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The BJP accused the Berhampur police of shielding BJD youth leaders in a gangrape case involving a Plus-II student. Despite detentions and medical examinations, key accused including BJD's Bikram Jena were released, sparking allegations of political interference and calls for an impartial probe.

Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha has seen dynamic electoral battles with no party winning consecutively since 2004. In 2019, BJP's Basant Panda won the seat. For the upcoming elections, major parties have fielded new candidates, reflecting a fresh contest.

Koraput Lok Sabha seat, a historical Congress stronghold, is set for a three-way battle in the upcoming election with candidates from Congress, BJP, and BJD.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda criticized the manipulation of the Chief Minister of Odisha, comparing AI-generated video messages to real public appearances and highlighting the discrepancies. He laid stress on live communications.

BJP stalwarts PM Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda are set to visit Odisha for campaigning as elections approach. Modi's visit includes a roadshow in Puri and public meetings in Angul and Cuttack. Shah will cover three constituencies, followed by Nadda addressing rallies in multiple locations.

A total of 17,000 platoon police forces, 104 companies of Paramilitary Forces, 66 platoons of SAP and 600 mobile squads will be deployed in different polling booths during the first phase of elections in 4 Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly segments across Odisha.

The members of the society further alleged that IAS turned politician VK Pandian is not allowing them to meet the Chief Minister despite several requests.

Apart from Chopra, Odia javelin star and Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Jena will also compete in the four-day long competition which will continue till May 15.

Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar has issued warning for thunderstorm activities in several parts of Odisha till May 15.

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Several BJP and BJD workers were injured in a scuffle in Bhadrak, Odisha, during the nomination filing process.

Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar announced the death of Nandan, an 18-year-old tiger, who had been receiving treatment for age-related complications.

In Odisha's Aska Assembly constituency, 55-year-old daily labourer Ramchandra Badatya has filed his nomination as an MLA candidate. Balancing his work and campaigning, he visits homes seeking votes, competing against major party candidates.

At a public meeting in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed respect by touching the feet of social activists Tula Behera and Padma Shri Purnamasi Jani. This act highlighted his reverence for 'Nari Shakti' and Indian tradition.

The family of deceased accuses boyfriend of murdering Sulochana Das in Bhubaneswar over marriage dispute.