1. President Droupadi Murmu will present 66 Padma awards at the first civil investiture ceremony for 2026 to be held in the Ganatantra Mandap of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
2.Once again across India on Monday, with petrol becoming costlier by Rs 2.61 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre, marking the fourth increase in rates over the past two weeks.
3.CBSE Sunday extended the deadline for students seeking scanned copies of their evaluated answer books for Class 12 board examinations, with the last date now revised to May 25 midnight.
4.Odisha CM inspects Rs376-crore garment unit, defence manufacturing facility in Khurda.
5.The Works Department has asked its officials to ensure strict adherence to the Odisha government’s directive restricting the outdoor work in view of the prevailing heatwave condition in the state.
6.Bargarh Nearly two weeks after the commencement of rabi paddy procurement in Bargarh district, issues in the process remain unresolved, with the token system emerging as a major concern.
7.The BJP Sunday swept the repoll to Bengal's Falta Assembly seat with a victory margin of more than one lakh votes in the constituency.
8. Home Minister Amit Shah assures tribal communities remain outside Uniform Civil Code.
9.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs vigilance and regulated animal sacrifice for Bakri Eid. No Animal Sacrifice At Public Places On Bakrid.
10.Telangana Government has announced Rs 4 lakh compensation each to the families of the deceased who lost their lives due to heatstroke.
11.A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court, flagging concerns over the rapid rise of a satirical social media campaign titled "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) following oral observations made during a recent hearing.
12.At least eight people, including seven women, all hailing from one family, reportedly died due todrowing in the Thatte Hakkalu river in Karnataka’s Uttar Kannada district on Sunday.
13.Ayodhya: In a unique initiative to elevate the tourism potential and cultural heritage of the holy city, a 'Lav-Kush Park' is set to come up in Ayodhya, with its 'Art from Waste' theme to be the highlight.
14. A team from India's elite National Security Guard (NSG), popularly known as the "Black Cats", successfully summited Mount Everest, according to the expedition organising company.
15. Odisha continued to reel under an intensive heatwave on Sunday, with six places recording maximum temperature of 45°C or above.
1.The country received a total of $94.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the financial year 2025-26.
2. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal left for Canada on Saturday night. He is on a visit of about 150 business representatives. He is scheduled to hold talks in Ottawa on the 25th and in Toronto on the 26th and 27th.
3. Andhra police setting up a temporary checkpost in the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district.
4. In Telangana, 16 people have died in seven districts of the state due to heat wave. In Rajasthan, Chittorgarh was the hottest place in the state.
5. After joining the BJP, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Petitions Committee.
6. Supreme Court takes up Twisha Sharma case, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to hear matter on May 25 .
7. India has moved a significant step closer towards long-term energy self-sufficiency after indigenously developed 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality.
8. Odisha Police has issued a detailed request for proposal for the formation of the Odisha Police Strategic Communication and Information Cell (OPSC & IC).
9. Odisha Electronics and Information Technology Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling chaired an important meeting of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and reviewed the progress of ‘Bharat Net Pariyojana’ Phase-3 and the upcoming work plan.
10. The entrance examination for the two-year B.Ed course will be held on the 31st May from 10 am to 12 noon.
11. The “Kakroch Janata Party”, which went viral on Indian social media, has now reached neighboring Pakistan.
12. A toxic chemical tank kept at an industrial site in California, USA, has suddenly become extremely hot, creating a panic situation there. The administration has ordered about 40,000 people to immediately leave their homes and move to safer places due to the risk of explosion and spread of toxic gas.
13. A major explosion occurred at the Liusenyu coal mine in North China’s Shaanxi province. The gas explosion killed 82 people, while the location of 9 workers is missing.
14. According to American media reports, the United States is preparing for new air strikes against Iran.
15. According to American law enforcement officials, a suspect approached a security checkpoint near the White House and opened fire on officers deployed there. The suspect died on spot.
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1. It has shocked, In the world; 97 out of the world's 100 hottest cities are located in India.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually distribute more than 51,000 job letters to newly recruited youth in various government departments and organizations at a job fair on Saturday.
3. India has reiterated its commitment and support to Afghanistan in the health sector. India has sent 20 tonnes of essential supplies to boost the country's child vaccination programme.
