Researchers find evidence of 4,000-year-old human settlement in Karnataka's Maski: Report
Maski: A collaborative team of international and Indian researchers has uncovered evidence of a 4,000-year-old human settlement in Maski, a town in Karnataka’s Raichur district, reported Deccan Herald on Thursday.
A group of over twenty researchers from the United States, Canada, and India has been excavating areas around Mallikarjun Hill and the Anjaneya Swamy temple in Maski for the past three months. During the dig, they unearthed various artefacts and tools dating back 4,000 years, suggesting the presence of a once-thriving human settlement.
The excavation team includes Professor Andreem M. Bower of Stanford University (USA), Peter G. Johansson of McGill University (Canada), and Hemanth Kadambi from Noida University (India).
The team started digging around in Maski after obtaining permission from the ASI. They identified 271 locations of archaeological interest and stumbled upon evidence confirming that the region around the Mallikarjun Hill and the temple were inhabited by people between the 11th and 14th centuries BCE, added the report.
“We have found evidence that indicates that there was a human settlement in Maski around 4,000 years ago,” DH quoted Kadambi as saying.
Among the artefacts unearthed are various domestic tools and cooking implements, including earthen pots and pans.
This new finding further enhances Maski’s historical significance, which gained prominence with the earlier discovery of an inscription dating back to the time of Mauryan emperor Ashoka.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
