NSUI Odisha President Udit Pradhan has been arrested on charges of drugging and raping a 19-year-old engineering student in Bhubaneswar. The incident reportedly occurred in March and came to light after the victim filed a complaint with police
Odisha evacuated residents from flood-hit areas in Balasore and Mayurbhanj as the Subarnarekha river rose above danger levels. Heavy rainfall and dam discharges from Jharkhand worsened the situation. Relief efforts are underway, with more rain expected until July 5
The two arrested persons attempted to flee police after snatching a weapon, prompting police to open fire. Both sustained bullet injuries on their legs and are being treated at hospital, police said
