Ladki Bahin Yojana: 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries found in Maharashtra, govt vows strong action
The Maharashtra government on Monday identified 26 lakh ineligible beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana for women, state minister Aditi Tatkare on Monday said. He also added that the data of ineligible beneficiaries has been submitted to district authorities for physical verification, and appropriate action will be initiated on completion of the scrutiny, the Women and Child Development Minister said. The minister stressed that the benefits of eligible beneficiaries will continue uninterrupted.
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Gustaakh Ishq Teaser Out: Manish Malhotra’s film is all about vintage love | Watch
The teaser of ace designer Manish Malhotra’s ‘Gustaakh Ishq’, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh, has been released today, on Monday. The teaser of the movie looks like a painting in motion.
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Greater Noida dowry murder case: Nikki’s in-laws, brother-in-law sent to 14-day judicial custody
In a fresh development in the Greater Noida dowry murder case, three close family members of the deceased have been sent to 14-day judicial custody. The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Nikki Bhati, who was allegedly set ablaze over dowry demands in Greater Noida on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the Uttar Pradesh police arrested all the accused in connection with the case. The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday made the fourth arrest. This comes after the police arrested the sister in law, mother-in-law and husband of the victim. Vipin Bhati, who is accused of murdering his wife, was shot in the leg by the police on Sunday and was later admitted to the hospital. He was sent to a 14-day judicial custody.
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SC Collegium recommends elevation of two High Court chief justices to Supreme Court, check details
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on Monday resolved to recommend the elevation of two Chief Justices of High Courts to the Supreme Court of India. According to the resolution on August 25, the Collegium proposed the names of Justice Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, who hails from the parent High Court of Madhya Pradesh.
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Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out on 11th floor of high-rise building in Goregaon | Video
A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at a high-rise residential building in Goregaon East, Mumbai, prompting a quick response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. The blaze was reported at 3:33 pm on August 24, at Vaishnav Heights Building on Rani Sati Marg, opposite Balaji Hospital in Goregaon (East). The fire initially broke out in a closed room on the 11th floor of the 22-storey tower.
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Tejashwi advises Chirag Paswan to get married, Rahul Gandhi says ‘applies to me as well’ | WATCH
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav took a light-hearted dig at Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan during a press interaction on Saturday. Tejashwi dismissed Paswan’s recent barbs and reasserted his own loyalty. Tejashwi Yadav was responding to Chirag Paswan’s comment labelling him as a mere “hanger-on” of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Laughing off the remark, Tejashwi said, “Some people are Hanuman of a special person, but we are Hanuman of the public.”
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Fly on wheels: Delhi airport’s luxury bus to Agra promises recliners, wi-fi and scenic Taj Mahal views
Travelling from Delhi to Agra has just become more convenient and luxurious. A new premium airport bus service now offers travellers a direct, non-stop ride from Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 straight to Agra, home to the iconic Taj Mahal. The service was rolled out by the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) in April 2025, in partnership with Rigi Trans Tech.
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Delhi metro turns into a wrestling ring as two women clash over seat | Video
A new video from Delhi Metro has once again brought the spotlight back on the frequent fights and altercations erupting inside the city’s lifeline of public transport. In the latest viral clip, two women were seen engaging in a full-blown physical brawl inside a Metro coach, turning what should have been a routine commute into a scene straight out of a wrestling match.The video, reportedly recorded on the Violet Line near Badkhal Mor station, shows the women attacking each other with such aggression that viewers online have compared it to a WWE-style showdown.
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Moscow claims Kyiv drone strike hit Russian nuclear plant on Ukraine’s Independence Day
As Ukraine celebrated its 34th Independence Day on Sunday, the ongoing war with Russia intensified, with drone attacks, missile strikes, and international diplomacy dominating headlines. Russia accused Ukraine of launching a massive wave of drone attacks that included strikes on a nuclear facility, while world leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown triggers sharpest decline in US immigrant population in over 60 years
A new study by the Pew Research Centre reveals that the United States has seen its first significant drop in immigrant population since the 1960s, largely due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration measures. The report, released on Thursday, shows a decrease of nearly 1.5 million immigrants between January and June 2025, bringing the total number down to around 51.9 million.
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