State News (Odisha)
1. Governance & Administration
Public trust in the government is increasing; the Chief Minister will hear public grievances in Koraput this year.
New Odisha government directive: only electric vehicles (EVs) will be procured from today onwards.
Major action in the Kabisuryanagar custodial death case; three police personnel suspended and the ASP transferred.
The Director General of Police ordered an HRPC investigation into Barang and Cuttack Sadar police station cases.
2. Education
OJEE examination results to be announced next week; over 1 lakh students appeared.
JEE Advanced results declared; Shubham topped nationally, while Bhavesh emerged as Odisha topper. A total of 56,880 candidates qualified.
Government school students facing textbook shortages; many studying from photocopies of old books. Early resolution assured by the School and Mass Education Minister.
3. Health & Employment
5,000 nursing posts to be filled within three months; recruitment notification to be issued soon.
4. Religion & Culture
Puri: Shri Jagannath Temple Chhatisa Nijog and Niti Sub-Committee meeting approves rituals and schedule for the Lord’s Rath Yatra.
5. Crime & Incident
Massive fire at Cuttack fish market; property worth lakhs reportedly damaged.
Major brown sugar racket busted in Jagatsinghpur; narcotics worth ₹41.55 lakh seized, five arrested including a woman kingpin.
National News
1. Politics & Election
Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections: voting for 27 seats to be held on June 18, announces Election Commission.
Patna: Rabri Devi served notice to vacate government bungalow; Tej Pratap Yadav reacts strongly.
2. Judiciary & Law
Lok Adalat and DLSA do not have authority to grant divorce rulings: Allahabad High Court.
“Right to be Forgotten” gets constitutional recognition; old personal information may be removed from the internet.
3. Tax & Economy
File ITR-2 before July 31: filing process begins for Assessment Year 2026–27; common mistakes may trigger tax notices.
4. Crime
NEET question paper leak case: three accused sent to 14-day judicial custody.
5. Defence
Major update on the Rafale deal: India begins process to procure 114 fighter aircraft from France.
International News
1. Technology & Social Media
Malaysia government plans restrictions on children using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
2. Global Affairs
Iran suspends talks with the United States and warns of sealing the Strait of Hormuz.
