1.The US has reportedly lifted the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports, according to Tehran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi.

2.Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday chaired a virtual review meeting with field-level officials from all districts regarding preparations for the statewide ‘Subhadra Shakti Samavesh’ programme, scheduled to be held across the state from June 21 to June 30.

3.The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a series of directions to theOdisha Govt  and the Odisha State Legal Services Authority (OSLSA) to ensure social security benefits and a life of dignity for a visually impaired man and his 80-year-old mother living in extreme poverty.

4.Police rescued an 80-year-old woman identified as Rukmani Patra, is a resident of Kandolia village under Bhuasuni panchayat who was allegedly abandoned in a forest near her village in the Bangiriposi block of Mayurbhanj district.

5.The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a project to develop indigenous long-range Kamikaze drones with Indian industry, a Defence Ministry official said on Tuesday.

6.TamilNadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday announced a major expansion of the state's crop loan waiver scheme, extending full relief to crop loans up to Rs 75,000 availed through cooperative banks by small, marginal, and other farmers.  

7.The government on Tuesday debunked claims circulating on social media that the use of E20 fuel could lead to the rejection of vehicle insurance claims.

8.The government has temporarily suspended its newly launched Cell Broadcast System, a nationwide emergency public warning network, reportedly following a misrouted late‑night alert that prompted concerns over system reliability. 

9.The government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 (Fifth Amendment), removing an exemption that allowed the sale of cough syrups in small villages without compliance with certain retail licensing requirements, according to an official statement on Tuesday. 

10.The government has raised windfall gains tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports, while keeping the levy on petrol unchanged for the fortnight starting Tuesday. 

11.The Telegram messaging platform across India until June 22, 2026, ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21.

12.Uddhav loyalist MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday alleged that Rs 15 crore was being paid individually to "buy MPs".

13.The chief minister has Kishan Reddy's intervention in ensuring the release of IRFC loan meant for the state's takeover of Hyderabad Metro Phase-I.

14.Bharat Innovates 2026 received around 4,000 applications from deep-tech startups linked to higher education and technical institutions across India.

15.The Odisha government has announced free bus services for candidates appearing in the NEET (UG) 2026 examination scheduled to be held on June 21.