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Mr. Singh also said that the Defence Ministry has taken a decision under which, in the cantonment areas, vegetables and fruits are being bought only from the nearby farmers who practice organic farming

Human-elephant conflicts have been a recurring problem for many years in parts of the Belur, Sakleshpur, and Alur taluks of Hassan District

Residents of localities in the Anna Nagar Assembly Constituency want civic initiatives that started well but petered out to be revived; post-elections, Federation of Anna Nagar Residents Associations is expected to meet up with the one who assumes office and present their views on how to make these exercises work for residents all over again

Justice Girish Kathpalia said that the marriage was performed by the accused simply as a ploy to get himself bailed out

19-crore contract awarded to RKN Infrastructures to set up an advanced drainage and rainwater management system to shield the airport from natural hazards

The accused were also involved in the use of forged documentsand extortion

Over 3.6 crore voters eligible for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, says the Election Commission of India

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss campaigned for NDA candidates in the district

Historically, international straits have been flashpoints between littoral states and external powers, often serving as bargaining tools during conflicts

A civic engagement of a kind that involves multiple stakeholders, Project Thiruvanmiyur Mada Street is refreshing its initiative to reclaim a public space once again

The Cabinet approved the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes harsher penalties, including life imprisonment, to deter sacrilege and protect the sanctity of Guru Granth Sahib

Vance also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, terming them incredible hosts

Research is revealing that the molecular profile of each tea variety is influenced by every phase of production, from the soil the bush grows in to the way the leaves are dried, rolled or heated. And these molecular patterns correspond to features tea drinkers care about

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute

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The Government hikes windfall tax on diesel to 55.5 per litre and ATF 42 per litre with immediate effect

The DGP announced that strict action will be taken against content glorifying weapons, promoting violence, and displaying obscene content involving women and children

A milestone in Indias nuclear ambitions, but one shadowed by limited oversight and persistent concerns over transparency and accountability

The recurring desecration of Dr.B.R.Ambedkarsstatues in the State is being seen as a deliberate attempt to fracture theDalit-Sikhsocial fabric.VikasVasudevafinds that asAmbedkarJayantinears, people from both communities are determined to ensure that divisive forces do not fracture their relationship in a State where Scheduled Castes constitute 32% of the population

How many names have been deleted from the electoral rolls, and why? What are the logical discrepancies identified by the ECI? Why were large numbers of voters placed under adjudication, and how was this resolved? How has the SIR process reshaped the States political contest?

The Trump administration had not yet commented on whether the negotiations had concluded and what, if any, differences remain

In a break with precedent, Iranian and U.S. officials were meeting directly, alongside Pakistan, and not speaking through mediators who shuttled between rooms

The gathering was the first since Londons High Court ruled in February that a ban designating the pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organisation was unlawful

Is Mythos really that capable? Why is this LLM not being made available to the public? What is Project Glasswing?

How did the two-week ceasefire come about and how did Pakistan become involved in mediation? Why has Israel reacted negatively to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations? What is happening in Islamabad now, and what are the chances of the talks succeeding?

In its manifesto, the DMK has promised the farmers that the procurement price will be increased by 5 per litre. But the AIADMK, the NTK, and the TVK have not set out their position on the issue, says M.G. Rajendran

S.Ramadosssays he is not opposing the Mango symbol, and contends that it is his symbol and was created by him. Describing the court verdict on the party dispute as different, he says the Anbumanifaction is making it seem as if the Mango symbol and the party did not belong to him

In the absence of accepted identity proof, the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation has been holding back fund allocation to ST families, say activists

Kalapriya says that before joining theDMK, MGR was associated with the Congress. Over the time, he surrounded himself with seasoned political minds, including communist leaders K. Baladhandayutham and Kalyanasundaram. He was further supported by experienced figures such asK.A.Krishnaswamy andPanrutiS.Ramachandran. This combination of cinematic influence and political acumen gave him an exceptional grasp of governance as well as mass psychology.

He also claimed major achievemnets on other fronts that posed threat to Israel-Syria, Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza

According to officials from the Pune administration, a designated helipad had been prepared for VIP helicopter landings. However, the pilot mistakenly landed in an open space in the parking area, mistaking it for the designated site

Suryavanshi, who turned 15 last month, has carried his stupendous from the ICC u-19 World Cup into IPL 2026, where his audacious strokeplay has captured the imagination of one and all

Despite being located on the banks of the Cauvery, which is the source of drinking water for several districts, the residents of Kulithalai are stilling fighting for adequate drinking water supply

The holder sinks birdies on six of the last seven holesfor a epic finish at the midpoint of the years first Major

He accuses the DMK government of putting on hold a project that had obtained in-principle approval from Central government after being proposed by his AIADMK regime

Thiruvaiyaru is bogged down by the usual problems relating to the cultivation; an attempt was made to solve the problems of banana growers by setting up a cold storage-cum-ripening chamber at Mannarsamudram in 2017

Significant step towards establishing clean and sustainable transport system,says Chief Minister; second EV plan being introduced in the national capital after 2020 policy brought in by AAP govt.