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Urdu: Language spoken in India and Pakistan
Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. It is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan, where it is also an official language alongside English. In India, Urdu is an Eighth Schedule language, the status and cultural heritage of which are recognised by the Constitution of India; and it also has an official status in several Indian states. In Nepal, Urdu is a registered regional dialect and in South Africa it is a protected language in the constitution. It is also spoken as a minority language in Afghanistan and Bangladesh, with no official status.

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Urdu Mandate in Karnataka Anganwadi! People Furious Over CM Siddaramaiah's Controversial Move| Watch [Video]

Urdu Mandate in Karnataka Anganwadi! People Furious Over CM Siddaramaiah's Controversial Move| Watch

Urdu proficiency is now mandatory for Anganwadi teacher applicants in Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru districts, as per a notification by Karnataka's Congress government. The BJP criticized this..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 10:14Published
Congress' Controversial Urdu Push in Karnataka: 'Risky Political Move That Could Divide Communities' [Video]

Congress' Controversial Urdu Push in Karnataka: 'Risky Political Move That Could Divide Communities'

Join us as we dive into Congress' push for Urdu as an official language in Karnataka, spearheaded by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. While the intention may be to foster inclusivity, many critics warn..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 10:30Published
Flawed Push for Urdu in Karnataka: How Siddaramaiah’s Move Risks Alienating State's Social Fabric [Video]

Flawed Push for Urdu in Karnataka: How Siddaramaiah’s Move Risks Alienating State's Social Fabric

In a state like Karnataka, where language has been a deeply emotional issue, the recent mandate by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government to make proficiency in Urdu a criterion for Anganwadi..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 12:32Published

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