Bastar’s administration found a man named ‘Sunny Leone’ fraudulently receiving Rs 1,000 monthly from Chhattisgarh’s Mahtari Vandan Yojana for women. His alleged accomplices were also identified and actions taken against them. The account was frozen, and recovery proceedings started. The discovery highlights flaws in the verification process of the scheme benefiting married women.
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India's bowlers roared back on day two of the Brisbane Test, with Jasprit Bumrah grabbing two quick wickets after rain curtailed day one. Nitish Kumar Reddy then dismissed Marnus Labuschagne, caught by Virat Kohli, who shushed the Australian crowd after the dismissal. At lunch, Australia had reached 104/3, with Smith and Head at the crease.
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