A major road accident occurred near Burukuna Chhak on NH-149 in Angul district where an OSRTC Jagannath Express bus carrying over 50 passengers overturned. The bus was traveling from Puri to Sundargarh when the driver lost control. Over 25 passengers were injured, with 6 in critical condition. Fire services and 108 ambulances arrived at the scene to rescue the victims. The critically injured have been shifted to hospitals in Angul, Cuttack, and Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. https://www.dharitri.com/jagannath-express-overturns-on-the-side-of-the-road-in-palalhara/

Ukraine has launched a massive drone attack on the Russian capital, Moscow, firing over 400 long-range drones. This attack has caused fires in industrial areas and oil depots near Moscow, resulting in civilian injuries. Simultaneously, Russia has retaliated with ballistic missiles on Ukraine's Pavlohrad, injuring 13 people, including a minor. Amidst the intense military conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also facing a significant internal political crisis. https://www.dharitri.com/ukraine-fires-400-drones-over-moscow/

Clashes broke out in New Delhi during a 'Chalo Sansad' protest organized by CJP, resulting in injuries to over 118 police personnel and 60 protesters. Senior police officials including Special CPs and DCPs were among the injured. Protesters allegedly broke barricades, pelted stones, and damaged 15-20 government vehicles. Delhi Police has detained around 70 protesters and registered multiple FIRs under relevant sections of the IPC to investigate a potential conspiracy behind the violence. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/cjp-protest-delhi-118-police-injured-78-protesters-detained-12183009

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) for the families of two devotees who died during the Puri Rath Yatra. The deceased, Anil Das from Cuttack and Ashok Subare Raikar from Mumbai, passed away while undergoing treatment after falling ill on July 16. The CM expressed deep condolences and shared the information via social media. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-cm-announces-rs-10l-ex-gratia-for-kin-of-2-devotees-who-died-during-puri-rath-yatra/

Heavy rainfall is expected across Odisha until July 24, coinciding with the Bahuda Yatra festival. Due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and a trough, the Regional Meteorological Centre has issued yellow warnings for several districts. Coastal regions are expected to receive significant rainfall over the next four days, with specific alerts for Sundargarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj. Dhenkanal has already recorded the highest rainfall in the state due to these weather conditions. https://www.dharitri.com/heavy-rain-in-the-state-till-bahuda-yatra/

A landslide in Sikkim's Namchi district trapped 27 workers inside an under-construction tunnel at Samardung. Authorities have confirmed the deaths of seven workers. Rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, and local police are facing severe challenges due to the presence of methane gas and low visibility inside the tunnel. Some rescuers reportedly fell ill due to gas exposure. The bodies have been shifted to district hospitals in Singtam and Namchi. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/tunnel-landslide-at-namchi-sikkim-rescue-operations-started/3271864

The Delhi High Court has directed Safdarjung Hospital to submit all medical and pathological reports of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk. This comes after Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, filed a petition seeking his transfer to a private hospital due to health concerns. A bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia stated that they would decide on the transfer to a private facility on Tuesday after reviewing the health reports. https://www.dharitri.com/high-courts-strict-orders-these-reports-were-requested/

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor and actress Sahiba Bali are trending after being spotted together at Lord's cricket ground during an India vs England match. This has sparked dating rumors following Arjun's breakup with Malaika Arora in 2024. Sahiba, a 32-year-old Kashmiri actress and content creator known for films like 'Laila Majnu' and 'Amar Singh Chamkila', responded to the rumors humorously on Instagram, advising followers not to believe everything on the internet. https://sambad.in/entertainment/sahiba-bali-in-the-news-12182885

Flood conditions in Upper Assam have worsened, affecting over 57,000 people across 7 districts. Heavy rains in Nagaland have led to the flooding of tea gardens and major highways, including the Jorhat-Sivasagar National Highway. The Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, and Air Force helicopters are actively involved in rescue and relief operations. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that four ministers are monitoring the situation on the ground, with over 510 people already rescued from the Sivasagar area. https://www.dharitri.com/flood-scare-in-assam/

The Jagannath devotional music festival 'Guhari 2026' concluded at Utkal Rangamancha in Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture and GKCM Odissi Research Centre, the event was inaugurated by Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Renowned singers including Guru Ramahari Das and others performed soul-stirring bhajans, enchanting the audience with spiritual melodies aimed at preserving Odisha's rich cultural heritage. https://prajuktiodisha.com/guhari-2026-closing-ceremony-jagannath-bhajan-sandhya-bhubaneswar