Enrich Lives Foundation (ELF) is hosting the Pragati Mela on June 15 in Mumbai. Founded during COVID-19, ELF bridges donors, volunteers, and marginalized communities. Rashmi Balwani leads ELF with entrepreneurial acumen and compassion.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) retains its powers over public Development Plan (DP) Roads, despite the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) being designated as the special planning authority for encroachments. The court has directed the BMC to begin removing encroachments to ensure a Marathi medium school at Deonar has proper road frontage access.

Manisha Rani, winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11, celebrated her victory by bringing smiles to children's faces in a slum. She distributed food, interacted with residents, and received support from Abhishek Malhan. Manisha also made her Indian television debut and had a successful journey in Bigg Boss OTT. Take a look:

Bill Gates visited Bhubaneswar, met Naveen Patnaik and slum people. He reviewed works of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. At Maa Mangala Basti, he discussed issues with slum women. He also interacted with women self-help groups and top officials of the agriculture department at Krushi Bhawan. He visited Mission Shakti bazaar and Naveen Niwas.

A fire in Anandapur exposed a racket in refilling autos with domestic LPG cylinders. Multiple explosions destroyed 50 houses, leaving around 250 people homeless. The fire caused the loss of household objects and affected the livelihoods of daily labourers. Temporary shelters are being set up, and local authorities are providing support."}

A group of 20 slum children from Noida's Salarpur and surrounding areas had the opportunity to visit the old Parliament House. Organized by a local social group, the children were able to learn about Indian art, culture, history, and the freedom struggle. The children were amazed by the size of the building, the inverted fans in the central hall, and the different colored carpets in the two houses of Parliament. The trip aimed to expose the children to significant historical sites and inspire them to engage in more constructive activities.