Ladki Bahin impact: No subsidised festive food kit for Ganeshotsav, says Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal

Maharashtra’s government will not distribute the ‘Anandacha Shidha’ festive food kits for Ganeshotsav this year. Minister Chhagan Bhujbal cited financial constraints due to the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, which costs the state Rs 45,000 crore annually. The ‘Anandacha Shidha’ scheme, costing Rs 350-400 crore, provides subsidized food items to ration card holders.

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‘Reason he can’t stand up to Trump is …’: Rahul’s fresh charge at PM; claims ‘Modi’s hands are tied’

Rahul Gandhi has accused PM Modi of being unable to confront President Trump’s tariff threats due to the ongoing US investigation into Adani. Gandhi alleges that Modi’s silence stems from potential exposure of financial links between Modi, Adani, and Russian oil deals. The opposition has been criticizing PM Modi and the BJP government over Trump’s…

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IMD issues heavy rainfall and flood alerts for several states; advisories in place till August 11

Delhi and NCR are bracing for generally cloudy skies with light rainfall and thunderstorms until August 8, according to the IMD. Temperatures are expected to remain slightly below normal. While Delhi experiences mild weather, other parts of India face heavy rainfall, prompting advisories for farmers and residents in affected regions like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and…

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Meet the Roblox creator behind Free Republic of Verdis, the ‘world’s smallest country’ with 400 citizens and its own passports

Daniel Jackson, a young digital designer, has declared the Free Republic of Verdis on a disputed territory between Croatia and Serbia. Despite facing resistance from Croatian authorities, including deportations and bans, the micronation has attracted thousands of citizenship applications. Jackson envisions Verdis as a model for future micro-governance, hoping to establish peaceful relations with neighboring…

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Queen Elizabeth’s grandson Peter Phillips chooses a ring with family history as he proposes to Harriet Sperling

Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild, is engaged to Harriet Sperling. The couple announced their engagement on August 1. Phillips proposed with a ring from Pragnell, a jeweler linked to the royal family. Sperling works for England’s National Health Service. The royal family is aware of the engagement. The couple is planning their wedding.

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Mohit Suri, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s ‘Saiyaara’ becomes 15th highest-grossing film of Hindi cinema, surpassing Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shorff’s ‘War’

Mohit Suri’s romantic action drama ‘Saiyaara,’ starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has surprisingly surpassed ‘War’ at the Indian box office, earning ₹304.60 crore in 19 days. This makes it the 15th highest-grossing Hindi film ever. Despite new releases like ‘War 2’ and ‘Coolie’ looming, experts believe ‘Saiyaara’ has peaked, unlikely to overtake ‘Bajrangi…

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