The Delhi government approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana on Women's Day, providing Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections. With a budget allocation of Rs 5100 crores, women earning up to Rs 2.5 lakh annually and aged 18-60 years are eligible.
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Hardik Pandya dismissed Pakistan opener Babar Azam during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match. Pandya's intense send-off sparked celebrations and controversy. Babar, who had started positively, fell in the ninth over. This set the tone for India and added to the intense rivalry between the two teams. Social media reactions were mixed.
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