E-Challan Convenience Boost
Motorists in Odisha can now pay e-challans both online and offline, as the State Transport Authority directed all RTOs to accept cash payments. The move addresses public complaints over OTP issues and poor internet connectivity, ensuring greater convenience for vehicle owners.

Chief Secretaries Conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi. The three-day event, aimed at strengthening Centre-State partnership, focuses on collaborative governance, policy implementation, and strategies to accelerate development and improve service delivery across states.

PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation and global audience in the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Akashvani tomorrow at 11 AM, sharing his thoughts on key issues and connecting with citizens through the monthly radio programme.

President’s Four-Day Tour
President Droupadi Murmu begins a four-day visit to Goa, Karnataka, and Jharkhand today. She will travel to Goa this evening, undertake a submarine sea sortie from Karwar Harbour tomorrow, and attend Ol Chiki Lipi centenary celebrations in Jamshedpur on Monday.

India’s Electronics Boom
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India has boosted electronics production six-fold, becoming the world’s second-largest mobile manufacturer. He noted electronic exports rose eightfold in 11 years, driven by strong policy support under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme.

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
The 359th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, founder of Khalsa Panth, is being observed today at Patna Sahib, Amritsar, and across Punjab. Religious events also commemorate the martyrdom of his Sahibzadas and mother in India and abroad.

CEC’s Odisha Tour
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar began his three-day visit to Odisha. He offered prayers at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri and visited Sun Temple in Konark. He will tour heritage sites tomorrow and later interact with 700 booth-level officers ahead of the Special Intensive Revision exercise in the state.

Pradhan inaugurates NIT Projects
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated key infrastructure projects at NIT Rourkela in Odisha, including an Indoor Sports Complex and a 1,000-seater open-air theatre. He also laid foundation stones for three major initiatives to boost academic and infrastructural growth.

Pradhan Outlines ABVP Vision
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended ABVP Odisha West’s 50th State Conference in Rourkela. Addressing the gathering, he urged members to promote mother tongue education, combat malnutrition, enhance workforce participation, and work towards advancing Odisha’s prosperity by 2036.

Deepti’s Historic Milestone
Deepti Sharma created history in T20 Internationals by becoming the first Indian, across men’s and women’s cricket, to claim 150 wickets. She also achieved the rare double of 1,000 runs and 150 wickets, scoring 1,100 runs at an average of 23.40.