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Court summons Principal Secretary of Industries department to appear before it in a contempt plea initiated following denial of sanction for CBI probe into alleged corruption in import of raw cashew between 2006 and 2015 by Kerala Cashew Board

The petitioner, C. Geetha, said her name had been a mainstay in the State’s electoral roll over the years; she was even intending to contest as an independent candidate in the 51-Uthangarai (SC) Assembly Constituency and 52-Bargur Assembly Constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026.

SCs/STs make up half the population of Jhargram, giving them a decisive say in the poll verdict; TMC, BJP clash over development plans, UCC implementation in a district emerging from the long shadow of Maoist extremism

As per existing norms, Colonels retire at the age of 54, while Brigadiers retire at 56, making Purohit eligible for extended service if promoted

Fifteen major promises include clearing dearness allowance dues for government employees and pensioners, implementation of Seventh Pay Commission.

Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of states is essential, says India after the Israeli attack on Lebanon

The Vande Bharat Express has served over 9.1 crore passengers through one lakh trips since its incepetion, says the Ministry of Railways

Representing Capitals in his maiden IPL, Nabi, who was the toast of the 2025-26 domestic season as J & K won the Ranji for the first time, will test himself in the world’s biggest T20 league after he was roped in by the franchise for ₹8.4 crore; the medium-pacer from Baramulla opens up on the challenge ahead and the domestic season just gone by

He also withdrew from proceedings before the Judges Inquiry Committee constituted by the Lok Sabha Speaker which was set to look into allegations against him, terming it an ‘unfair’ inquiry

The world was looking towards Islamabad with hope and anticipation, he said, adding that the people of Kashmir fully comprehend the futility and human cost of war and conflict, having themselves endured decades of grief, loss, and suffering

The assistance, part of the rehabilitation package, was transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiary families who submitted documents in accordance with government norms