Education
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Free Education from KG to PG: 7,108 students are concerned about receiving refunds of their admission fees under the free education initiative.
Religion & Culture
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Brahmagiri: Today is the last day of Anasara Darshan at the Alarnath Temple, with heavy footfall of devotees expected throughout the day.
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Rath Yatra: Authorities have made parking arrangements at 27 locations to ensure smooth crowd and traffic management.
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Weather Impact: Rain is expected to continue until July 17, with a yellow alert for thunderstorms in 14 districts, which may affect Rath Yatra festivities.
Politics
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Prabhat Biswal Joins BJP: The senior leader joined the BJP along with hundreds of supporters, potentially changing the political dynamics in the Cuttack–Choudwar region.
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Hunger Strike: Chameli will begin an indefinite hunger strike at Lower PMG, Bhubaneswar, demanding action against the local IIC and BDO.
Law & Order / Crime
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Cyber Fraud Alert: Puri Police warned tourists against fake low-cost hotel booking scams.
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Liquor Shop Protest: Women in Titlagarh blocked the National Highway opposing a foreign liquor outlet.
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Goat Smuggling Racket: A smuggling network from Kolkata to Paradip was busted; 37 goats were rescued from a passenger bus.
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Fake Identity Case: Two Pakistani nationals were arrested in Karnataka for obtaining Aadhaar and PAN cards fraudulently.
Accidents & Rescue
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Puri Beach: Three tourists were rescued by lifeguards after being swept away by strong sea currents.
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Keonjhar: An onion-laden truck overturned, and locals carried away the scattered onions.
Weather
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Rain likely to continue until 17 July.
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Yellow warning for thunderstorms and lightning issued for 14 districts.
Sports
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Cricket (Men): India will face England in the first ODI at Edgbaston on 14 July, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli looking to bounce back.
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Cricket (Women): Yastika Bhatia scored a century at Lord's, leaving India just four wickets away from victory.
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Football: Argentina and England will play the second FIFA World Cup semifinal on 15 July.
Economy & Employment
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EPFO: Applications invited for the amnesty scheme for eligible establishments.
International
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Middle East: Iran has responded to U.S. attacks, escalating regional tensions.
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Oil Market: Concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger higher crude oil prices and weaken the Indian rupee.
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Space Technology: The U.S. has approved a controversial satellite project to use space mirrors to increase nighttime illumination.