The Latest Breaking News from Languages

Digital boost for Indigenous-language books in outback

A global online reading platform has been engaged to get more books written in First Nations languages to remote Indigenous communities.

AAP · Jun 26

Three-language formula: Class 7-9 students can continue with existing combo, says CBSE

CBSE students in Classes 7-9 who chose two foreign languages will now continue them until Class 10, easing concerns over the new three-language policy. This change ensures continuity for current students, with the policy's stricter Indian language requirement applying prospectively from Class 6. The board will soon issue a formal…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Bello! Why gen Alpha subconsciously speaks the language of the Minions

From global loanwords and garbled Italian, the slang of the children of millennials doesn’t just share elements with Minionese, it may have absorbed it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

Reliance’s AI ambitions & other key takeaways from its 2026 AGM

Reliance Industries is aggressively pursuing AI leadership in India, aiming to build sovereign infrastructure and develop AI solutions for the nation. The company announced plans for a significant Jio IPO, a rapid expansion of its quick commerce business, and the integration of AI across its network and media platforms.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Reliance AGM 2026 Key Takeaways: Jio IPO, AI, satellite connectivity, JioTeleFrame & more; 10 biggest announcements from Ambani's vision for the future

Reliance AGM 2026 Key Takeaways: Reliance Industries unveiled ambitious plans at its AGM 2026, including the approval of Jio Platforms' IPO and the development of India's sovereign AI backbone. The company also announced plans for satellite connectivity, AI-powered services in 22 Indian languages, and expansion in manufacturing and retail.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

JioStar rolls out JAMS, betting on GenAI to reshape premium content production

JioStar, Reliance's media arm, has launched JioStar GenAI Media Studio. This platform uses artificial intelligence to create premium content for India. The initiative was announced at Reliance Industries' AGM. JioStar leads India's media market with a significant viewership share. The platform aims to produce content across various languages and formats…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Gender-neutral pronouns in French exams: how language classrooms respond to linguistic change

When an exam board for England, Wales and Northern Ireland recently clarified that students are now permitted to use gender-inclusive or gender-neutral forms in French, Spanish and German exams, it marked more than a technical adjustment to assessment criteria.

The Conversation · Jun 17

Top Solutions for Video Editing, Voice, and Content Creation in 2026

In 2026, artificial intelligence continues to reshape how digital content is created, edited, and distributed. From automated video production and realistic voice synthesis to platforms that help users discover the best AI tools, modern solutions are making it easier than ever for creators, marketers, and businesses to produce high-quality content…

inkl · Jun 17

Bluey to be dubbed in Indigenous Australian language for first time

Five episodes will be dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, spoken by Yolŋu communities in north-east Arnhem Land, in Australia’s Northern Territory

The Independent UK · Jun 17

South Park Commons backed Maya Research wants to build a voice interface that speaks like a local

Maya Research is developing conversational AI models designed to speak and respond like native speakers across languages and cultural contexts, aiming to serve the next four to five billion internet users.

The Economic Times · Jun 16