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A 25-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a 65-year-old man in Koraput district. The victim was found dead with multiple injuries and a slit throat. The accused confessed to attacking the victim with a stone and a knife following a quarrel.

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Veteran actor and producer Sudesh Kumar, known for his roles in 'Saranga' and 'Chhoti Bahen', passed away at 95 in Mumbai. Kumar, who also produced thrillers like 'Uljhan', began his career in theatre before making a mark in films. His wife confirmed his passing after a brief illness. He was born in Peshawar and later moved to Bombay.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has issued notices to Mayurbhanj district officials and the ST & SC development department following a suspected food poisoning incident at a residential school. The incident, which led to the death of a Class V tribal girl and sickened hundreds, is now under investigation by the NCST.

Sanjay Dutt has confirmed a sequel to his iconic 1999 film 'Vaastav' is in development. The actor revealed this at the launch event for 'Khalnayak Returns'. Dutt is actively working on 'Vaastav 2'. He also expressed a desire for another 'Munna Bhai' film. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai shared an anecdote about casting Dutt in 'Khalnayak'.

Amidst soaring temperatures, the government has suspended Census fieldwork between 11 am and 3 pm to protect enumerators from heatstroke. District collectors are also urged to ensure officials' safety following an assault incident. Over one lakh personnel are engaged in the ongoing Census, collecting data on housing and assets across 1.2 crore households.

A Class 5 student died from suspected food poisoning at a government residential school in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, after 148 students fell ill with diarrhoea and vomiting. An inquiry has begun, with officials inspecting the school and treating affected students. The deceased child's funeral was delayed by an angry mob demanding justice.

Voters whose names were deleted from electoral rolls are facing confusion regarding the process for appealing their cases to newly formed tribunals. Applicants and their lawyers lack clarity on hearing schedules, procedures, and how to access tribunal orders, leaving them uncertain about regaining their voting rights.