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Odisha government signed 512 MoUs with various industries over the past five years, aiming for Rs 11,85,281.40 crore in investments and creating 5,31,000 jobs. However, only 30 MoUs have been executed so far, with Rs 19,528 crore invested and potential for 20,251 more jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Swain disclosed this in the Assembly.

Actress Triptii Dimri, known for her role in 'Bad Newz', was spotted spending quality time with her parents in Mumbai. The film has achieved significant box office success. Triptii looked stunning in an all-blue outfit while enjoying a casual family outing amidst Mumbai's rain fury.

Natasa Stankovic is enjoying some fulfilling moments with son Agastya Pandya in Serbia after making her divorce official with Hardik Pandya a week ago.

Illegal land plotting activities have been detected at Puri sea beach near Bela Marg Sterling chhak. Poles have been installed to mark the area, allegedly by the land mafia intending to sell it to outsiders, violating Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

With the skyrocketing price of potatoes in Odisha, Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed the situation at a godown in Aiginia, Bhubaneswar. He assured strict action against hoarders and black marketers. The minister blamed the previous BJD government for failing to boost infrastructure and announced an emergency meeting to address the issue.

The State Bank of India has issued a notification for recruiting sportspersons to Officer and Clerical roles on a contractual basis. Applications are open from July 24, 2024, to August 14, 2024.

As per IMD, the associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level tilting south-westwards with height.

Questions arise over missing valuables from Ratna Bhandar after revelations by Justice Biswanath Rath during OTV's Khola Katha. The Odisha government's committee found duplicate keys that did not open the locks, requiring them to break in.

A charming video of a friendly bear in Romania standing on its two legs and waving at a car driver for letting it cross the road has gone viral. Shared on X (formerly Twitter), the video has over 4M views and shows tourists inside a car filming the heartwarming encounter. Social media users are delighted by the bear's polite gesture, with many sharing similar adorable bear videos.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War victory, emphasized it as a triumph of the Indian people and criticised previous governments for neglecting war memorials. He lauded advancements in defence capabilities and regional development, including projects like the Shinkun La tunnel in Ladakh.

Four individuals, including Biju Janata Dal leader and former sarpanch Parbati Behera, were arrested for allegedly assaulting MCL General Manager Sanjay Jha with sandals in Jharsuguda. A viral video shows Behera instructing associates to film the attack at the MCL office in Bandabahal. The motive remains unclear.

OpenAI has launched SearchGPT, an AI-driven search platform now in prototype testing with select users. Competing with Google and Microsoft Bing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Kargil Vijay Diwas, stated that Pakistan has repeatedly faced defeat in its misadventures and has not learned from history. He paid tribute to soldiers' sacrifices and assured that terrorism will be crushed.

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah praised Virat Kohli for his leadership qualities, despite Kohli not being the current captain. Bumrah also shared insights on his experiences with MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, highlighting their influence on Indian cricket's progress.

Two teams from the Indian Armed Forces, led by Lt. Colonel Manoj Joshi, have successfully planted India's tri-colour on Mount Elbrus during the International Military Sports Council's 'Climb for Peace' event. The Tri-Services team included a woman Navy mountaineer, Shristi Thakur, and three Army personnel.