In preparation for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the BJP has appointed National General Secretary Vinod Tawde as the state-in-charge. Alongside him, Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel has been named co-in-charge. This organizational reshuffle follows the party's performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and aims to strengthen the unit by leveraging Tawde's extensive experience in poll strategy and coordination. Additionally, Satish Punia has been assigned to Punjab and Tarun Chugh to Gujarat as part of a larger nationwide strategy by the central leadership. https://www.dharitri.com/vinod-tawde-gets-up-charge-as-bjp-prepares-for-uttar-pradesh-assembly-election-2027-assembly/

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay released a 100-day report card titled 'Governance for Generations'. Key achievements include closing 717 liquor shops, allocating 710 crore for free school breakfasts, and 812 crore for the Annan’s Seer Scheme (gold for weddings). The government also announced a 6000 crore crop loan waiver, distributed laptops to college students, and provided 200 units of free electricity to households. Additionally, a 1 lakh crore investment target was set to boost industrial growth. https://odia.news18.com/news/politics/from-710-crore-budget-for-free-breakfast-to-shutting-down-717-liquor-shops-what-did-tamil-nadu-cm-thalapathy-vijay-achieve-in-his-first-100-days-lpd-406003.html

A crocodile washed into Kendrapada town due to the ongoing floods, causing panic among local residents. The reptile was spotted within the city limits, likely having strayed from a nearby river due to the rising water levels. Authorities have been alerted to ensure the safety of the public and to capture the crocodile. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/the-crocodile-floated-in-the-flood-crocodile-terror-in-kendrapada-city-12393005

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the flood-affected areas of Bhadrak district to assess the situation. In a unique move to reach remote areas, the CM and his team conducted the review on a bullet motorcycle. He interacted with local residents to understand their grievances and monitored the ongoing relief and rescue operations. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/the-chief-minister-and-the-team-went-to-the-flood-affected-area-in-bhadrak-and-reviewed-the-flood-situation-12393016

A young man in Bhadrak district survived a harrowing ordeal by clinging to a palm tree for five days after being swept away by floodwaters. The incident highlights the severity of the flood situation as the youth struggled for survival amidst the strong currents until he could be safe. This dramatic rescue story has gained significant attention as a testament to human resilience. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/horrible-picture-came-from-the-valley-the-young-man-was-drowned-in-the-flood-water-and-struggled-for-his-life-in-a-palm-tree-for-5-days-12392995

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has made a significant announcement for farmers in flood-affected regions. The CM has declared relief measures and financial assistance to support those who suffered crop loss and damages due to recent floods. The move aims to mitigate the hardships faced by the farming community in the state. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/the-chief-ministers-big-announcement-for-the-flood-affected-farmers-12393010

In a miraculous rescue, a man named Bahuka, who had been missing for five days in the floodwaters of Balipatana village under Dhamnagar block in Bhadrak district, was rescued alive by an ODRAF team. He was found in the Bajapati Padia area and immediately shifted to Balipatana Medical for treatment. His health condition is currently stable. The local community has lauded the courageous efforts of the ODRAF team during the critical flood situation. https://sambad.in/state/flood-rescue-missing-for-5-days-bahuka-rescued-safely-by-odraf-team-in-bhadrak-12392913

A bull was critically injured following a crocodile attack in Kendrapara district of Odisha. Due to the recent floods, crocodiles have been straying into human settlements, causing panic among the locals. The incident highlights the growing threat of man-animal conflict in flood-affected regions. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/crocodile-attack-in-kendrapada-the-bull-is-serious-12393018

A terrifying video of an octopus gripping a fisherman's face has gone viral. Jaser Cervantes was fishing in the Philippines when an octopus latched onto his head with its powerful tentacles and suckers, covering his mouth and nose. Cervantes managed to free himself by repeatedly hitting the creature with a piece of bamboo before releasing it back into the sea. He later described the experience as if his skin was being torn off due to the creature's strong grip. https://otvkhabar.in/international/octopus-grips-fishermans-face-leaving-him-desperately-fighting-to-break-free-12393041