State & Politics
Odisha tops NITI Aayog growth rankings with an impressive 7.9% growth rate, emerging as the best-performing state and highlighting achievements from economic development to AI innovation.
Debashish Samantaray elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on a BJP ticket.
President's Mayurbhanj visit scheduled for June 19–20; DGP reviews security arrangements.
Police launch probe into missing inquiry commission files at Lok Seva Bhawan after an FIR was registered.
Religion & Culture
Snana Purnima to be observed on June 29 in Puri. Lord Jagannath will appear in the traditional Gajanana Besha, with artisans busy preparing the ceremonial attire.
Education
Free OSRTC bus travel for NEET candidates. Students can avail the facility by showing their admit cards.
Crime & Law Enforcement
Two Excise officials suspended in Kendrapara over allegations of third-degree methods during investigation.
Soumya murder case: Post-mortem report reveals 21 severe injuries, indicating repeated assault with a heavy object.
Four arrested in Jagatsinghpur for alleged cannabis trafficking; accused reportedly worked as a vendor during the day.
Bhadrak encounter: Injured criminal Prafulla Mallik admitted to hospital after a police operation.
Berhampur murder case: Police recreate the crime scene in the alleged bike-push killing of a young woman.
Tension at Kendrapara block office during complaint filing; Sarpanch Chameli Ojha faces public anger.
CBI catches MCL employee accepting bribe in Brajarajnagar.
Weather
Heavy rainfall likely in five Odisha districts today.
Orange warning issued for 18 districts as monsoon activity intensifies across the state.
Sports
India retains No. 1 position in ICC ODI and T20 rankings, but slips in Test rankings.
Rahul Dravid's son earns national team call-up, marking a new chapter for the cricketing family.
Mexico defeats South Africa 2–0 in the opening match of the 23rd Hockey World Cup in New York.
Women's T20 World Cup begins today in Birmingham, featuring 12 teams and 33 matches.
National & International
Three Indian sailors killed and 21 rescued following an attack near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
At least 16 killed and over 37 injured in Pakistan after security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters gathered at Eidgah Ground.
