Gopalpur police have filed a 552-page chargesheet in the Sudhir Patra murder case at the JMFC court. The chargesheet names 13 accused and 68 witnesses. Sudhir's nephew Tushar, niece Nivedita, and her boyfriend are listed as the main conspirators. The plot businessman was kidnapped and killed after a ransom of 2 crore rupees was not paid. Sudhir's wife Rashmita has alleged that her sister-in-law Basundhara and her brother are the actual masterminds behind the crime due to jealousy and property disputes. https://argusnews.in/odisha/sudhir-patra-murder-case-552-page-chargesheet-filed

An awareness program on women's safety and empowerment was held at Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College, Bhanjanagar, under the Shakti Shri Yojana. Senior lawyer Alka Manjari Patnaik addressed the students about their legal rights, emphasizing that women cannot be arrested at night and can only be detained by female police officers. The event aimed to educate female students on government initiatives and judicial paths available for their protection and empowerment. https://www.dharitri.com/women-empowerment-is-essential-through-shaktisri-yojana/

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the central government over the NEET paper leak issue. He alleged that the country's education and examination systems have failed and expressed concern over the future of the youth. Highlighting the interference of ideological groups in educational institutions, Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence. He demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Home Minister, and the Prime Minister, stating that Indian students feel their future is insecure under the current administration. https://www.dharitri.com/congress-leader-rahul-gandhi-attacked-government-over-neet-paper-leak-demand-resign-from-home-minister-target-pm-modi/

The Indian government is planning to introduce ethanol as an alternative to LPG cylinders for domestic cooking. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is formulating a new policy likely to be ready by September. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on LPG imports, promote clean fuel, and lower costs. Trials for ethanol-based stoves are underway, and the government may offer subsidies to encourage adoption. With India's ethanol production capacity exceeding 20 billion liters, this surplus is being targeted for the domestic energy sector. https://argusnews.in/national/ethanol-may-replace-lpg-in-indian-kitchens

Heavy rains and cloudbursts have caused massive landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming 23 lives and leaving 7 missing. In Doda district, large boulders fell onto vehicles on the national highway, causing significant damage and blocking traffic. Key routes like the Jammu-Kishtwar and Doda-Batote highways remain closed. Neighboring states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are also facing severe weather conditions, with the Chardham Yatra temporarily suspended and red alerts issued in parts of North India due to the monsoon's impact. https://argusnews.in/accident/jammu-kashmir-rain-floods-landslides-cause-deaths-and-damage

The article draws a parallel between football legends Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, highlighting their shared heartbreak of failing to win consecutive major trophies. It compares Argentina's 0-1 loss to Germany in the 1990 World Cup final with a recent 0-1 defeat against Spain. In both instances, the icons were left in tears as their teams struggled with ball possession and missed the chance to repeat their previous tournament successes. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal for Spain in the 116th minute, leaving Messi devastated on the field. https://sambad.in/sports/messi-in-the-shadow-of-maradonas-heart-12184076

Union Minister JP Nadda met with representatives of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) amid their 'Chalo Sansad' protest in New Delhi. The CJP delegates, including Ashutosh Ranka and Saurabh Das, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the release of Sonam Wangchuk, and compensation for NEET candidates' families. While Nadda appealed for the end of the protest and sought time to discuss the demands with leadership, the CJP spokesperson termed the meeting 'useless' and vowed to continue the agitation at Jantar Mantar until their demands are met. https://odishasambad.in/nadda-gives-first-reaction-after-meeting-with-cjp-representatives-appeals-to-end-protest/

Several major government recruitment deadlines are approaching this week, including IBPS PO (6,715 posts), IBPS SO (745 posts), Bank of India Credit Officers (750 posts), UP Forest Guard (708 posts), and CCI (148 posts). Candidates are advised to check the official websites like ibps.in and apply before the respective deadlines, mostly falling between July 20 and July 24, 2026. https://argusnews.in/education-employment/government-jobs-5-major-recruitments-application-deadline-july-25

The action-packed teaser for Tamil superstar Vijay's highly anticipated film 'Jana Nayagan' has been released. Being considered his final film before entering full-time politics, the 18-second teaser has gone viral, showcasing Vijay in police and jailer avatars. Directed by H. Vinoth, the movie features a star-studded cast including Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol. With a release date set for July 23rd, the film has already crossed 7 crore rupees in advance bookings in India. https://otvkhabar.in/entertainment/jana-nayagan-teaser-out-fans-cheer-as-cm-c-joseph-vijay-returns-to-the-silver-screen-one-last-time-watch-12183851

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited Lady Hardinge Hospital in Delhi to meet students injured during the CJP protests. He discussed their treatment with doctors. Other political leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Arvind Kejriwal also visited injured students at RML Hospital. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that discussions with protesters are moving in the right direction and appealed for a peaceful atmosphere. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/jp-nadda-visits-lady-hardinge-hospital-to-meet-injured/article-37666