VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html IRCTC’s new website goes live: How it makes ticket booking easier for consumers Japan is building floating wind turbines far out at sea because its waters become too deep for traditional turbines | World News NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed apprehension over the Centre’s decision to introduce the third-language curriculum under the National Education Policy from Class 9.While hearing the Tamil Nadu government’s appeal against a Madras High Court order directing the state to facilitate the establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in every district, a bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan orally asked the Centre to reconsider the policy across all school boards.However, the bench was not directly dealing with the issue of the new CBSE policy.Another apex court bench, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, is already examining challenges to the new CBSE policy and recently refused to stay the notification.What the top court saidThe top court observed that introducing a third language in Class 9 would increase the stress levels of students.The bench suggested that if the new policy is introduced in Class 5 or Class 6, students would be better able to cope with it.”Union of India, please don’t have a third language from Class 9 onwards. It would unnecessarily increase the stress level of students,” the bench said.”If you want to introduce a new language, then please do it at the Class 5 or Class 6 level, but not at Class 9. Class 9 is full of stress; it starts from Class 8 onwards,” it added.”In our day, students were introduced to Class 10 concepts as early as Class 8… What about today’s students? Don’t start a new language in Class 9. Start it in Class 6. I’m recalling my experience from 1976,” Justice Nagarathna said.The bench also said that the National Education Policy does not make Hindi compulsory as the third language.”In middle school, the third language was introduced because that was required for SSLC. It was Kannada for those who had Hindi as their second language, and vice versa. Sanskrit was also there. The earlier, the better,” she said.The top court also advised the Tamil Nadu government not to oppose the Centre’s education policy merely because it originated from the Union government.”You may have your education system, but don’t prevent the Central government schools. Don’t have this attitude that it is the Union government, so why should we accept it,” the bench observed.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 MediaVideosCongress Rejects Punjab Leadership Change As Rahul Gandhi Backs Raja Warring’s ContinuanceDelhi HC Directs Govt Doctors to Monitor Sonam Wangchuk as Hunger Strike Enters Day 19Modi Hails India-UK Trade Deal As Duty-Free Access Opens New Opportunities For ExportersNDA Eyes Fresh Push For Women’s Quota Bill As Supriya Sule Opens Door To SupportBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly Elections123PhotostoriesTransform your home with these 5 beautiful wind chime ideas that add charm and soothing soundsJagannath Rath Yatra 2026: 5 interesting facts about the largest chariot festival in the worldWhy Italian women never seem tired or stressed after 40? 8 simple daily habits every Indian woman needs to steal right nowMonsoon health alert: Why fungal skin infections spike during the rainy season, and the simple daily habits doctors say can help prevent them10 Cleaning mistakes guests notice the moment they walk into your homeWorld Snakes Day 2026: Celebrating India’s iconic snake species10 types of traditional Pooris and calories per servingWhy children suddenly stop telling their parents everything around age 12Why airplane food tastes bland even when it’s perfectly seasoned123Hot PicksDU Round 1 Seat AllocationDiesel export priceStock market todayBank holiday todayAlex SunnyManipur JusticeRaghuram RajanAP POLYCET Phase 2 counsellingSonam WangchukTop TrendingMessiThomas Tuchels Net WorthFIFA World Cup 2026Mumbai Goa Highway AccidentBengaluru Law Student MurderBihar Railway Employee MurderSiya GoyalTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war ‘Asked her to come, she booked in 10 minutes’: Mouni Roy pens emotional note for Subhashree Ganguly for rushing to her side after paparazzi row; fans ask, ‘are you okay?’ 5 interesting facts about the largest chariot festival in the world Renting a home without a written agreement? Here’s why it may be risky | A Maya astronomer studied the movements of Venus and Mars in AD 781, and archaeologists have now discovered his name Jul 16, 2026, 13:25 IST 51 sixes in a match: MLC run-fest between Nicholas Pooran and Steve Smith’s