NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar met Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons in Baramati, days after his remarks hinted at hurdles in a possible merger between the two NCP factions. Emphasising family solidarity following the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, Sharad said supporting each other was the current priority

The newly created budget head will fund the routine management and day-to-day functioning of OSCs operating under the Sambal sub-scheme. The centres provide integrated support services such as psychological counselling, medical assistance, police support, temporary shelter and legal aid