A massive protest was held by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Led by Abhijit Dipke following environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalization, protesters marched towards Parliament. Police used lathi charge and tear gas to control the crowd, leading to injuries. A viral video shows a young woman crying and pleading with female police officers, stating that violence is not a solution. Security has been tightened in the area. https://www.dharitri.com/cjp-jantar-mantar-protest-march-to-parliament-abhijeet-dipke-girl-emotional-video-viral/

The daily horoscope for Tuesday, July 21, provides astrological predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Aries will enjoy good health and career progress, while Taurus should beware of betrayal. Gemini has prospects for financial gains, and Cancer may face travel and financial concerns. Leo will focus on new plans despite rising expenses. Virgo is warned about potential disputes and financial loss. Libra will have a pleasant time with friends. Scorpio is predicted to achieve success in their endeavors. Sagittarius may sign new contracts. Capricorn will gain respect and appreciation. Aquarius might struggle with mental peace due to workload, and Pisces could face obstacles in their tasks. https://www.dharitri.com/daily-horoscope-570/

Damini, a female inmate in Meerut District Jail convicted for murdering her husband by snakebite, has been assigned a new role as a teacher in the prison library. A former teacher herself, she expressed a desire to teach religious texts like Ramayana and Sundarkand to other female inmates and children. The jail administration formally assigned her this responsibility to utilize her free time constructively. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/husband-murder-accused-wife-damini-got-role-in-meerut-jail-12184334

Kanishka Narayan, an Indian-origin politician born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has been appointed as the UK's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Minister by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. A member of the Labour Party from Wales, Narayan moved to the UK at age 12. He was elected to Parliament in 2024 and previously served as the Online Safety Minister. His new role focuses on strengthening Britain's position in the global technology sector. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/kanishka-narayan-becomes-uk-first-ai-minister-12184143

The Odisha State Election Commission has announced a door-to-door survey for voter list revision starting from October 26 to November 7, targeting upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections. Teams comprising BLOs, Anganwadi, and ASHA workers will be formed by October 31. A 'De-duplication App' will be used to prevent dual voting entries. The final voter list for all wards will be published by February 10. Additionally, the commission decided to repair old ballot boxes and purchase new ones, noting that census activities might slightly delay the elections. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/voter-list-revision-door-to-door-survey-from-october-26/3272204

The Odisha Department of Women and Child Development has directed all District Collectors to form Anganwadi Management Committees at every center. Under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, these committees aim to strengthen grassroots services. The CDPO will form the committee, with supervisors as chairpersons and Anganwadi workers as convenors. Members will include ASHA workers, mothers of children aged 3-6, NGO/SHG members, local teachers, and a Subhadra scheme beneficiary. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/anganwadi-management-committees-to-be-formed-at-centres-know-who-can-become-members-12184305

Odisha State Election Commission is preparing for upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections. A house-to-house survey will begin in October for voter list preparation. The survey will run from October 26 to November 7, and final lists for all wards will be published by February 10. For the first time, booth-based voter lists will be made via door-to-door verification. Around 12,000 EVMs are required, with 8,000 currently available. Teams will be formed by July 31 to manage this process. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/door-to-door-survey-planned-voter-lists-for-all-wards-to-be-published-by-february-10-12184351

Odisha's organic brand 'Organelle Farms' has reached a new milestone by opening its retail store in Patia, Bhubaneswar. Founded by entrepreneurs Poonam Mohapatra and Tanuj Mohanty, the brand operates over 400 acres of farmland in Boudh district, practicing sustainable agriculture. The store offers A2 milk, honey, ghee, spices, and fresh vegetables sourced directly from farms. The inauguration was attended by MGM Group founder Rajeev Lochan Mohanty and Ollywood actor Ardhendu Sundar Sahu. https://odishasambad.in/organel-farm-opens-new-retail-store-in-patiala/

A female Revenue Inspector (RI) named Anita Jena was arrested by Odisha Vigilance in Sundargarh district while accepting a bribe of ₹4,000. She demanded the money from an applicant to provide a boundary demarcation report for ancestral land. Following her arrest, simultaneous raids were conducted by the Vigilance department at three locations associated with her. https://sambad.in/state/revenue-inspector-caught-by-vigilance-12184335

Students of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) in Burla, Sambalpur, are protesting against poor quality food and mismanagement in the hostels. The students staged a sit-in at the hostel gate, demanding immediate improvements in food quality and transparency in hostel management. Despite repeated complaints to the university authorities, no permanent solution has been provided, leading to warnings of an intensified protest if their demands are not met soon. https://odishasambad.in/vssut-protest-over-substandard-food-in-the-hostel/