team breaks KKR-PBKS record to become… 100% US tariff threat over Russian oil: India may have reasons to stay calm Germany sees 370% rise in Indian student applications as MSc in AI interest and career prospects drive demand Zendaya reveals clip Tom Holland took of her explaining ‘Interstellar’ to Hunter Schafer: ‘This was in my living room’ Mother holds child out of moving train window to urinate; video sparks debate on civic sense and child safety during travel | Emperor penguins survive Antarctica’s brutal winters by huddling together, but a maths study reveals the hidden system behind their remarkable teamwork Microsoft to sales team on how to make customers ‘dump’ OpenAI and Anthropic: Tell them everyone else is selling … Meet Julia Butterfly Hill: The 23-year-old woman who climbed a 1,000-year-old tree and stayed there for 738 days to save it from being cut down NIFT round 3 seat allotment result 2026 out at nift.admissions.nic.in: Direct link to download here Liam Neeson Quote: Quote of the day by Liam Neeson: ‘If you make yourself more than just a man.. then you become something else entirely’ when the ‘Batman Begins’ star shared one of cinema’s most unforgettable lessons | What European parents do differently: Indian woman shares 5 parenting habits she wants to steal from them | Jagannatha Puri Rath Yatra 2026 today: Check schedule, significance and all you need to know Judge blocks Trump government’s visa restrictions for foreign researchers, trust-and-safety professionals including CEO of the US-based … ‘Stressful for students’: SC tells Centre not to introduce 3rd language in Class 9 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Thursday observed that introducing a third language in Class 9 under the National Education Policy would put undue pressure on students as they begin preparing for their board examinations.The court said Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) introduction of third language from Class 9 increases stress level of students.(CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class IX. The board has also clarified that there will be no Board examination for the third language (R3) in Class X.”No that is very bad. 9th standard is stressful. Why do you introduce a new language in 9th? You introduce it in 6th. When we were there in our school we had both ICSE and SSLC. We were taught both syllabus. Only at the end of 9th standard we had to select,” Justice BV Nagarathna, who was hearing plea challenging Madras high court direction to establish Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in each district, said according to Live Law.”… Union of India please don’t have 3rd language in 9th standard. CBSE ICSE State board 10th standard is a board exam. From the end of 8th standard onwards, the pressure starts. The chapter on Light which was in SSLC 10th standard was taught to us in 8th standard ICSE. Prepairing for us for 10th,” Justice Nagarathna further reiterated.The case arises from the Tamil Nadu government’s appeal against a Madras high court order that directed the setting up of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in every district of the state. The high court had ruled that refusing permission for JNVs deprived students of their freedom to choose where they wanted to study and was not in line with the objectives of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act. It also instructed the state to arrange temporary facilities for 240 students in each district until permanent schools were established.However, in December 2017, the Supreme Court stayed the high court’s directions after the Tamil Nadu government challenged the verdict. During a hearing on December 15, 2025, the apex court asked the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government to hold discussions on the possibility of establishing JNVs in the state. It directed both sides to identify suitable land for schools in every district and submit the outcome of their consultations before the court, describing the exercise as an effort to encourage cooperative discussions between the Union and the state rather than impose an immediate decision.In 2025, ;the Supreme Court also asked both the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government “not to make it into a language issue” while hearing the state’s plea challenging a Madras high court order.The observation was made by a bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan after senior counsel P Wilson, appearing for the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, argued that the Centre should adopt a two-language formula in line with the state’s policy instead of the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.As the Centre’s counsel began to respond, the bench urged both parties to refrain from turning the matter into a language issue. 