India crosses 50 medals at Asian Games as Neeru Dhanda wins gold in women's trap

New NCERT Class 9 Textbook Links Indian Kings' Warfare to Divine Goddess Worship

NCERT has introduced a new Class 9 social science textbook titled 'Understanding Society: India and Beyond-Part 2' covering India's historical experience with warfare. The book highlights the cultural significance of deities such as Kali and Durga, who were worshipped for protection during conflicts. It traces foreign invasions into India from as early as the seventh century and underscores the resistance shown by Indian rulers against these aggressors. The textbook is designed for secondary school students with the dual aim of developing analytical thinking and encouraging intercultural understanding.

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Oregon sixth-grader builds AI model to detect lithium deposits with 89% accuracy

Ishaan Dokania, a sixth-grade student from Oregon, has developed a machine learning model that identifies potential lithium deposits using satellite imagery. The project achieved 89% accuracy after Ishaan worked through data noise issues and tested multiple algorithms. His approach merges geology with remote sensing techniques to make mineral exploration more efficient. Ishaan is now a finalist in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, a prestigious science competition for young students.

Military aircraft crashes in Russia due to 'fuel explosion'; 6 dead