Digapahandi police have arrested a 31-year-old mason named Shankar Naik for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 26-year-old woman. The accused, who worked with the victim, captured intimate photos and videos without her knowledge and threatened to leak them on social media. When the victim refused further contact, he forcibly took her to an abandoned house, raped her, and physically assaulted her. Following a police complaint, the accused was arrested under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sent to jail after court proceedings. https://www.dharitri.com/accused-mason-sent-to-jail-for-raping-young-woman/

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged a paper leak in the UGC NET Sociology exam. He claimed that a 100-page PDF containing 90 matching questions was circulated a day before the exam and sold for approximately 2.5 lakh rupees in states like Bihar, UP, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan. Gandhi criticized the government and NTA for recurring leaks in national exams like NEET and NET. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/rahul-gandhi-alleges-ugc-net-sociology-paper-sold-for-rs-2-25-lakh-12146706

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor attended his sister Anshula Kapoor's wedding reception in a striking traditional look. The event was attended by Boney Kapoor and other family members as they celebrated Anshula and Rohan Thakkar's union. Arjun's ethnic attire has become a highlight on social media. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/brother-arjun-kapoor-in-traditional-look-at-sadhulas-wedding-reception-12146651

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan caught everyone's attention with his stunning black ethnic look at Anshula Kapoor's wedding reception. Anshula, daughter of Boney Kapoor, celebrated her special day with Rohan Thakkar, and the event was attended by many Bollywood celebrities. Varun's stylish appearance has become a talking point on social media. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/baruns-black-ethnic-look-at-satsulas-wedding-reception-12146666

Odisha Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling has ordered strict monitoring of all government and private nursing colleges to ensure quality education and student safety. District Collectors have been instructed to conduct thorough inspections of private nursing institutes by July end, including fire safety checks. Any irregularities found will lead to severe action. Additionally, the minister reviewed the 'Stop Diarrhea Campaign' to control waterborne diseases during the monsoon and Rath Yatra period. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-govt-warns-nursing-colleges-to-maintain-quality-standards-strict-action-against-irregularities-12146681

IIM Sambalpur is empowering local master weavers by providing them with free business management training in the Odia language. Over the past three years, 75 weavers have been trained in marketing, branding, GST, finance, and digital sales. This initiative helps traditional artisans adapt to modern market demands, use e-commerce platforms like Flipkart, and build their own brands. The program aims to establish Sambalpuri handloom as a global brand while increasing the income of weavers and preserving the traditional craft. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/iim-sambalpur-helps-weavers-reach-global-textile-markets-12146614

A video of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allegedly slapping a TMC worker during a protest rally in Kolkata has gone viral. The incident occurred during a march against the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. In the video, Banerjee appears to lose her temper at a worker who was trying to clear her path and manage the crowd. BJP MP Raju Bista shared the clip on social media, criticizing her behavior. Meanwhile, Banerjee accused the police of favoring the BJP and ignoring court orders regarding the rally, which ended in clashes between BJP and TMC supporters. https://www.dharitri.com/mamata-banerjee-slaps-tmc-worker-during-tmc-protest-in-kolkata/

According to an RTI response from the Directorate of Estates, the Congress party has been unauthorizedly occupying its former headquarters at 24 Akbar Road in New Delhi since June 26, 2013. The allotment of the bungalow was cancelled in 2013, and the government has not received any rent for the property since then. The central government stated that the outstanding rent is currently under review and has not yet been finalized. While the RTI sought information on whether any eviction notice was issued, the department did not provide specific details on that matter. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/rti-congress-unauthorised-occupation-24-akbar-road-headquarters-12146608

Odisha's Education Minister Nityananda Gond clarified the inclusion of the Rajasthani folk song 'Nimbuda' in Class 8 textbooks. Speaking in Nabarangpur, he stated that the National Education Policy aims to introduce students to diverse regional cultures, and 'Nimbuda' was included as an example of popular folk music. He criticized the opposition for creating unnecessary confusion without understanding the policy. Additionally, the government has suspended four officials, including a former director, over previous textbook errors. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-education-minister-clarifies-inclusion-of-nimbuda-folk-song-in-class-8-textbook-amid-row-12146590

BJP State President Manmohan Samal is scheduled to visit Kalahandi district on the 10th. During his visit to Bhawanipatna, he will participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, plantation drives, and public outreach programs. He will also chair an organizational meeting at Bhagirathi Inn to review district activities and provide strategic guidance to party workers for the upcoming Panchayat elections. State Organizational Secretary Manas Mohanty will accompany him during this visit. https://www.dharitri.com/manmohan-samal-to-visit-kalahandi-on-10th/