Around 40 students of a tribal residential school in Amravati, Maharashtra, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after dinner. The children experienced vomiting and stomach pain, leading to their immediate hospitalization at a sub-district hospital. Currently, their condition is stable. The food was reportedly supplied from a central kitchen in Temli village. Health officials have collected food samples for testing, and an investigation is underway. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/40-children-fall-ill-after-dinner-at-maharashtra-school-12199920

The article clarifies the date of Raksha Bandhan 2026, which caused confusion between August 27 and 28. According to the Panchang, the Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 at 9:08 AM and ends on August 28 at 9:48 AM. Following the 'Udaya Tithi' principle of Sanatana Dharma, Raksha Bandhan will be officially celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/raksha-bandhan-2026-date-time-know-the-right-day-shubh-muhurat-12201687

Emily Morrison, an American shark scientist, has set a Guinness World Record for the most shark tattoos on the human body with a total of 106 tattoos. What started as a childhood fear of sharks turned into fascination after her father encouraged her to study them. She eventually became a shark biologist and started getting shark tattoos in 1999 at the age of 19. Her body features 71 different shark species and 13 fossilized shark teeth designs, covering her from neck to feet. https://sambad.in/special/106-sharks-on-the-body-12200247

Today marks the 'Niladri Bije' festival in Puri, the final leg of the Rath Yatra. After 27 days, Lord Jagannath and his siblings will return to the Ratnavedi inside the sanctum sanctorum of the 12th-century temple. The 'Goti Pahandi' ritual is scheduled to begin at 4 PM, during which the deities will be taken from the chariots to the temple in a traditional procession. This event signifies the formal conclusion of the annual chariot festival, and thousands of devotees are expected to gather at the Singhadwara to witness this emotional homecoming. https://odishasambad.in/puri-gears-up-for-niladri-bije-the-grand-finale-of-rath-yatra/

The government and opposition have agreed to discuss the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament following Speaker Om Birla's intervention. The bill proposes strict penalties, including up to 10 years of imprisonment for exam-related malpractices like paper leaks. A 6-hour debate is scheduled for July 28, which may also include voting. The amendment aims to strengthen the 2024 Act and includes provisions for fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials for such offenses. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/debate-on-question-paper-leak-bill-today-opposition-agrees-after-speakers-intervention-12202881

Physics Wallah-Vidyapeeth has announced the National Scholarship cum Admission Test (NSAT) for students from classes 5 to 12. The exam will be held online from October 1st to 15th and offline on select dates in October. A total scholarship pool of Rs 250 crore and cash prizes worth Rs 2.5 crore are being offered. Top 500 performers will receive free education and accommodation to prepare for JEE, NEET, and foundation exams. https://sambad.in/education/physicist-vidyapeeth-scholarship-exam-in-october-12202860

A speeding truck plunged 50 feet off a flyover in Nashik, Maharashtra, at the Sinnar MIDC bypass. The horrific incident was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media. Miraculously, no fatalities occurred as the road below was empty at the time. The truck driver sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. Preliminary reports suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle because he was allegedly watching mobile reels while driving. https://argusnews.in/viral-stories/nashik-truck-swallowed-by-road-sinkhole-cctv-video

Former DFO Sangram Behera has been sent to jail after surrendering in the high-profile ACF Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra death case. The incident dates back to July 11, 2021, when Soumya Ranjan, who was working as an Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) in Paralakhemundi, Gajapati district, was found with critical burn injuries at his official residence and later succumbed during treatment. Following a long investigation and a non-bailable warrant, the former DFO surrendered before the court. The deceased's family had previously accused his wife Bidyabharati, the DFO, and a cook in connection with the mysterious death. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/trending/acf-soumyaranjan-death-case-former-gajapati-dfo-sangram-kesari-behera-send-to-jail/3276690

India and China are set to resume border trade via the historic Nathu La Pass in Sikkim from August 1st, after a gap of six years. The route was closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and regional tensions. This reopening is expected to boost the local economy in Sikkim and provide livelihoods for traders and transporters. Additionally, infrastructure projects like the Sevoke-Rangpo rail line and new national highways are nearing completion to enhance connectivity in the region. https://argusnews.in/national/india-china-nathu-la-pass-border-trade-resumes-august-2026

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the Phulbani Government Medical College and Hospital will be named after Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati to honor his service to the tribal community. Additionally, the CM has sanctioned 13 crore rupees from the CMSA fund for the development of Jalespatta Ashram, including a 300-seat girls' hostel, heritage site conservation, and a mega river lift project for water supply. https://odishasambad.in/the-phulbani-government-medical-college-and-hospital-will-be-named-after-swami-laxmanananda-saraswati/