Heavy rainfall lasting only two hours has led to severe flood-like conditions and waterlogging in Titlagarh, Odisha. Streets are submerged and daily life has been disrupted as rainwater entered low-lying areas, causing significant inconvenience to the residents. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/flooding-in-2-hours-of-rain-otvshorts-rain-waterlogging-titlagarh-12136194

In a strange incident in Gargarabahala village, Redhakhol, Sambalpur, a thief returned stolen gold ornaments and cash just hours after the theft. The incident, which occurred during the day and saw items returned by the same evening, has become a topic of discussion due to the thief's unexpected change of heart. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/show-humanity-thief-loot-odisha-crime-otv-otvshorts-humanity-12137981

In a major FIFA World Cup upset, Norway defeated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time. Erling Haaland scored two goals (79', 90') to stun Brazil, while Neymar's late goal wasn't enough to save his team. With 7 goals in the tournament, Haaland is now a joint-top scorer alongside Messi and Mbappe. The article also highlights Haaland's past connection with India, where he played against the Indian U-17 team in 2016. Norway will now face England in the quarter-finals. https://sambad.in/sports/haland-magic-norway-in-quater-12140005

A unique love story featured on OTV's 'News Fuse' shows a person climbing a tower to perform an engagement ceremony. The incident has gone viral on social media, sparking humor and roasts among netizens due to the extreme nature of this romantic gesture. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/news-fuse-reels-what-a-father-in-love-otv-newsfuse-odishatv-otvshorts-12141469

Researchers at Sambalpur University in Odisha have developed a 'Polyherbal Anti-Cancer Formulation' using five medicinal plants from the Gandhamardan hills. The formulation has shown 100% success in animal trials, where tumors in mice were completely cured within 35 days without side effects like chemotherapy. Research started in 2019 based on traditional healers' advice. Following the successful animal trials, preparations are now underway for human clinical trials to further evaluate its safety and efficacy. https://otvkhabar.in/health/odisha-researchers-develop-herbal-anti-cancer-formula-human-trials-planned-12141424

VVS Laxman is set to take over as the head coach for the Indian cricket team's tour of Zimbabwe starting July 23, in place of Gautam Gambhir. Due to a busy schedule involving the Asian Games and the West Indies tour, BCCI is likely to appoint Laxman along with Sunil Joshi and Hrishikesh Kanitkar. India will play a 3-match T20 series in Zimbabwe. https://odishasambad.in/vvs-laxman-to-coach-india-on-zimbabwe/

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the DMK against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay regarding his visit to compensate victims of a stampede in Karur that killed 41 people. The court advised the DMK not to turn the courtroom into a political battlefield, stating that political disputes should be settled outside. The Chief Minister plans to provide ₹10 lakh and government jobs to the victims' families. The investigation into the incident, which occurred during a TVK rally, has been transferred from state police to the CBI. https://www.dharitri.com/supreme-court-dismisses-dmks-plea-against-chief-minister-vijay/

Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas has triggered a flood-like situation at the famous Koilighughar waterfall in Jharsuguda district. The sacred Shiva shrine, including the Shivling and a large part of the temple, is currently submerged under water. As the waterfall's water directly joins the Ib River, the river's water level is also rising. Authorities fear that the situation may worsen if the rain continues. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/koiligughar-waterfall-in-flood-fury-shiva-shrine-submerged-in-jharsuguda-12141386

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the death penalty for 38 convicts and life imprisonment for 11 others in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blast case. A division bench confirmed the special court's 2022 judgment regarding the coordinated attacks by the Indian Mujahideen that killed 56 people and injured over 200 across 21 locations within 70 minutes. The court categorized the case as 'rarest of rare' while affirming the sentences. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/ahmedabad-serial-blasts--high-court-upholds-death-sentence-for-38--life-term-for-11/article-37399

Heavy rainfall caused by a low pressure area has led to a 50-foot breach in the Kani River at Kantapada in Jajpur district. Several panchayats including Malikapur and Mangalpur are facing flood-like situations with thousands of acres of farmland submerged. Dasarathapur block recorded a maximum rainfall of 193 mm, leading to waterlogging in residential areas. The Baitarani River's water level is rising near the danger mark at Akhuapada, posing a threat of a small-scale flood. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/50-foot-flood-in-kani-river--agricultural-land-submerged/article-37401