A wife whose husband disappeared received a significant victory from the Chhattisgarh High Court. The court ruled she is entitled to central government pension benefits. Her husband, a senior technician at Bhilai Steel Plant, went missing in 2010.
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Jayden Daniels, the Commanders' dynamic quarterback, is sidelined tonight against the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury sustained last week. This setback follows a previous knee issue. Veteran Marcus Mariota will start, with Washington targeting Week 9 for Daniels' potential return. Keeping their young star healthy is crucial for the team's season.
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