Two minor girls were allegedly raped in separate incidents in Malkangiri district. Police arrested two brothers for gang-raping a 15-year-old girl for over a year in Jagatsinghpur.

Around 20 of the dead were taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials say. 

​Around 20 of the dead were taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials say.  

The Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, are exploring a reunion amidst shifting political dynamics in Maharashtra, particularly with the upcoming BMC elections. Both leaders, facing challenges to their political relevance, aim to consolidate their support base. This alliance could reshape the political landscape, especially with a weakened Shinde faction and potential realignments within the NDA.