Janmashtami Celebrations
The Festival of Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated across the country today. Devotees are thronging temples to offer prayers. Thousands of temples across the country have been decorated with flowers and Jhankis are on display as is the tradition.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders have extended their greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Nation Remembers AB Vajpayee
The nation remembers, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his seventh death anniversary today. The BJP stalwart had breathed his last on this day in 2018. Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister on three occasions.

PM Warns on Illegal Immigration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, warned that illegal immigration is endangering India’s demographic balance. He announced a high-powered demography mission aimed at safeguarding national interests and addressing the risks posed by unauthorized migrants.

FASTag Pass Rolled Out
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) successfully implemented the ‘FASTag Annual Pass’ facility at 1,150 Toll Plazas across the country on the 79th Independence day yesterday.

21 New NACs
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced the formation of 21 new Notified Area Councils to strengthen urban infrastructure and services. This move aims to accelerate the state’s urbanisation, improve civic amenities, and ensure better governance in emerging urban clusters.

Air Link Launched
Star Air inaugurated direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda, enhancing intra-state connectivity. The first flight on this route took off today from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar.

Matric Supplementary Exam Results Declared
The Odisha Board of Secondary Education declared the 2025 Matric supplementary results, with a pass rate of 56.23%. Out of 3,457 students, 1,944 cleared the exam, offering them a second chance for academic progress

Yellow Alert Issued
A low-pressure area shifted to south Chhattisgarh and nearby regions this morning. IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) in Malkangiri and Koraput. A yellow warning has been issued for these districts.

321 Dead in Pakistan Flash Floods
At least 321 people have been killed in flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains across northern Pakistan in the past 48 hours. Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority today said that 307 deaths were recorded in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pranesh Wins Challengers Title
Indian Grandmaster M Pranesh won the Challengers title at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, earning the opportunity to compete in Masters section next year.