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Kasaragod's Archaeological Heritage Vital to Keralam's History: Minister

Minister O.J. Janeesh emphasized that Keralam's history is incomplete without Kasaragod's heritage. Speaking at the Kasaragod Archaeological Survey 2026 inauguration in Nileshwaram, he highlighted the government's 100-day action plan to identify and document the district's archaeological sites. Kasaragod, known as the 'Land of Forts,' has historical roots dating back to the Stone Age, featuring Megalithic monuments, Iron Age caves, and umbrella stones.

The Hindu··Nileshwaram

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Politics

Elephant Attack Highlights Concerns Over Roerich Estate Tourism Project

The recent fatal elephant attack on an elderly man has renewed scrutiny of the tourism department's project at Roerich and Devikarani estate in Bengaluru. The estate serves as a crucial elephant corridor and habitat, with railway barricades being erected around two lakes vital to elephants. The forest department had planned to declare the 460-acre estate a conservation reserve in 2017. The Rs 55-crore eco-tourism project includes barricading 170 acres of forest and two lakes to keep elephants out. Tourism secretary Ram Prasath Manohar has promised to investigate.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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World

Chef Kunal Kapur Shares Chilli Garlic Laccha Paratha Recipe

Celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur shared his recipe for chilli garlic laccha paratha on his blog. The recipe takes 35 minutes and serves two. It includes ingredients like whole wheat and all-purpose flour, garlic, chilli flakes, and coriander. Kapur also shared a chutney raita recipe to pair with the paratha, featuring mint, coriander, green chillies, and spices.

HT Health·

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Politics

Justice Department: UCLA Law Illegally Used Race in Admissions

The Justice Department found that UCLA's law school illegally considered race in admissions, following similar findings against other UC medical and law schools. This comes amid increased scrutiny by the Trump administration on college admissions practices. UCLA Law stated it follows a merit-based process and complies with laws. Affirmative action was banned by a 2023 Supreme Court ruling, though colleges may consider broader applicant backgrounds.

HT Education··Los Angeles

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Politics

Federal Panel Approves New White House Security Screening Design

A federal panel has given final approval to the design and building plans for a new underground security screening facility at the White House. The project aims to replace temporary tents and barriers with a permanent structure, improving security and visitor experience. The facility is planned to open by July 2028, six months before President Donald Trump's second term ends. The effort involves the Executive Office, U.S. Secret Service, and National Park Service.

HT World·

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Pentagon Considers Deploying Carrier, 10,000 Troops to Gulf Amid Iran Tensions

The Pentagon is considering deploying an additional aircraft carrier along with up to 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf, enhancing US military options amid rising tensions with Iran. The USS Theodore Roosevelt has left San Diego, potentially increasing the number of US carrier strike groups in the region to three, alongside USS George H.W. Bush and USS George Washington.

Mint·

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