledon 2026’s richest accessory trend: Luxury celebrity watches that cost more than supercars6 relationship trends that could shape love and dating in 2026–2027: What the Rahu, Ketu & Uranus transits revealKim Kardashian’s new beau Lewis Hamilton is among her ‘favourite people’: Inside the F1 star racer’s dating historyWant glass skin? 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SC refuses interim stay on CBSE’s three-language policy NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language policy for the 2026-27 academic session, observing that ‘learning a language never goes waste’, while agreeing to hear petitions challenging the policy in detail next week.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana issued notice on fresh petitions and scheduled the matter for hearing on Wednesday next week. The court, however, refused to grant any interim stay on the CBSE circulars at this stage.The petitions challenge the CBSE’s decision to implement the revised three-language policy from the current academic year. The petitioners argued that students studying in Class 9 would now have to study two Indian languages, forcing many to drop languages they had been learning since Class 5. They also raised concerns over English being treated as a non-native language under the policy, besides pointing to the lack of teachers and textbooks for several Indian languages.Appearing for one of the petitioners, senior advocate Anand Grover argued that the CBSE lacked the legal authority to issue such circulars.”The circulars are without authority of law. Only NCERT has authority, not CBSE. They are imposing languages without giving options. No teachers, no books are available if I want to learn Punjabi instead of Sanskrit. As a child, I must have the opportunity to learn a language which will give me employment,” he submitted.Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing in another batch of petitions, argued that the policy treated English as a ‘non-native’ language while making Indian languages compulsory, Live Law reported. “They have taken a 300-year-old language and treated English as a non-native language,” he said.Senior advocate Shyam Divan argued that although CBSE had diluted some provisions through a June 29 circular, major concerns remained. He submitted that while the National Education Policy (NEP) envisaged implementation by 2030, the CBSE had advanced it to the current academic year.Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi highlighted the practical difficulties for students already studying foreign languages.”A student of Class 9 who is studying French till date is told to take up a third language and give the examination in April. Unless you get a pass in internal assessment. How can anyone in Class 9 be told to start learning, say, Tamil? Which school in Delhi can provide a teacher who can teach?” he argued.Seeking interim relief, Sankaranarayanan said schools were not prepared to implement the policy.”We went to the NCERT website a few minutes ago. Only three books, not 22. Children are being told to drop English and other foreign languages and take up native languages. They had said that by July 1 textbooks would be ready. Teachers have to be ready for 22 languages. This is damaging the status quo,” he submitted.He also expressed concern that teachers of foreign languages could lose their jobs if schools were forced to alter language offerings.Responding to the submissions, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked, “Learning of language never goes waste.”When Sankaranarayanan argued that teachers could be dismissed because of the policy, the CJI replied, “If dismissed, we can reinstate.”Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Union government, sought two weeks to file a response. The bench directed the Centre to submit its reply within 10 days.The court also heard submissions from intervenor Fauzia Khan, represented by advocates Rahul Shyam Bhandari and G Priyadharshini, who argued that the policy had adversely affected the mental health of children, particularly those from economically weaker sections.BackgroundThe hearing comes amid an ongoing legal challenge to CBSE’s revised three-language policy, introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.The Board has defended the policy, telling the Supreme Court that nearly half of its over 28,800 affiliated schools already teach two or more Indian languages in Class 9, while almost all have at least one Indian-language teacher. It has also said schools have been given flexibility in staffing during the transition period.CBSE has clarified that students can continue studying foreign languages such as French, German or Spanish either as one of the prescribed languages or as an additional fourth language. It has also introduced one-time relaxations for students already studying two non-Indian languages and said NCERT is preparing textbooks in all 22 Scheduled Languages to support implementation.The petitioners, however, contend that the policy was introduced abruptly, lacks adequate infrastructure and could disrupt students’ ongoing language education. They have also questioned the availability of qualified teachers, textbooks and assessment mechanisms for the revised framework.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosViral Video Claims Pensioner’s Bank Account Showed Rs 759 Crore, Raises Questions Over GlitchAssam Pushback Policy: Govt Reveals First Official Data On Repatriation To BangladeshJ&K Court Seeks Records In Rs 550 Crore Alleged Fake Silver Offerings Case At Vaishno Devi ShrineIndia Summons Iran’s Deputy Ambassador After Hormuz Tanker Strike Kills Indian Crew MemberPahalgam Attack: Jammu Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Hafiz Saeed | WatchOne Indian Crew Member Killed As Iranian Missiles Strike UAE Tankers In Strait Of Hormuz’I’ll Commit Suicide’: Former CEC SY Quraishi Recalls PM Manmohan Singh’s Emotional CallIndia Launches UNSC 2028-29 Bid, Unveils SHANTI Vision For Global Leadership And Reform | Watch’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global Crises123PhotostoriesChef Sanjeev Kapoor urges revival of Kerala’s heritage cuisine, shares 5 timeless forgotten dishes worth tryingStop saying ‘We Can’t Afford It’ to your kids: Psychology says these 3 simple phrases work much betterEurope has seen 46°C and beyond: 9 countries that have recorded astonishing heat extremesFrom a private lift, massive indoor swimming pool to a home theatre: Inside Abhishek Malhan’s lavish abodeThese 5 Indian breakfast foods could be the secret to long and healthy locksWimbledon 2026’s richest accessory trend: Luxury celebrity watches that cost more than supercars6 relationship trends that could shape love and dating in 2026–2027: What the Rahu, Ketu & Uranus transits revealKim Kardashian’s new beau Lewis Hamilton is among her ‘favourite people’: Inside the F1 star racer’s dating historyWant glass skin? Start sipping these 5 drinks every day for naturally healthy, glowing skinFrom classic to bold: 8 Front door paint ideas that can instantly transform your home’s entrance123Hot PicksNEET recorded responseRSCIT admit cardGold rate todayITR filingOil Price TodaySonam Wangchuk hunger strikeS. JaishankarWayanad LandslideStrait of HormuTop TrendingKarnataka Black MagicVietnam Boat TragedyITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Tamil Nadu Steel Melting UnitGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi Police Wife MurderSharad PawarJharkhand RapeIran war

SC refuses interim stay on CBSE’s three-language policy NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language policy for the 2026-27 academic session, observing that ‘learning a language never goes waste’, while agreeing to hear petitions challenging the policy in detail next week.A bench comprising Chief…

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Jos Buttler enters elite club, becomes only the second England player to… | Cricket News

Jos Buttler enters elite club, becomes only the second England player to… | Cricket News

England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) Jos Buttler added another milestone to his decorated international career on Tuesday as he became just the second England cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark during the opening ODI of the three-match series against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Only former England captain Eoin…

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