The Supreme Court of India is hearing a case regarding the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) by the Odisha government. The case involves the guidelines and procedures followed by the state for appointing its top cop, with the Chief Justice-led bench overseeing the legal proceedings. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/dgp-appointment-case-of-odisha-government-in-supreme-court-12250222

According to a report in the Washington Post, Donald Trump returned to the US from Turkey in a secret military aircraft due to assassination threats from Iran. Instead of the usual Air Force One, he was transferred to a C-32-A aircraft to ensure his safety. The secret operation involved hiding him in a catering truck and keeping journalists uninformed during the flight. This tactic echoes a similar security measure taken for Bill Clinton during his visit to Pakistan in 2000. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/trump-secretly-switched-military-plane-iran-death-threat-turkey-return-12249302

Residents of Biramitrapur have called for a 12-hour bandh from 6 AM to 6 PM demanding the immediate repair of National Highway 143. Protesters allege that there are over 400 potholes on a 4 km stretch from Talasera to the Odisha-Jharkhand border. The Merchant Association, Driver's Union, and local organizations have supported the strike, leading to the closure of shops and blocking of the highway. Police forces have been deployed to maintain order, and locals have threatened an indefinite strike if NHAI does not take action. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/biramitrapur-bandh-12-hour-shutdown-over-demand-for-national-highway-repairs-12249579

Valuable jewelry worth approximately 50 lakh rupees has gone missing from an SBI bank locker in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The victim, Rashmi Arora, had been paying rent for the locker since 2003 but had not opened it since 2011. Upon returning to access her locker recently, she discovered it was empty. Bank authorities initially denied the existence of the locker but later found records. Following a complaint, Kanpur Police have filed an FIR against the bank manager and relevant staff to investigate how the locker was accessed without the owner's key. https://www.dharitri.com/kanpur-sbi-locker-jewellery-worth-50-lakh-missing-locker/

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the appointment process of the next Director General of Police (DGP) in Odisha. The petitioner alleges that the state government is attempting to bypass Supreme Court guidelines by repeatedly withdrawing panels sent to the UPSC. Senior advocate P. Chidambaram represented the case, claiming attempts are being made to promote unqualified officers to the DGP rank. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has scheduled an urgent hearing for August 12. Current DGP Y.B. Khurania is set to retire on August 31. https://odishasambad.in/plea-in-supreme-court-alleges-odisha-trying-to-bypass-law-on-dgp-appointment/

A tragic road accident occurred near Mujagada petrol pump in Bhanjanagar, Ganjam, where a head-on collision between a pickup van and a car claimed a woman's life. The deceased, identified as Amita Singh from Kotagarh, was traveling to Berhampur with a child and another person when the mishap happened. Three others were critically injured and shifted to MKCG Medical College in Berhampur for advanced treatment. Local residents assisted in the rescue operations. https://www.dharitri.com/pickup-car-head-on-collision-amitas-life-is-gone/

A new low-pressure area is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal around the 12th of the month, posing a significant threat of heavy rainfall to Odisha. The meteorological department has warned that this could intensify the weather situation in the state, potentially leading to flood-like conditions as river levels are already high from previous rains. https://odia.news18.com/videos/odisha/another-low-pressure-on-the-12th-odisha-faces-increased-danger-bks-404269.html

Afghanistan has secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after their victory over Ireland. In contrast, two-time champions West Indies failed to secure a direct spot as they are currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI rankings. According to ICC rules, only the top 8 teams and hosts qualify directly. West Indies will now have to compete in the qualifying tournament. This is the third consecutive time they have failed to finish in the top 8, having previously missed direct qualification for the 2019 and 2023 editions as well. https://sambad.in/sports/afghanistan-qualifies-for-world-cup-west-indies-in-qualifiers-12250477

The article highlights the causes behind mobile phone battery explosions and provides safety tips. Common mistakes like using fake chargers, using the phone while charging, and overheating are primary reasons for battery failure. Experts suggest removing the phone cover if it gets too hot and avoiding continuous usage to prevent chemical damage to the battery. Using original chargers and handling the device carefully are essential precautions to ensure user safety and device longevity. https://argusnews.in/tech/phone-battery-explosion-common-mistakes-safety-tips

15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enjoyed a tiger safari at Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra with his Bihar teammates. His safari photos went viral on Instagram. Vaibhav, who performed well during the Zimbabwe tour with 151 runs, is set to debut in the Duleep Trophy starting August 23, where he has been appointed vice-captain of the East Zone team. https://sambad.in/sports/vaibhav-suryavanshi-enjoys-tiger-safari-bor-tiger-reserve-12249486