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BJP National President JP Nadda promised unwavering efforts for Odisha's development at the party's first state executive committee meeting in Puri. He praised party workers, noted their significant electoral victories, and criticized Congress while thanking Odisha's citizens.

The association has also lodged an FIR against six BJD leaders- Niranjan Pujari, Prafulla Mallik, Pratap Jena, Sudam Marndi, Susanta Singh, Raghunandan Das and principal secretary of the works department Vir Vikram Yadav.

It is pertinent to mention here that the BJP was opposing the 'Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha' scheme of the previous BJD government launched in October 2023.

BJP National President JP Nadda is also scheduled to attend the executive meet on July 19, state BJP president Manmohan Samal said on Tuesday.

The BJD criticized the Odisha government's delay in appointing an Advocate General, a position vacant for over a month. BJP's Pitambar Acharya is a leading candidate. BJD's Lekhashree Samantasinghar called it policy paralysis, while BJP's Manoj Mohapatra defended the delay.

The alleged assault on ASO Baikuntha Pradhan by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das’ son Lalit Kumar and five others has ignited political tensions. Congress and BJD demand action, while BJP asks BJD to refrain from meddling in.

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, condemned the recent terrorist attack on security forces in Doda district. In a post on X, he expressed anguish and vowed to avenge the deaths of the soldiers.

Republican Party leader and Civil Rights Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered the 'ardas' Sikh prayer at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the presence of Presidential nominee Donald Trump.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India's strengthening partnership with the Marshall Islands during an MoU signing for four community development projects. He praised the bilateral relationship and reiterated India's commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Pacific Islands.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed 100 million followers on the social media platform X, making him the world leader with the largest following. His organic engagement strategies and active presence have drawn significant attention from global leaders and celebrities alike.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, emphasizing that violence has no place in politics. Trump was shot at an election rally in Pennsylvania but is reportedly safe. PM Modi extended wishes for a speedy recovery and expressed condolences to those affected.

Senior BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra attributed the party's election defeat to complacency among leaders and workers.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways will hold a virtual meeting chaired by Secretary T. K. Ramachandran to discuss the comprehensive development of maritime and waterways transport in India. The focus includes state-specific master plans, green initiatives, cruise tourism, and lighthouse development.

The Indian government has approved a research proposal by IIT Bombay to convert dredged sediments into construction aggregates. The project will cost Rs 46,47,380 over three years and aims to promote sustainable maritime practices and resource utilisation.

US President Joe Biden signed the Resolve Tibet Act, emphasizing peaceful negotiation and international law to resolve the Tibet issue. The Act counters China's disinformation about Tibet and supports Tibetan human rights and democratic freedom. It defines the Tibetan people as distinct with their own identity, urging China to cease repressive policies. Key figures like Secretary of State Antony Blinken and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul support this initiative.