Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, praised the Indian armed forces on Sunday (December 7) for their disciplined and measured conduct during ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in May as a response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Singh emphasised that while the forces had the capability to escalate, they chose restraint, showcasing both valour and strategic prudence.
The Union government has proposed a draft framework to replace the decades-old Sugarcane (Control) Order of 1966. The proposed Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, aims to modernise oversight by incorporating ethanol production, digital compliance systems and a structured approval mechanism for factories, news agency PTI reported. The Centre has invited public comments on the draft till May 20. While the new proposal retains key provisions such as Fair and Remunerative Price norms, restrictions on cane movement, a 14-day payment timeline for farmers, and a 15 per cent annual interest on delayed dues, it also introduces wide-ranging changes to reflect the evolving nature of the industry.
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All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is currently under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after reportedly testing positive for recreational drug use. The incident has disrupted Nawaz’s plans to join Surrey for the T20 Blast in England, with the deal now officially cancelled.
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