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Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive ₹10,000 annually, while those with very small landholdings receive a minimum of ₹4,000. The amount is transferred directly to bank accounts in two instalments during the Kharif and Rabi seasons, says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

11-year-old boy was murdered by his grandfather and two uncles over a land dispute in 2022

Pakistan's selectors are demanding an inquiry into how star players Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman sustained injuries, with concerns raised that fitness issues were not disclosed during the T20 World Cup. Aaqib Javed questioned if players would have been declared fit had Pakistan advanced, highlighting a lack of transparency. Younger players are now being given opportunities.

On Saturday, Mr. Vijay left for the capital along with party functionaries Aadhav Arjuna, C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, and others from the Chennai airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the TMC in Kolkata, accusing the party of protecting rapists and insulting President Droupadi Murmu. He also alleged that the TMC opposes electoral roll revisions to shield infiltrators and deliberately alters demographics, making Hindus a minority in several areas.

United States President Donald Trump said American forces carried out “the most powerful bombing raid” on Iran’s Kharg Island, claiming that American forces “totally obliterated” military targets there while choosing not to destroy the island’s oil infrastructure. ​​Any disruption at Kharg Island can significantly affect global oil supply routes, making it a critical node for global energy security and oil market stability.

Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed sparked debate after comparing Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah to Usman Tariq, citing his unusual bowling action. Bumrah starred in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, finishing joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets alongside Varun Chakravarthy. His 4/15 in the final against New Zealand national cricket team helped India secure a dominant 96-run victory.

The two, jointly carrying a bounty of ₹12 lakh, were wanted in connection with several cases registered at police stations in districts and states, including Chhattisgarh, the Latehar SP said

Indian long jumper Lokesh Sathyanathan won gold at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas with an 8.21m leap, setting a new Indian indoor record. The Tarleton State University athlete finished ahead of De'Aundre Ward and Tafadzwa Chikomba. Lokesh dedicated the milestone to his late mother, who died from COVID-19 in 2021.

The victim, Ranjitha (24), a native of Ponnampet in Kodagu district, was found dead at a rented house in Kodathi area

A traveler, stranded in Dubai due to Gulf Air flight cancellations linked to Bahrain airspace issues, shared her ordeal. After a week of disruptions, she finally departed on an Emirates flight. She advises monitoring flight patterns, visiting airline offices in person for better options, and remaining adaptable amidst ongoing travel challenges in the region.

Former India captain Anil Kumble criticizes Kolkata Knight Riders for releasing Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt after their 2024 IPL triumph. Kumble argues this decision, leading to Iyer guiding Punjab Kings to the final and Salt contributing to RCB's maiden title, jeopardizes KKR's future title aspirations. He highlights the advantage of retaining proven winning captains and praises Iyer's underrated leadership.

After an emergency meeting with stakeholders, the Collector said that while increased bookings have caused technical issues for oil companies, which are being resolved, there is no need for panic.

Maximum temperature in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was 38.8°C

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan inaugurates maiden Indira Canteen in Kochi.