Adharapana Niti Today
One of the most revered and visually captivating rituals of the Puri Rath Yatra, the Adharapana Niti, will be performed today. Held at the Singhadwara, the ritual involves offering a sacred drink to the deities Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra atop their three majestic chariots.

Samal To Continue BJP
Senior BJP leader Manmohan Samal on Monday filed his nomination as the sole candidate for the party’s top post in the state. With no other contenders in the fray, Samal is poised to continue as BJP’s State unit President.

Plus 2 Admissions
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education released the first selection merit list for Plus 2 e-admissions 2025–26 on Monday. Out of 4,46,205 total applicants, 4,13,804 students have been selected in the first round.

Hirakud Dam Inflow Surge
With the monsoon rains intensifying over Chhattisgarh, the water level in the Hirakud reservoir has risen significantly. Following this, the authorities opened 20 sluice gates to manage the inflow and maintain safety margins.

PM's AI Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on BRICS nations to collectively pursue the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the importance of balancing innovation with governance.

Maoist Commander Killed
Asenior Maoist commander identified as Sodhi Kanna was killed during a joint offensive by security forces in the National Park area. The encounter occurred following the launch of a large-scale operation a day earlier based on intelligence inputs.

Dhoni Turns 44
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday with close friends and family in his hometown of Ranchi.

India Creates History
India defeated England at Edgbaston for the first time ever in Test cricket, marking a historic moment on Sunday. This win not only broke their poor record at the venue but also came with a record margin of 336 runs, the biggest win by runs for India in any away Test.

Typhoon Danas Makes Landfall
Typhoon Danas made landfall at Taiwan and exited to sea early Monday morning. With a rare track that brushed the island's densely populated west coast, Danas became the first typhoon to make landfall in Chiayi in 120 years.