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**Tamil Nadu Speaker Condemns India’s New Education Policy, Alleging Discrimination**

**Trichy, India** – Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu has strongly criticized India’s new education policy, claiming it discriminates against underprivileged students. Speaking at a Teacher’s Day event at a private college in Trichy, Appavu stated that the policy includes mandatory public exams for students as early as the third grade and would funnel students into their family trades if they failed these exams. “How cruel is this? This new education policy has been brought to keep the poor and underprivileged from studying,” he alleged.

Appavu further claimed that the central education minister is pressuring state governments to adopt the policy by threatening to withhold funding for education programs. He praised Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister for resisting this pressure, stating the Chief Minister has vowed not to accept the policy “even if they don’t give crores in funds” as he will not allow children to be sent for bonded labour. He also accused the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) of attempting to destroy Tamil culture and social justice. When questioned about the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) verdict, Appavu assured teachers that the government would support them.

**Indonesian Women Protest Government Spending with Pink Attire and Brooms**

**Jakarta, Indonesia** – Hundreds of women dressed in pink took to the streets in Jakarta and other parts of Indonesia to protest government “wasteful spending” and police repression. The Indonesian Women’s Alliance stated that pink symbolizes courage, and the brooms symbolize sweeping away the government’s oppressive policies. The protests were sparked by increases in allowances for Members of Parliament and rising prices. Tensions escalated after a motorcycle taxi driver died after allegedly being hit by a police vehicle during a protest, leading to outbreaks of violence. President Prabowo Subianto has since stated he will roll back the increases in MP allowances.

**Congress Party Criticizes India’s Government for SCO Stance on Pakistan**

**New Delhi, India** – The Congress party has criticized the Indian government’s handling of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) joint statement on “cross-border terrorism,” arguing that it failed to directly condemn Pakistan. Congress leader Shama Mohamed stated the statement looked at India and Pakistan with the same lens, something she claims never happened before 2014. She highlighted Pakistan’s strong relationships with Russia, China, and even historical ties with the US, suggesting Pakistan holds a diplomatic advantage. While the SCO statement did condemn a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, it did not mention any specific country as being responsible.

**Cinema Producer Defrauded Out of Millions**

**Coimbatore, India** – A complaint has been filed in Coimbatore alleging that a cinema producer was defrauded of ₹6 crore after his brother and associates faked his death by creating a false death certificate using an unidentified body. Sanjay Kumar Reddy, a producer who has worked with prominent actors, was reportedly in London when his brother Ramesh allegedly sold the rights to one of his films using forged documents and obtaining an advance of ₹20 lakh. Kerala police are investigating the case, and have filed a case against Neelesh, Rajesh, Murugesan, and Arogyaraj.

**Air India Express Flight Delayed in Trichy Due to Technical Issues**

**Trichy, India** – An Air India Express flight scheduled to depart from Trichy to Sharjah was delayed due to technical problems. The flight, carrying 176 passengers, was forced to return to the terminal after the issue was discovered on the runway. Passengers were initially kept on board, but were later deplaned after the problem could not be resolved. Alternative arrangements are being made to transport the passengers to Sharjah.

**China Celebrates WWII Victory with Massive Military Parade**

**Beijing, China** – China is hosting a large military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II and Japan’s surrender. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, along with other international leaders, are attending the event. The parade is showcasing China’s military strength, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and new underwater drones.

**Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif Mentions India in Meeting With Russian President Vladimir Putin**

**Beijing, China** – During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif brought up India. Sharif thanked Putin for “supporting Pakistan” and “trying to maintain balance in the region.” He added, “I know about your relationship with India. I want to tell you that I respect that. But we (Pakistan) also want to build strong relations with you.”

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