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 MediaVideosModi Hails India-UK Trade Deal As Duty-Free Access Opens New Opportunities For ExportersNDA Eyes Fresh Push For Women’s Quota Bill As Supriya Sule Opens Door To SupportBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly ElectionsHigh Profile Political Meeting Rekindle Talk Of NCP Unity In Maharashtra; Patil Denies BuzzKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At Convocation123PhotostoriesWhy Italian women never seem tired or stressed after 40? 8 simple daily habits every Indian woman needs to steal right nowMonsoon health alert: Why fungal skin infections spike during the rainy season, and the simple daily habits doctors say can help prevent them10 Cleaning mistakes guests notice the moment they walk into your homeWorld Snakes Day 2026: Celebrating India’s iconic snake species10 types of traditional Pooris and calories per servingWhy children suddenly stop telling their parents everything around age 12Why airplane food tastes bland even when it’s perfectly seasonedYour liver may be silently failing: Doctor reveals 8 warning signs most people mistake for everyday health problems10 comforting and traditional sooji dishes for breakfast5 long-haired dog breeds that win hearts with their looks and personality123Hot PicksDU Round 1 Seat AllocationDiesel export priceStock market todayBank holiday todayAlex SunnyManipur JusticeRaghuram RajanAP POLYCET Phase 2 counsellingSonam WangchukTop TrendingMessiThomas Tuchels Net WorthFIFA World Cup 2026Mumbai Goa Highway AccidentBengaluru Law Student MurderBihar Railway Employee MurderSiya GoyalTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war Beyond degrees and grades: These 5 workplace skills gaining importance in the AI-driven job market Julia Garner And Mark Foster Divorce News: Julia Garner and Mark Foster to file for divorce: Celebrity couple to part ways after 6 years of marriage | Scientists have finally explained why killer whales struggle to hear blue whales, and the answer may have helped the giants survive for millions of years India’s first hydrogen train set for July 17 launch: Route, features, inside look and FAQs Germany’s fossil-rich limestone has revealed prehistoric giants for centuries, but scientists have now uncovered a previously unknown flying reptile that lived 150 million years ago | World News ‘AAP Launches Petition Against E20 Petrol: Demand Fuel Choice and Fair Pricing | India News Jul 16, 2026, 12:29 IST Tamil Nadu school holiday update 2026: Schools and colleges to remain closed on July 28 and August 3 Sam Neill’s death reason revealed: Reports confirm ‘Jurassic Park’ actor passed away because of pneumonia | Toyota Hilux facelift teased: Design, cabin updates expected ‘We will kill Trump’: Tehran puts up gigantic billboard depicting US president in coffin China’s 125-million-year-old dinosaur fossil reveals preserved skin, strange spikes and a previously unknown species Updated: Jul 16, 2026, 11:57 IST At 17, she leads nearly 300 US Navy cadets before school. Now, she’s one step closer to becoming a naval officer ‘The Mongoose’ trailer sees Liam Neeson as a wanted man leading a gripping cross-country chase 40-gram, palm-sized AI micro-drone kills a flying insect autonomously in mid-air for the first time. Now it could eradicate mosquitoes and save thousands of lives JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon ‘agrees’ Anthropic Mythos AI model is dangerous; says: You are giving ballistic ⁠missiles to … In 1968, John Calhoun created the perfect home for eight mice. The colony grew to more than 2,200 before it slowly vanished | World News Updated: Jul 16, 2026, 10:02 IST TANCET 2026 rank list released at tn-mbamca.com; direct link to download here Dhyan Sreenivasan jokes about becoming Kerala CM: ‘I hope Navya Nair is in the front row clad in a saree’ Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026: Dos and Don’ts of What to Buy And Avoid to Protect Your Wealth Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold head to Rs 1.45 lakh/10 gm & silver to Rs 2.27 lakh per kg? Check outlook on July 16, 2026 Nasa warns: Many US coastal cities could go underwater by 2050, with the Gulf Coast facing the biggest rise Jul 16, 2026, 11:15 IST ‘No matter when creditors came, I sat beside my dad’: Vijay Sethupathi opens up about debt, daily wage jobs and the struggles that shaped his life ‘Life is precious’: Delhi HC urges Centre to regularly examine Sonam Wangchuk’s health Myanmar Boat Tragedy: At least 500 Rohingya feared dead after two boats capsize in Bay of Bengal