Maharashtra government postpones January installment of Ladki Bahin Yojana to after January 16 following SEC directives. The move comes amid election model code of conduct for municipal corporation polls.
The Maharashtra Election Commission has barred advance payment of the January 2026 instalment under the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme due to the model code of conduct for municipal elections.
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal demands elections in wards declared unopposed, questions timing of Ladki Bahin scheme payments ahead of polls.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responds to criticism of the Ladki Bahin scheme, highlights women's economic empowerment, and details development plans for Kolhapur including river cleanup and water diversion.
State election commissioner Dinesh Waghmare disallows advance January payment under Ladki Bahin scheme, permitting only December's Rs 1,500 before municipal elections.
Maharashtra State Election Commission stops January Ladki Bahin stipend, citing model code for municipal elections. Opposition alleges voter sway. Read the full details.
Maharashtra State Election Commission stops govt from releasing advance 'Ladki Bahin' scheme funds as Makar Sankranti gift, citing model code of conduct. Key decision impacts beneficiaries.
Ahead of crucial elections, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments announce cash transfers for women beneficiaries, sparking opposition allegations of MCC violation. Explore the rising power of the women's vote.
Congress accuses Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti of selfishly timing 'Ladki Bahin' scheme payments for civic polls. Sachin Sawant says taxpayer money is not leaders' private property. Read the full political clash.
Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri-Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana sparks a major political row as Congress objects to Rs 3,000 payment timing before elections. Minister Bawankule defends the move. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's decision to credit Rs 3,000 to women beneficiaries just before civic polls ignites a clash between Mahayuti and Congress over model code violation. Read the full details.
Uddhav Thackeray dares BJP to contest elections without raising Hindu-Muslim issues. Devendra Fadnavis counters, pledging the money to the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Read the full political clash.
Maharashtra Congress alleges BJP violated poll code by announcing Rs 3,000 Ladki Bahin payout before municipal elections. SEC to examine complaint. Key political clash ahead of polls.
NCP leader Praful Patel asserts party's role in Mahayuti govt & Nagpur's progress. Highlights Ladki Bahin scheme, urges voters to prioritize NMC polls for solving civic issues. Read more.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde assures continuation of Ladki Bahin Yojana, attacks opposition in Kolhapur & Nashik rallies. Promises tax relief, development projects ahead of civic polls.
Mahayuti's Mumbai manifesto pledges Rs 5 lakh interest-free loans for Ladki Bahin beneficiaries, AI-driven transparency, and Rs 17,000 crore for environment. CM Fadnavis and Dy CM Shinde to launch it Sunday.
Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam assured Pune citizens the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme will continue. He warned against fear-mongering in Yerwada and pledged support for women's welfare.
Ahead of Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, candidates are allegedly distributing cash and liquor to women voters in North and East Nagpur's slums. Read the full investigation.
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant explains why alliance talks with BJP failed for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal polls. He highlights development under Eknath Shinde and makes key promises.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis intensifies campaigning for urban body polls, pledges development funds, warns against corruption, and guarantees the continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Key rallies held in Chandrapur, Amravati, and Akola.
Delay in December installment of Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana creates voter unease for ruling alliance ahead of Jan 15 Maharashtra civic elections. Read about the political implications.
The eKYC deadline for Maharashtra's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana ended Dec 31. With no extension, lakhs of women risk losing Rs 1,500 monthly aid. Read the latest updates here.
An RTI exposes over 12,900 ineligible govt employees received Ladki Bahin Yojana funds, pushing total wrongful beneficiaries past 1 lakh. Read about the action ordered.
The Indian government has blocked over 1,000 websites promoting rituals for baby boys. Health officials urge states to act against gender discrimination and enforce the PCPNDT Act strictly.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana will resume shortly after resolving issues. He also addressed Ladki Bahin payouts, farmer loans, and local demands during Ahilyanagar campaign.
Thousands of women await delayed ₹1,500 Ladki Bahin installments in Pune. SEC clarifies MCC does not halt schemes, but state government remains silent on payout.
CM Devendra Fadnavis and DyCM Eknath Shinde assured voters that the flagship Ladki Bahin scheme will continue uninterrupted. Read about their campaign promises for local body polls.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde promises to resolve issues and restart the Ladka Bhau youth training scheme. He calls the Ladki Bahin scheme his most cherished decision and criticizes the MVA ahead of council polls.
The December 31 eKYC deadline for Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana is likely to be extended again ahead of Pune civic polls. Over 69 lakh women yet to complete verification. Details inside.
Lyricist Javed Akhtar reveals the iconic song 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga' was penned for Madhuri Dixit, who left '1942: A Love Story'. Discover the untold casting story and the bond between the actresses.