Weather
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The southwest monsoon will become active again in Odisha from today, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected over the next five days.
Odisha Government & Administration
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Seven new nursing colleges will be established. The Centre will provide ₹6 crore and the Odisha Government ₹4 crore per college.
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The deadline for Rabi paddy procurement has been extended by three days.
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A five-day Child Welfare Committee (CWC) training programme has been launched by the state government.
Health
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OMSA has suspended patient services indefinitely over its 10-point demand. The SCB Junior Doctors' Association has extended its support.
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VIMSAR Office Superintendent Dhanurdhar Biswal was caught in a vigilance raid.
Crime & Law
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In the Kandhamal minor rape and murder case, the accused was sentenced to life imprisonment, and the victim's family was awarded ₹8 lakh compensation.
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Rourkela Police arrested two suspects in Mumbai for a ₹14.36 lakh "digital arrest" cyber fraud.
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A student allegedly stabbed a teacher at Little Flower School, Mumbai, during a dispute over a Transfer Certificate (TC).
Education
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Serious factual errors were found in the Class IV literature textbook, including incorrect references to the Mahabharata.
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The Class V literature textbook contains a disputed account about Pathani Samanta's death.
Religion & Culture
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The Anasara Darshan of Lord Alarnath began in Brahmagiri, attracting a huge number of devotees on the first day.
Public Issues
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Residents of the Swabhiman region in Malkangiri protested, alleging harassment by Andhra Pradesh Police.
Technology
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WhatsApp is introducing username-based chatting, allowing users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers.
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UPI services have been launched in Greece, expanding India's digital payment network to 10 countries.
Sports
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India will face England in the first T20I after the Ireland series. Vaibhav is likely to make his debut.
Entertainment
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Reports suggest that Kavya Maran, owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is set to marry music composer Anirudh Ravichander.
National
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Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as the new Chief of the Indian Army.
International
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Pakistan reportedly launched attacks on Afghanistan, resulting in 36 deaths.
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A United Nations report warns that the Middle East conflict could push 45 million people into poverty.
