The Siddis of India: From African Roots to an Indian Identity – A Historical and Anthropological Study.

Introduction Among the many communities that make up India’s extraordinary cultural mosaic, few are as unique and fascinating as the Siddis. Although their physical appearance reflects their African ancestry, their language, culture, religion, and way of life are deeply Indian. Today, the Siddis are found primarily in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra,…

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The Saint-Philibert Discoveries, Dijon, France.

An International Historical Report on 1,500 Years of Continuous Human Occupation Executive Summary A restoration project at the medieval Church of Saint-Philibert in Dijon, France, unexpectedly revealed one of the most important recent archaeological discoveries in French urban archaeology. What began as an attempt to repair damage caused by a 1970s renovation uncovered a sequence…

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US Confirms Severe Damage to Key Air Operations Center in Qatar After Iranian Missile Strike.

June 7, 2026 The United States has acknowledged that Iran’s missile attacks caused severe damage to a critical command facility at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East. The disclosure comes months after Washington initially downplayed the impact of Iranian retaliation during the conflict. According to Air…

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Annamalai Quits BJP, Announces New Political Party; To Contest Next Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

Chennai, June 5, 2026: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has officially resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and announced the launch of a new political movement, marking a significant development in Tamil Nadu politics. Speaking through public statements and social media, Annamalai said he was embarking on “a new political journey” aimed…

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Vijay Extends Olive Branch to Congress: TVK Gives Up Tamil Nadu’s Lone Rajya Sabha Seat.

Chennai: In a move that has sparked intense political discussion across Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reportedly decided not to contest the state’s lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat, paving the way for the Congress to stake its claim. The decision is being viewed as a significant political gesture by Vijay towards…

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DK Shivakumar Era Begins in Karnataka: Sworn In as Chief Minister; G. Parameshwara Named Deputy CM.

Bengaluru: Karnataka entered a new political chapter on Wednesday as senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister, succeeding Siddaramaiah. Veteran Dalit leader G. Parameshwara took oath as Deputy Chief Minister, marking a significant reshuffle in the Congress leadership structure in the southern state. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by top…

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Bengal Crisis Deepens: Expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee Recognised as Opposition Leader; TMC Faces Major Split.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a significant political setback after expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee was recognised by Speaker Rathindra Bose as the leader of the Trinamool Congress Legislature Party. The development comes amid an escalating rebellion within the party that threatens its legislative and organisational structure. Support of 58 MLAs Ritabrata…

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Putin’s Bold Geopolitical Move: Russia Signs Military Cooperation Pact with Taliban-Led Afghanistan, World Watches Closely.

Moscow/Kabul: In a development that has drawn global attention, Russia has signed a military-technical cooperation agreement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led administration, marking the most significant defense-related engagement between the two sides since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The agreement was signed during the International Security Forum near Moscow and is being viewed as another…

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Centre Removes CBSE Chairman and Secretary Amid Exam Administration Controversy; Inquiry Ordered.

New Delhi: In a major administrative shake-up at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Union Government has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta following controversy surrounding the board’s examination evaluation process. The government has also ordered a formal inquiry into the procurement and implementation of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system…

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