Two youths, Raj Mallik and Ganesh Duduka from Kansingha village, who went missing in the Jhanj hills of Padampur, Bargarh, were found safe after a 20-hour search operation. They had lost their way in the dense forest while visiting the Kuthikhol area. Following a report by their families, a joint operation by the Forest Department, Fire Service, and DVF team located them in Banubhata village on the Chhattisgarh border. The youths are reported to be safe, bringing relief to their families and the local community. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/missing-youths-safely-traced-near-chhattisgarh-border-after-twenty-hours-of-continuous-search-efforts-12146182

Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia confirmed that a leopard died after getting trapped in a snare meant for wild boars in the Kabisuryanagar area of Ganjam. Three individuals have been detained in connection with the incident, and the forest department is actively monitoring the investigation. The minister assured that strict action will be taken against those found guilty. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/minister-ganesh-ram-singh-khuntia-statement-on-kabisuryanagar-leopard-death/3263410

Ahead of the Rath Yatra in Puri, security forces conducted a high-stakes mock drill named 'Operation Chakravyuh' near the Jagannath Temple. The drill involved STU, SOG, Odisha Police, ODRAF, and bomb disposal squads to simulate responses to terrorist attacks and hostage situations. Comprised of sniper teams and special tactical units, the operation demonstrated strategic evacuation of devotees and neutralizing threats. The mock drill was performed at a hotel and the temple's main gate to ensure seamless coordination among various security agencies for the upcoming festival. https://odishasambad.in/indian-soldiers-conduct-mock-drills-ahead-of-rath-yatra-operation-chakravyuh-was-conducted-near-srimandir/

Odisha Police has launched the 'e-Zero FIR' system to combat increasing cyber financial fraud. DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania inaugurated the facility, which integrates the 1930 national cyber helpline with CCTNS. For frauds involving 10 lakh rupees or more, an e-Zero FIR will be automatically generated and forwarded to the Cyber Police Station for immediate action. This initiative aims to speed up crime registration, enhance transparency, and increase the chances of recovering stolen money. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-police-rolls-out-e-zero-fir-system-for-cyber-crime/

Heavy rains in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad area caused a massive garbage dump to collapse onto a three-story administrative building in Moshi. At least 16 employees are feared trapped under the debris. NDRF and fire brigade teams are conducting rescue operations. Additionally, landslides in Kerala's Wayanad due to heavy rains have reportedly buried 10 people. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/pune-garbage-dump-collapse-building-crushed-16-trapped-heavy-rain-12146023

A worker named Anchal Rajbhar from Uttar Pradesh died after falling from a machine at the Maas Biofuel Ethanol Plant in Tarbha, Sonepur. Following the incident, local police and the Divisional Labor Commissioner visited the factory to investigate safety measures. Workers have expressed deep dissatisfaction, alleging recurring accidents and a lack of proper safety protocols or administrative action at the plant. https://sambad.in/state/worker-dies-after-fall-at-ethanol-plant-in-odishas-tarbha-fresh-safety-concerns-emerge-12145994

The Indian stock market crashed on Wednesday, wiping out nearly ₹9 lakh crore of investor wealth. The Sensex plummeted 1,677 points and Nifty fell by 517 points due to escalating US-Iran tensions following President Donald Trump's statement. Crude oil prices surged by 5.6%, causing the Indian Rupee to hit a record low of 95.56 against the US dollar. Banking stocks and oil-dependent sectors like aviation and paints saw significant losses, while gold-related stocks bucked the trend as investors sought safe-haven assets. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/stock-market-crash-investors-lost-rs-9-lakh-crore-know-the-reason-in-details/3263390

Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo reviewed the power sector and announced the integration of PM-Surya Ghar Yojana with PM Awas Yojana. This will allow housing beneficiaries to access solar energy at a minimal cost of ₹1,875, supported by central and state subsidies totaling ₹55,000. Additionally, ₹3,708 crore will be spent on underground cabling across four distribution companies to ensure uninterrupted power during cyclones. The meeting also discussed safety measures like replacing bare conductors with insulated ones and installing substation fencing. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-to-link-pm-awas-yojana-with-pm-surya-ghar-scheme-deputy-cm-reviews-power-sector-reforms-12146047

Despite being away from movies and commercial advertisements for several years, evergreen Bollywood actress Rekha continues to maintain a luxurious lifestyle. Starting her career in 1970, she has delivered numerous hits. The article explores the curiosity surrounding her mysterious lifestyle and how she continues to earn crores of rupees without active film projects. https://sambad.in/video/no-films-no-advertisements-how-does-evergreen-beauty-rekha-make-a-living-12145500

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that EPFO will start crediting the annual interest for the financial year 2025-26 starting July 15. The interest rate is set at 8.25%, totaling a payout of ₹1.44 lakh crore to 340 million subscribers. A new IT platform named CITES has been implemented for faster processing. Additionally, the self-settlement limit for advance claims has been increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh for KYC-compliant accounts, and funds will now automatically transfer between companies during job changes. https://argusnews.in/business/epf-interest-credit-date-pf-account-interest-update