Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana has seen its beneficiary base fall from nearly 2.48 crore to 1.65 crore after verification and e-KYC. RTI data has flagged the removal of 62 lakh women, over 4.5 lakh government-linked entries and questions over recovery of ineligible payouts

Campaigners seek official clearance to inspect civic schools amid allegations of FIR threats against participating citizens