The State Election Commission has imposed a restriction on the advance disbursement of funds under the ‘Ladli Bahen’ scheme in Maharashtra, as the model code of conduct is in force in the state ahead of the municipal corporation polls. The EC received several complaints from the Opposition parties after media reports claimed the Maharashtra government was set to release Rs 3,000 each for the December and January months under the scheme by January 14, calling it a Makar Sankranti gift.
UP Board topper Kashish Verma, who scored 97.3%, credited hard work and family support, and aimed for civil services. She says, “I have scored 97.3 per cent. My father is a farmer and my mother is a homemaker. I want to prepare for UPSC in the future. I studied 5-6 hours daily and give full credit to my parents.”
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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two individuals who were allegedly conspiring to carry out terrorist activities in India at the behest of Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti and the intelligence agency ISI, officials said on Thursday.
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