Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha has emerged as the winner of Indian Idol Season 16. The 24-year-old singer won the trophy and a cash prize of 20 lakh rupees after a 10-month journey. Tanishka Shukla from Jabalpur was the first runner-up. The season was judged by Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, and Badshah. Jyotirmayee dedicated her victory to cancer patients who recover through music therapy and stated that her focus was always on giving her best performance rather than the prize money. https://sambad.in/entertainment/indian-idol-16-winner-jyotirmayee-nayak-odia-interview-prize-money-12200046

Odia singer Jyotirmayee has won the title of Indian Idol Season 16. In the grand finale held in Mumbai, she emerged as the winner, winning the hearts of the nation with her soulful voice. She is now recognized as the country's number one singer in this season, bringing pride to Odisha. Previously, Ananya Sritam Nanda had won Indian Idol Junior, and now Jyotirmayee continues the legacy of Odia talent on the national stage. https://argusnews.in/entertainment/odisha-singer-jyotirmayee-nayak-indian-idol-16-winner

Former Odisha Minister and senior BJD leader Sushant Singh passed away at the age of 53 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. A three-time MLA from Bhatli, Singh had served as the Minister for Labour and Rural Development in the BJD government. He had been ailing for a long time. https://otvkhabar.in/politics/former-odisha-minister-sushant-singh-dies-at-53-after-prolonged-illness-12200445

Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha has won the Indian Idol Season 16 title, becoming the first girl from the state to achieve this feat. She received a trophy and a cash prize of 20 lakh rupees. The grand finale featured judges like Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah, alongside veteran singers like Udit Narayan and Kumar Sanu. Her victory has brought immense pride and joy to the people of Odisha. https://www.dharitri.com/jyotirmayee-nayak-winner-of-indian-idol-season-16/

A video from June 22 has gone viral on social media where a young predictor named Sumit Acharya allegedly predicted the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The prediction stated that a major political figure in the center would step down before July 25. As Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to PM Modi on July 25, the video is trending online. The predictor also mentioned potential earthquakes in Russia and China between July 25 and August 21. https://www.dharitri.com/dharmendra-pradhan-resignation-prediction-viral-video-sumit-acharya-fact-check/

The world-famous Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath and his siblings was held in Puri on the occasion of Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi. Adorned with massive amounts of gold ornaments on their respective chariots, the deities blessed over 1.2 million devotees who gathered at Badadanda. The ritual began around 5:19 PM and continued until 11 PM, featuring intricate gold jewelry like Kirita, Sri Bhuj, and various traditional weapons. The local administration ensured disciplined darshan and tight security for the massive sea of devotees. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=208459

On July 26, fuel prices in India saw a slight increase in some regions due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and crude oil supply issues. In Bhubaneswar, petrol and diesel prices rose by 6 paise, reaching ₹109.33 and ₹101.02 per liter, respectively. While prices remained stable in Delhi, other cities like Mumbai and Kolkata maintain high rates. Consumers can check daily updated prices at 6 AM via SMS services provided by oil marketing companies. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/trending/petrol-diesel-price-on-26-july-2026-petrol-price-per-litter/3275573

Niladri Bije marks the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple in Puri. After Suna Besha and Adhara Pana, the idols are taken in a procession called Goti Pahandi to the Ratna Singhasana. A unique ritual involves a dialogue between Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Jagannath, where the Lord offers Rasagola to appease the Goddess. This is the only day Rasagola is offered to the Lord inside the temple, prepared with great purity by the Bhitarachha Mahapatra. https://www.samayalive.in/feature/niladribije/article-37781

A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify, triggering heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha for the next four days. The Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for Keonjhar district and orange alerts for 10 other districts. Potential flood risks exist in low-lying areas due to rising river levels. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea until the 27th. In the last 24 hours, Panposh in Sundargarh recorded the highest rainfall at 98.8 mm. https://argusnews.in/weather-calamities/odisha-rain-alert-heavy-rain-next-48-hours