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An anthem for a vanishing craft: Thazhappattu makes it to school curriculum

Screwpine art, which involves transforming simple leaves into green, sustainable thazhappas (mats) — a craft that was once a thriving cottage industry in Thazhava but has slowly declined due to modern challenges – receives a significant tribute in the form of Thazhappattu, a song written by Ani Mank.

Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg, weakens significantly on 19th day of hunger strike: CJP

Sonam Wangchuk remains under constant medical supervision, the CJP said in a statement, adding that he is still ‘mentally alert’, even as he has weakened significantly

Delhi HC directs daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk amid indefinite hunger strike

The petition argued that the government could not remain a passive spectator, contending that failure to intervene could amount to “abetment of suicide” under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Cabinet expansion: D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, B.K. Hariprasad in Delhi to hold talks with high command

12-year-old boy dies after collapsing in school in Bengaluru; family gets CCTV camera footage one month later, alleges negligence

The CCTV camera footage reportedly shows the boy informing his teacher that he was feeling unwell before returning to the classroom. Moments later, he allegedly collapsed on his bench

Kannada social media influencer booked for sexual harassment in Bengaluru

According to the complaint, the alleged incident took place during the promotion of a pub, where Manju had reportedly consumed alcohol and behaved inappropriately with a female server

Supreme Court asks CBSE not to introduce third language in Class 9

“Union of India, please do not have a third language in Class 9. Pressure [of the Board exams] starts for children in Class 8,” Justice Nagarathna said

State liable to pay compensation in manual scavenging deaths even if labourers were employed by private individuals: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to pay ₹30 lakh compensation for manual scavenging deaths

SIR in Karnataka: Will deadline extension ease burden on voters and BLOs? | Decode Karnataka

How has the SIR of electoral rolls progressed in Karnataka so far?

Market demand, experience in building facility to decide Amara Raja gigafactory expansion: Jayadev Galla

Provident Fund interest credited to all 34 crore accounts on July 15

The Union Finance Ministry had recently approved the recommendation of the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees to provide interest at the rate of 8.25%; a senior EPFO official said the credited interest will be visible to all members when they open passbook for 2025-26.

Hurdles before Assam-Nagaland border oil exploration | Explained

Extremist and traditional tribe-based organisations in Nagaland do not want oil majors to resume oil exploration and extraction until the interstate border dispute and the “Indo-Naga political issue” are resolved

Indian national stabbed in U.S. over his religion: reports

Syed Sohailuddin, a worker in the Valley City Mall in West Valley City, Utah, was allegedly stabbed by Peter Michael Larsen, who asked the victim his religion, Fox 13 News reported

Police summon ex-officials in probe into missing inquiry reports from Odisha CMO

The two former officers have been asked to appear before the investigating officer of the Capital Police Station in Bhubaneswar at 11 a.m. on July 22

Bihar cabinet authorises Gram Panchayats to levy and collect taxes in Panchayats

Nod given to draft “Gram Panchayat Taxes, Rates and Fees Rules, 2026” for the purpose; cabinet also gave its nod for the delimitation of Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad

Gyanvapi dispute resolution set for the long haul, with both sides saying no to mediation

Next steps would now entail a renewed process of formal court hearings, procedural requirements, frequent adjournments, and delays in evidence collection

Nagpur Cyber Police register FIR against content creators over alleged defamatory campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari

The legal action stems from highly contested online posts regarding the government's Ethanol-blended (E20) fuel policy

Beyond momos: Meghalaya’s chefs are reclaiming the state’s culinary identity

In Shillong, chefs behind A’Origins, Rynsan and Lady Aiko are reclaiming Meghalaya’s culinary heritage with dishes built around fermented bamboo shoots, smoked meats, forest produce and traditional cooking techniques.

J&K NC to go ahead with July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar over Statehood, constitutional guarantees

Omar Abdullah’s uncle and former National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal had passed away on July 14

Low water level in Mullaperiyar raising concern in both States

The low storage impacts not only Kerala but also neighbouring districts in Tamil Nadu; it has hit farming activities and may soon pose a threat to tourism and drinking water distribution in the Kumily and Chakkupallom panchayats

Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to join CJP protest organic, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

Sonam Wangchuk wanted to ensure that the CJP’s cause is not sabotaged by “nefarious” elements, and the movement does not go astray, says his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo

NDA steps up push for numbers ahead of delimitation Bill, Opposition closes ranks

Both the ruling alliance and Opposition INDIA bloc are firming up strategies ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament; NDA banks on splits in Trinamool and Sena and the realignment in T.N.; Congress’s parliamentary group is scheduled to meet today

Excise targets drug peddlers as ‘dead drop’ trend soars in Kochi