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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been designated as the Minister of Education for Modi 3.0 Cabinet. - Newsx

After the formation of Narendra Modi-led NDA Government at Centre, the focus now shifts to the States — Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunchal Pradesh and Sikkim- where also Government formation is in process after the simultaneous polls with Lok Sabha were conducted. While Sikkim Krantikari Morcha

Northwest India, including regions like Jammu division, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and parts of Jharkhand and Odisha in the East, is bracing for another bout of extreme heat in the coming days, with temperatures expected to soar over 45 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department

The state crime branch has busted a fraudulent matriculation certificate racket in Koraput district, arresting Chhanda Charan Sahoo. Several candidates used forged matriculation certificates to secure positions as gramin dak sevaks, leading to the registration of a case in Jeypore town police station. Investigation revealed that Sahoo had forged matriculation certificates and used them as authentic documents.

In a significant development, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc emerged victorious in 17 out of 22 assembly seats in the Prayagraj region, dealing a blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Learn more about the results and impact of the recent parliamentary polls.

Police are yet to make a breakthrough in the case of 34-year-old gram pradhan who was found brutally murdered inside his car. The deceased, identified as Karunesh Kumar alias Pamman, was a resident of Maheshganj. The exact reason behind the killing will be ascertained only after the arrest of the killers. No arrest has been made so far.

Consumption spending in marginalized groups like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes has seen a faster annual growth rate of 9.2% between 2011-12 and 2022-23, indicating a decline in consumption inequity between upper and lower castes in India. The monthly per capita consumption of these groups nearly tripled in rural areas.

Divisional commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma inspects redevelopment work at Harishchandra Ghat and emphasizes on preserving existing trees by constructing platforms. Additional trees to be planted for greenery.

Ganjam district in Odisha, known for electing the highest number of BJP MLAs, is expected to have a greater representation in the new government with several MLAs likely to get cabinet berths. Political observers anticipate a shift in ministerial positions due to the strong BJP presence in the district.

Economic offences wing arrests director of two ponzi firms for cheating and misappropriating Rs 123 crore. Director promised high returns, used social media and physical meetings to trap investors. Company cheated around 34,000 investors in multiple states and countries. Invested money shifted to foreign accounts.