Top 10 News Of The Day : State Reels Under Intense Heatwave & Sonia Gandhi Hospitalized in Shimla

News 1: State Reels Under Intense Heatwave; Mercury Crosses 40°C in Most Districts

The state is facing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in most districts, especially in western Odisha. This extreme heat is expected to persist for the next three days, leading to widespread discomfort and weather-related concerns.

News 2: Digital Hundi to Be Launched for Sri Jagannath

Temple Donations via UPI A Digital Hundi system will soon be introduced for the Jagannath Temple, enabling devotees across India to donate via UPI. Following the Chief Minister’s directive, the Law Department is preparing to install these digital facilities at various bank branches nationwide.

News 3: CM Launches ₹323 Crore Projects in Subarnapur, Lays 56 Foundation Stone

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation for 56 welfare projects worth ₹323 crore in Subarnapur. Of these, 11 projects worth ₹80 crore were inaugurated, while 45 projects worth ₹244 crore saw foundation laying.

News 4: Mock Drill Conducted for Sanbhu Yatra Safety and Coordination

 Authorities conducted a mock drill to ensure a safe and coordinated Sanbhu Yatra. Held under the supervision of ADM Sarat Chandra Behera, the drill involved various departments to strategize responses to potential accidents or emergencies.

News 5: Maoists Fleeing Chhattisgarh Suspected to Be Hiding in Odisha

Amidst an aggressive anti-Naxal operation, Maoists fleeing Chhattisgarh are suspected to be heading into Odisha. Security forces are combing forests to track and neutralize them, as the rebels attempt to find new hiding spots.

News 6: Violence Erupts in Manipur Again; Curfew and Internet Ban Imposed

Fresh violence in Manipur’s Bishnupur district has led to a curfew and a five-day internet suspension in five districts. The unrest follows the arrest of Arambai Tenggol, a leader from the Maithili community.

News 7: Pakistan Defends Terrorist Hafiz Abdul Rauf on World Stage

 Pakistan has stirred global controversy by defending terrorist Hafiz Abdul Rauf. At a Washington event, Bilawal Bhutto claimed Rauf is not a terrorist, revealing Pakistan’s continued support for extremist elements.

News 8: S. Mahendra Deb Appointed as New Chief of PM’s Economic Advisory Council

 Economist and former IGIDR Vice-Chancellor S. Mahendra Deb has been appointed the new Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, filling the post left vacant after Vivek Debroy’s death last November.

News 9: Sonia Gandhi Hospitalized in Shimla After Health Deteriorates

Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s health deteriorated in Shimla, prompting her admission to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital. She is currently undergoing regular health check-ups.

News 10: India’s Extreme Poverty Falls to 5.3% from 27.1% in a Decade: World Bank

 According to a recent World Bank report, India has made significant progress in reducing extreme poverty, bringing it down from 27.1% in 2011-12 to just 5.3% in 2022-23.