During PM Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia, India's Election Commission signed an MoU with Indonesia's General Election Commission (KPU) to share expertise in election management. India will assist the world's third-largest democracy by providing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), technical support, and training for election personnel. India has similar agreements with 28 countries and international organizations like the UN, establishing its election model as a global standard. Indian-made EVMs are already utilized by nations like Bhutan and Namibia, highlighting India's growing role as a preferred global partner in democratic governance. https://argusnews.in/national/india-indonesia-election-cooperation-evm

Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari has announced that land transactions in the state will now be completely cashless to eliminate middleman interference. All payments for land registration will be done online, replacing the previous system that allowed cash transactions up to Rs 15,000. Owners will only need to visit the sub-registrar office for identification, and documents will be available online after registration. The Revenue Department will soon issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and provide special training to officials to implement this digital transformation. https://odia.oneindia.com/odisha/land-transactions-will-become-completely-cashless-all-dealings-will-take-place-online-126057.html

Applications for Class 6 admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas have started from July 7, with a deadline of July 31. The entrance exam is scheduled for November 28, and results will be announced in March/April 2027. Students can only apply to the school located in their resident district. Eligibility requires the student to be born between May 1, 2015, and July 31, 2017. The 2-hour exam consists of 80 questions totaling 100 marks covering mental ability, arithmetic, and language skills, with no negative marking. https://odia.oneindia.com/odisha/application-process-for-navodaya-vidyalaya-begins-entrance-exam-on-november-28-126055.html

A headmaster in Bhadrak district has been detained by the police following allegations of sexual harassment by a female teacher. The victim alleged that the headmaster had been mentally harassing her and making indecent gestures for a long time. Initially, she remained silent due to social stigma, but eventually filed a formal police complaint. Local residents and parents have expressed outrage over the incident, demanding strict action. The police have registered a case and are currently questioning the accused while recording statements from other school staff. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-headmaster-detained-over-sexual-harassment-complaint-by-lady-teacher/

Investigation into the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agrawal reveals that the main accused, Siya Goyal, had secretly married her lover Chetan Chaudhary four months before the murder. Police discovered this through digital footprints, including WhatsApp chats and deleted Instagram photos. The couple allegedly conspired to kill Ketan, who was engaged to Siya. Ketan was pushed to his death from Lohagad Fort on June 18. Both Siya and Chetan have been arrested. https://otvkhabar.in/crime/mystery-deepens-siya-secretly-wed-her-lover-before-alleged-fiance-murder-12142714

Due to a busy international schedule, the BCCI has decided to split coaching responsibilities. VVS Laxman will lead the coaching staff for the Zimbabwe tour and Asian Games, while head coach Gautam Gambhir will remain with the senior team for the West Indies series. Sunil Joshi and Hrishikesh Kanitkar will assist Laxman as bowling and batting coaches respectively. https://sambad.in/sports/bccis-split-coaching-duties-laxman-to-coach-for-zimbabwe-tour-12142729

A migrant worker named Buddhiram Pradhan from Vetsingi village in Ganjam district died due to electrocution in Mumbai. He had been working as an electrician in a private company for three years. His body was brought back to his native village with the help of Odia associations and the district labor department. The local administration has assured financial assistance and support to the deceased's grieving family. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/odisha-migrant-worker-dies-of-electrocution-in-mumbai-body-returns-to-ganjam-village-12142773

Famous Jatra actress Bebina has revealed the full story behind 'To Swami Mora Kana Heba'. Associated with Indrabhubana Jatra troupe, the actress shared personal and career insights in a viral video, sparking discussions among her fans and followers on social media. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/my-husband-told-me-the-whole-story-of-what-happened-bebina-otvshorts-bebina-actress-jatra-indrabhubana-12142430

Veteran Odia Jatra actress Tarini is set to portray a powerful character named Manisha Mangaraj in the upcoming play 'To Swami Mora Kana Heba' by Indrabhubana Jatra party. This update on her latest role has garnered significant interest among Jatra fans in Odisha. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/entertainment/senior-actress-tardhana-is-playing-the-role-of-manisha-mangaraj-in-this-journey-12142441

Santanu, a versatile actor, is winning the hearts of the audience with his performances. Starting his career in theater, he transitioned to television and is now making a mark as a successful Jatra actor. His journey across different mediums of entertainment highlights his talent and popularity among the masses. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/entertainment/from-theater-to-television-santanu-is-now-winning-the-hearts-of-the-audience-as-a-traveling-actor-12142447