Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge staged a major protest near the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi over the NEET paper leak case. Rahul Gandhi appealed to citizens on social media to join the protest, emphasizing justice for students. During the demonstration, leaders symbolically tied their hands with cable zip ties. Police intervened, leading to scuffles and the detention of several Congress members. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also visited the site to negotiate with the protesting leaders. https://www.dharitri.com/rahul-gandhi-appealed-to-students-to-join-the-protest-outside-the-pms-residence/

The Rath Yatra festival in Rairangpur concluded its second day as the deities reached the Mausi Maa temple and moved to the Adapa Mandapa. Under the supervision of chief priest Devabrata Rath Mohapatra, rituals like Surya Puja and Dwarapala Puja were performed. A significant highlight was that women exclusively pulled the chariot this year. The event saw participation from MLA Jalen Naik, local administrators, and thousands of devotees. Cultural and spiritual programs are scheduled for the next week at the temple premises. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/rairangpur-rath-yatra-day-2-chaturdha-deities-reach-mausima-temple-amid-devotee-rush-12174318

Illegal sand mining and smuggling in 10 districts of Western Odisha are causing significant revenue losses to the state government. While these districts generate an annual revenue of approximately 20 crore rupees, intellectuals believe it could be much higher if illegal activities were curbed. Currently, 629 out of 1077 sand quarries are functional. Sambalpur district leads in revenue collection with 7.5 crore rupees annually, followed by Sundargarh and Kalahandi. https://sambad.in/state/annual-revenue-from-balighat-is-rs-20-crores-12182867

Yoga has gained immense popularity in nearly 191 countries worldwide, continuing a 6,000-year-old Indian tradition. Baba Ramdev has played a pivotal role in making yoga and pranayama accessible to common people, transforming it into a global movement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also encouraged citizens to adopt yoga. Today, Baba Ramdev is recognized not just as a monk but as a leading global promoter of Indian yoga culture, inspiring millions to lead a healthy lifestyle. https://sambad.in/video/baba-ramdev-from-a-poor-family-to-a-global-guru-12062871

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for seven districts in North and West Odisha due to an active monsoon. Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj are expected to witness heavy rainfall. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has instructed district collectors to remain vigilant and keep emergency operation centers functional 24/7 to manage potential issues like urban flooding and landslides. https://odishasambad.in/heavy-rain-to-batter-western-northern-odisha-as-imd-issues-alert-for-seven-districts/

The article describes the 'Dakshina Moda' ritual of the Rath Yatra in Puri, where the three chariots are turned towards the Nakachana Gate of the Gundicha Temple for the return journey. Unlike the forward-only movement during Rath Yatra, the chariots are pulled from both front and back during this ritual. Traditionally, Goddess Subhadra's chariot is pulled first. The ritual has deep spiritual significance linked to Goddess Mahalaxmi's visit on Hera Panchami. Modern improvements to the roads have simplified this process, which was historically assisted by elephants. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/today-is-the-right-turn-of-the-chariot-12182866

Global warming is causing a massive increase in ocean temperatures, with the oceans absorbing nearly 90% of the Earth's excess heat. Scientists note that in 2025, the ocean absorbed 23 zettajoules of energy, equivalent to pouring 7.6 billion cups of hot tea into the sea every second. This rise is primarily due to carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels, leading to rising sea levels and melting polar ice, threatening future generations. https://sambad.in/punascha-pruthibi/the-ocean-every-second-12182834

The release of Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayakan' is set for July 23 after a 6-month delay by CBFC. While Vijay previously announced this as his final film before entering politics, director H. Vinoth has sparked new speculation by suggesting it might not be his last, rather his first as a future CM. https://www.dharitri.com/south-cinema-is-jana-nayagan-not-thalapathy-vijay-last-film-director-drops-hint/

The annual Bahuda Jatra preparations have reached the final stage in Puri as the Dakshina Moda (southward turn) of the three chariots was completed at Saradhabali. Following the tradition on the sixth day of the journey, Goddess Subhadra's chariot was pulled first, followed by Taladhwaja and Nandighosa towards the Nakachana Dwara. This unique ritual involves pulling the chariots from both front and back. Large crowds of devotees gathered to witness this event as the deities prepare to return to the Ratnavedi. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/puri-bahuda-yatra-south-turn-three-chariots-2026-12185239

A political row has erupted in Odisha over the alleged stampede during the Puri Rath Yatra. The opposition BJD has blamed administrative failure and demanded a judicial inquiry along with the resignation of the Health and Law Ministers. BJD accused the government of hiding the actual death toll. However, the ruling BJP dismissed these allegations as cheap politics, highlighting the successful management of over 1.2 million devotees during the festival. https://odishasambad.in/politics-heat-up-after-rath-yatra-stamped-like-situation-bjd-demands-suspension-of-two-ministers-bjp-calls-it-low-politics/