The Odisha government has revised the guidelines for the 'Bhimabhoi Bhinnakshama Samarthya Abhiyan' scheme, increasing the annual income limit for beneficiaries. Families with an annual income of up to ₹5 lakh can now receive free assistive devices and scholarships, up from the previous limit of ₹2.4 lakh. Those with incomes between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh will receive a 75% subsidy, while families earning over ₹10 lakh will get a 50% subsidy. The income eligibility for post-matric scholarships for children of persons with disabilities has also been raised to ₹5 lakh per annum. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/-bhimbhoi-disabled-empowerment-campaign--changes-guidelines-for-the-disabled/article-37914

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment stating that a wife is not entitled to maintenance from her husband if there is concrete evidence of her being in an extramarital relationship (adultery). Citing Section 125(4) of the CrPC, the court set aside previous orders from lower courts. The husband provided 92 digital forensic clips and WhatsApp chats as evidence. The court emphasized that digital evidence must be accompanied by a certificate under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act to be admissible. https://argusnews.in/national/supreme-court-wife-extramarital-relationship-maintenance-high-court-order

Actress Rashmika Mandanna suffered a serious leg injury during the action and dance sequence filming of her upcoming movies 'Ranavali' and 'Maaisa'. Doctors have advised her for 6 weeks of complete bed rest, noting that such injuries are typically seen in professional athletes. Her upcoming film 'Ranavali', directed by Rahul Sankrityan and co-starring Vijay Deverakonda, is a historical action drama set in the British colonial era and is slated for release on September 11, 2026. https://sambad.in/entertainment/pushpa-fame-actress-rashmika-mandanna-has-been-seriously-injured-during-the-shooting-12217401

Nisha Maharana aspires to become a lawyer with the primary goal of fighting for women's rights and justice. She aims to support women facing legal challenges and social issues through her professional career, reflecting a strong commitment to female empowerment and social change. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/nishas-dream-is-to-become-a-lawyer-and-fight-for-women-otvshorts-nishamaharana-dreamjob-12216741

A migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was killed and another from Uttar Pradesh was injured in a terrorist shooting at a brick kiln in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, West Bengal's Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative named Hamid Mondal from Purba Bardhaman district. Mondal, an associate of Pulwama mastermind Sajjad Bhat, was allegedly tracking information about the Chief Minister. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/terrorist-attack-in-jammukashmir-12216949

Rituals of Lord Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar have been halted on Shravan Monday due to a dispute between two groups of servitors, Puja Panda and Badu. The conflict arose over Shravan earnings. As a result, the deity remained without formal worship even as devotees and Bol Bam kaudiyas offered water and returned disappointed. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/lingaraj-s-policy-of-protesting-on-mondays-in-shravan-is-closed/article-37907

On the occasion of Shravan Somvar, rituals at the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar have been disrupted due to a dispute between Brahmin and Badu servitors over the distribution of traditional 'Shravan Tanka'. Daily rituals have been suspended since Sunday evening. While Badu servitors performed some rituals on Monday morning, the absence of Puja Panda servitors led to the stalling of regular puja. This has caused significant disappointment among hundreds of devotees and Bol Bam devotees (Kaudiyas) who had traveled from various places to offer holy water to Lord Shiva. https://odishasambad.in/rituals-disrupted-at-lingaraj-temple-on-first-monday-of-shravan/

A tragic incident occurred in Karnataka's Mysuru district where a 5-year-old boy named Mukund Mayur died after swallowing a small toy ball found inside a Kurkure packet. The plastic ball reportedly got stuck in his throat, leading to asphyxiation. The boy was the only son of Santosh and Aishwarya. Hunsur Rural Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. A similar incident was reported in the same region earlier this year involving a 6-year-old child. https://www.dharitri.com/child-swallowed-a-toy-ball-from-a-packet-of-chips-and-then/

On the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan, a massive crowd of devotees and Bol Bam yatris gathered at Lingaraj Temple and Harishankar Shrine to offer water to Lord Shiva. The article highlights the spiritual atmosphere and provides essential dietary tips for those fasting. It suggests consuming seasonal fruits, Sabudana dishes, and hydrating fluids like coconut water while avoiding oily foods to maintain energy and health throughout the day. https://sambad.in/state/today-is-the-first-monday-of-the-month-of-shravana-12222381