Gaura Bai, an 80-year-old widow from Madhya Pradesh, faces homelessness due to a software glitch in the PM Awas Yojna. After being instructed to demolish her mud house in anticipation of a new one, she and her family have been living under a tree for ten months.
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President Trump expressed optimism about a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, suggesting a deal could be reached as early as next week. This follows renewed violence after Israel declared a previous truce over, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Despite resumed aid flow and US funding, concerns persist over aid distribution, with reports of casualties near distribution centers.
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