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Odisha

CAG Flags Financial Irregularities in Odisha 5T School Programme

The CAG has flagged financial irregularities and implementation deficiencies in Odisha’s 5T High School Transformation Programme. The audit examined aspects of the programme’s execution, financial management and monitoring.

Odisha

Mahanadi Basin Gas Discovery a Major Milestone for India’s Energy Security: Odisha CM

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has described ONGC’s discovery of natural gas in the Mahanadi offshore basin as a significant step towards India’s energy security. The gas was discovered around 43 km off Konark at ONGC’s maiden deepwater well under the Samudra Manthan campaign.

Odisha

New Blood Test PANXEON May Detect Pancreatic Cancer at Early Stages: Researchers

Researchers have developed an experimental blood test called PANXEON that may help detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage. Published in Nature Medicine, the study found the test could identify stage 1 and 2 cancers as well as high-grade dysplasia, though further research is needed before clinical use.

Sports

India A Reach 257/5 Against Australia A as Sudharsan Returns with Fifty

Sai Sudharsan marked his return from injury with a composed 57 as India A recovered from early setbacks to reach 257/5 on the opening day against Australia A. Kumar Kushagra scored 82, while Tanush Kotian remained unbeaten on 68.

Sports

Asian Games: India Makes Difficult Start in Equestrian, Sits Seventh in Eventing Dressage

India endured a challenging start to its equestrian campaign at the Asian Games, ranking seventh with 112.40 points in the eventing team dressage competition. The Indian team was also eliminated in the eventing team jumping event.

Entertainment

Parineeti Chopra Slams Trolling of Actresses Over Postpartum Weight, Defends Katrina Kaif

Parineeti Chopra has criticised social media users who target actresses over postpartum weight gain, calling such comments “absolutely uneducated.” Her remarks came amid online trolling faced by Katrina Kaif following the birth of her son with Vicky Kaushal.