Beneficiaries of Maharashtra’s Laadki Bahin scheme down by 73 lakh after e-KYC drive | Mumbai News

File pic for representation Mumbai: The beneficiaries of the state’s flagship scheme for underprivileged women, the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Laadki Bahin Yojana which powered the Mahayuti government’s return to power in 2024, have reduced by an estimated 73 lakh. The numbers have reduced from 2.43 crore in September 2025 to around 1.7 crore by May…

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No crackers, no road celebrations: Bengaluru Police issue advisory on post-IPL 2026 final celebrations | Bengaluru News

Police issue advisory on post-IPL 2026 final celebrations in Bengaluru (File photo) BENGALURU: Bengaluru City Police issued a detailed advisory urging residents to maintain order and avoid any form of disruptive celebrations after the IPL 2026 final on May 31, warning against crackers, road rallies and public disturbances.With Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the final of…

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TVK ministers Arunraj, Vanni Arasu slam Guv over saffron portrayal of Tiruvalluvar | Chennai News

Chennai: State health minister K G Arunraj and social justice minister Vanni Arasu on Sunday condemned Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar over the portrayal of poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robe at Lok Bhavan, accusing him of attempting to impose a religious identity on a universally revered figure.“Thiruvalluvar gave the world a universal scripture. Reducing him…

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Rs 100cr released for flood preparedness: Mundian | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Hardeep Singh Mundian, Punjab minister for revenue, rehabilitation and disaster management, on Sunday said the state govt had released a total of Rs 100 crore in advance to strengthen flood preparedness and ensure prompt response to any natural calamity across the state.“Anticipating the forthcoming monsoon season and potential flood-related challenges, the state govt has…

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ASF outbreak in Dibrugarh, Lahowal declared epicentre, 83 villages under watch | Guwahati News

Dibrugarh: District administration of Dibrugarh has swung into action after African swine fever (ASF) was detected at a farm in the Lahowal area. A strict containment order was issued on Saturday, declaring the affected locality as the epicentre of the outbreak and placing surrounding villages under infected and surveillance zones.According to the order issued by…

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