During the 1973 Test match between England and West Indies at The Oval, a bomb scare led to widespread panic among 80,000 spectators. Due to ongoing IRA bombing campaigns in London at the time, the match was suspended for 85 minutes, and fans were moved onto the playing field for safety. The threat was later found to be a hoax. The match, famously known as 'The Bomb Scare Test', saw Garry Sobers scoring an unbeaten 150, helping West Indies secure a massive victory by an innings and 226 runs. https://argusnews.in/sports/cricket-stadium-bomb-scare-oval-test-match-history-today

The article clarifies the date of Raksha Bandhan 2026, which caused confusion between August 27 and 28. According to the Panchang, the Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 at 9:08 AM and ends on August 28 at 9:48 AM. Following the 'Udaya Tithi' principle of Sanatana Dharma, Raksha Bandhan will be officially celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/raksha-bandhan-2026-date-time-know-the-right-day-shubh-muhurat-12201687

Following the success of the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) on social media, new digital movements like 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' (RHA) and 'E20 Janata Party' are gaining momentum. RHA, with 3.5 million followers, demands the removal of caste-based reservation in favor of merit and economic criteria. Simultaneously, the E20 movement advocates for ethanol-free petrol options. These Instagram-driven campaigns are emerging as the new 'Jantar Mantar' for Gen-Z, posing a significant challenge to the government. https://www.dharitri.com/bjp-government-will-be-overthrown-after-cjp-rha-is-in-trouble-35-lakh-followers-e20-janata-party-is-also-giving-tension/

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

On the occasion of Niladri Bije, Rasagola Dibasa is being celebrated in Odisha. According to tradition, Lord Jagannath offers Rasagola to Goddess Laxmi to appease her before entering the temple. Odisha Rasagola received the GI tag in 2019. To mark the day, sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 7-foot sand sculpture at Puri beach. The state government has also approved a dedicated Rasagola cluster at Pahala to promote the sweet globally. https://argusnews.in/odisha/rasagola-dibasa-lord-jagannath-maa-lakshmi

A recent report indicates a shift in home buyer preferences, with 46% of homes sold between April and June being 3 BHK units. Buyers are increasingly looking for larger spaces due to growing families and work-from-home needs. While demand for affordable housing below 75 lakhs is high in cities like Kolkata and Ahmedabad, luxury homes remain popular in Mumbai and Gurugram. Approximately 70% of homes sold are sized between 750 and 2,000 square feet. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/46-of-homes-on-sale-are-3-bhks-buyers-chase-affordability-in-key-cities-12202334

Two Indian Army soldiers were seriously injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred during an operational activity in the Kamalkote area. The injured personnel have been shifted to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the blast. Separately, security forces rescued 50 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims after their bus fell into a 20-meter deep gorge. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/landmine-blast-in-uri-jammu-kashmir-two-army-personnel-injured-near-loc-12206594

Former British Home Secretary Priti Patel expressed disappointment over the delay in Nirav Modi's extradition to India. Despite signing the order in April 2021, Modi remains in a London prison due to legal hurdles. Patel noted that this delay has negatively impacted UK-India diplomatic relations and India's trust. With his final appeal at the European Court of Human Rights dismissed, the $2 billion PNB fraud accused's extradition is now likely certain. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/nirav-modi-extradition-delay-priti-patel-uk-india-relations-12204037

A specially-abled student, Dharmabir Singh, missed his CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam in Balasore due to severe flooding and rain. Despite changing five buses to reach PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya-1 from Sajana Garh, he arrived 30 minutes late. Exam officials denied him entry despite multiple requests, leaving him stranded outside the gate. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/divyang-student-misses-cbse-supplementary-exam-in-balasore-after-rain-delays-his-arrival-12205792

The Odisha government has stated that the flood situation caused by heavy rains is gradually coming under control. The concerned minister informed that specialized teams like ODRAF, NDRF, and Fire Services are actively rescuing people from low-lying areas. Relief camps have been set up with essential supplies including food, water, and medicine. District collectors have been put on high alert to deal with any further rain or low-pressure situations, with 24-hour control rooms operational to monitor the crisis. https://odishasambad.in/flood-situation-under-control-rescue-and-evacuation-intensified-odisha-minister/