Bahuda Yatra

The nine-day sojourn of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra has come to an end with the sacred Bahuda Yatra. This return procession marks the concluding phase of the world-famous Rath Yatra.

Odia Youth Abducted

An Odia youth working in Mali, West Africa, has reportedly been kidnapped by terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda. He is one of three Indian nationals abducted during a militant attack on the Diamond Cement factory on July 1.

No Flood Threat

The water level of the Hirakud Dam is steadily rising amid the opening of the Kalma gate on the Mahanadi river. Following this, six additional gates will be opened on Sunday. As of now, there is no flood threat, even with persistent rainfall in surrounding areas, said a senior official.

Inclusive Growth Surge

India's Gini Index now stands at 25.5, making it the fourth most equal country in the world, after the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Belarus, according to a World Bank report.

PM Modi In Argentina

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport.

Karnataka Tiger Deaths

The Karnataka government has suspended the Deputy Conservator of Forests and two other officers in connection with the shocking deaths of a tigress and her four cubs in the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district. The committee is expected to submit its final report on July 10.

Toll Rates Slashed

The government has reduced toll rates by up to 50 per cent on certain sections of National Highways that include structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated roads. The move is aimed at lowering travel costs and making road journeys more affordable for the public.

Certified Helmets Mandatory

In a major step towards ushering road safety, the Union government on Saturday appealed to consumers across the country to use only Bureau of Indian Standards- BIS certified helmets.

US Tariff Letters

President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters on exports from 12 countries, which are expected to be sent out on July 7. The US President said the names of the countries which will receive the letters would only be revealed on Monday.

Chelsea Into Semis

A late Weverton own-goal saw Chelsea eke out a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in their FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.