The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked the end of an era as Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo exited the tournament without winning the trophy. Brazil lost to Norway, leading to Neymar's retirement from international football, while Portugal's defeat against Spain shattered Ronaldo's lifelong dream. The article highlights five legendary footballers—Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Johan Cruyff, Ferenc Puskás, and Eusébio—who achieved massive success at the club level and set numerous records but could never clinch the FIFA World Cup title during their illustrious careers. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/sports/ronaldo-after-neymar-5-great-football-player-who-could-not-won-the-world-cup-trophy/3262489

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

Villagers in Bhadrak's Dhushuri blocked the Akhandalamani-Bhadrak road demanding justice for the death of Chandrakanta Mahakul. The 28-year-old's body was found hanging last month, and his family alleges it was a murder involving three locals. Protesters claim that despite police investigations, political pressure is preventing the arrest of the culprits. They have vowed to continue the blockade until justice is served. https://www.dharitri.com/chandrakant-death-incident-road-blockade-demanding-justice/

In a shocking case of domestic violence in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a woman allegedly tied her husband to a cot and tortured him throughout the night. The victim, Sanjeev Tiwari, was not only beaten brutally but also given electric shocks using wires. Police rescued him in a critical condition and admitted him to a hospital, from where he was referred to Kanpur for advanced treatment. The accused wife has been taken into custody after a formal complaint was lodged by the victim's brother. https://otvkhabar.in/crime/husband-allegedly-tortured-by-wife-bound-to-cot-and-given-electric-shocks-12140690