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Feb
Chandigarh (National Times): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has sparked controversy after its new draft policy for Class 10 and 12 board exams failed to include Punjabi (code 004) as a second language, while all other languages were listed. The draft, released yesterday, is currently open for feedback from schools, teachers, parents, and students before being finalized. The omission has triggered strong opposition, particularly in Punjab, where Punjabi is the official language. Education Minister Harjot Bains has strongly objected to the move, demanding that CBSE and the Union Minister for Education reverse the decision immediately. "We strongly oppose…