Why Quebec First Nations are challenging a new ‘American Abenaki’ curriculum for Vermont schools

A new school curriculum released by four Vermont state recognized Abenaki groups has reopened a long running dispute over Indigenous identity, authority and historical narrative in the northeastern United States.The material, titled the American Abenaki Curriculum, is intended for students from grades three through twelve. It presents the history, culture and contemporary experiences of Abenaki…

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Two-child norm scrapped: Telangana minister cites low fertility rate; panchayat poll rules reset | India News

NEW DELHI: The Telangana legislative assembly has passed a bill that scraps the “two-child norm” that barred individuals with more than two children from contesting in the local body elections.Panchayat raj minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, citing the state’s declining fertility rate, lower than the replacement rate, argued that the provision had outlived its relevance.She stated…

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AI tool to ‘undress women’: Grok under fire for generating non-consensual sexualised images; Musk pokes fun

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has introduced a feature that allows users to create sexualised images of women without their consent,, for which it is facing widespread criticism. The tool can take pictures from the social media platform X, including images of real people, and digitally alter them to remove clothing or depict them…

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EV ecosystem reform: Govt proposes Aadhaar-like ID for batteries; aims to boost traceability, recycling

The ministry of road transport and highways has proposed assigning an Aadhaar-like unique identification number to electric vehicle (EV) batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency, according to draft guidelines issued by the ministry.Under the proposed framework, battery producers or importers will be required to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)…

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‘Hindu or Muslim comes later’: Rinku Singh’s coach Masood reacts to KKR releasing Mustafizur Rahman | Cricket News

Mustafizur Rahman (PTI Photo) Masood Uz Zafar Amini, the coach of Indian batter Rinku Singh, has shared his views on the BCCI’s decision to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the 2026 Indian Premier League season. Amini said that while opinions may differ, the decision taken by the BCCI must be respected by everyone.His…

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‘Dhurandhar’: Casting director Mukesh Chhabra says Rakesh Bedi had tears in his eyes after the film’s success; recalls him saying, ‘Been working for 49 years’ |

In a touching moment, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi expressed his deep joy as ‘Dhurandhar’ soared at the box office, making waves across the industry. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra captured Bedi’s emotional response, noting how the celebrated actor felt like he had finally reached star status after 49 years in the field. The performances of each…

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Telangana Inter exams 2026: Parents to get hall ticket details on WhatsApp; check details here

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE), Hyderabad, has announced a new step for the Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 to improve transparency and keep parents informed.According to the official notice, hall tickets for the Telangana Intermediate examinations will be sent to the registered mobile numbers of parents through WhatsApp. This has been introduced so that…

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Tamil Nadu elections: Stalin launches DMK manifesto portal 2026; alliance with Congress under spotlight | India News

Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin (ANI) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday launched the party’s election manifesto portal 2026 at the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, in Chennai, marking the beginning of preparations for the upcoming assembly elections.Stalin introduced the official email ID, WhatsApp number…

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Dubai Police seize supercar over viral stunt video, driver fined AED10,000 | World News

Dubai Police seized a supercar and fined its driver AED10,000 for viral reckless stunt video/Image: Dubai Police A supercar driver who thrilled social media with dangerous stunts across Dubai has faced swift action from authorities. The vehicle was seized, and the driver fined AED10,000 after video showing high-speed maneuvers, loud modifications, and public disturbance went…

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