4. Keeping in mind how to ensure uninterrupted power supply in Odisha and prevent employees from going on strike, the state government has imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) in the power sector for the next 6 months.
5. The notification for the enrolment registration of Plus 2 has been issued. Students can apply online from 26th to 30th June.
6. The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) was scheduled to be held on June 21, has been postponed and will be held on June 28.
7. In Odisha, more than 118,000 students of various educational institutions under the Higher Education Department have been given internship and community service opportunities in the academic year 2025-26.
8. In the field of food security, the state government and the United Nations World Food Programme have inaugurated a grain ATM in Jharsuguda. It is the second grain ATM in the state and the third in the country to provide food.
9. As the consumption has increased more than the supply of electricity, the number of accidents, short circuits and transformers is increasing. Which is destroying livelihoods.
10. Samarth, Twisha's husband,was arrested by the police on Friday after the Jabalpur court asked him to surrender before a court in Bhopal instead.
11. An army helicopter 'Cheetah' has crashed in eastern Ladakh. A senior military officer has been killed in this accident.
12. The Trump administration in America has suffered a major setback. Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from the post of Director of National Intelligence.
13. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday morning for his four-day visit to India
14. Those who are temporarily residing in the US can now apply for a green card (permanent residence) only after returning to their country.
15. Fuel Price Hike: Petrol Prices Hiked By 87 Paise, Diesel Up By 97 Paise In 3rd Hike In 10 Days.
1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented handcrafted masterpieces, a silver sailboat model and a Palm Leaf Pattachitra, to King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway during his recently concluded five-nation diplomatic tour.
2.The Centre has reportedly dropped the long-pending proposal for the construction of a four-lane road between Nayagarh and Khordha on National Highway-57.
3.The state government’s commitment to providing piped drinking water facilities to all villages in Odisha by March 2027, stating that all necessary measures are being taken to achieve the target.
4.Odisha Chief Minister issued an eight-point directive for all departments of the state government to reduce fuel consumption . The departments have been asked to hold meetings, workshops and other events through virtual mode.
5.The Odisha government has directed all public universities in the state to refrain from making any appointments or engagements without prior approval from the Higher Education Department.
6.A division bench of the Calcutta High Court Thursday directed a fresh probe into the R.G. Kar rape and murder case by a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT).
7.A vegetable vendor’s daughter Naismita Sahu , Gajapati district by emerging as the science stream topper in the Plus Two examinations with 99.03% ,a resident of Betarsing village under Mohana block, secured 560 marks out of 600.
8.Days after a portion of the 'Vikramshila Setu' in Bihar's Bhagalpur district collapsed, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has begun the construction of a temporary Bailey bridge over the damaged area.
9.Faridabad police arrested a husband and wife from Mumbai for defrauding people of around Rs 31 crore by promising investments in forex trading and film production, police said on Thursday.
10.The CBI has so far arrested nine accused in this case, including individuals from Jaipur and Sikar in Rajasthan, Gurugram in Haryana, and Nashik, Pune, and Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra.
11.Prime Minister Modi held a Council of Ministers meeting focusing on reforms to enhance ease of living and ease of doing business.
12.Minister Suresh Pujari laid Foundation for 82 Projects Worth Rs 23.48 Crore in Brajrajnagar.
13.The Government of Odisha will organize 58 Farm Mechanization Melas across the state between November 2025 and January 2026, aimed at connecting farmers with manufacturers, dealers, and financial institutions.
14.A total of 27 Maoists surrendered before Jharkhand Police in Ranchi on Thursday in the presence of DGP Tadasha Mishra.
15.The Odisha Assembly confirmed that higher education institutions across the state will soon introduce the ‘AI for ALL’ curriculum to promote artificial intelligence learning.
1.Odisha's Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) declared the results of its Class XII examinations Wednesday, with close to 86 per cent of the 3.98 lakh students who appeared for it clearing the exam.
2.The state Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved the Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Bill, 2026, for establishment of a robust, modern and inclusive legal framework for the marine fisheries sector.
3.The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the repeal of 358 number of Acts enacted by the State Legislature॰
4.The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a revised cost estimate of Rs 854.24 crore for the 400/220/33 kV Grid Sub-Station at Paradeep (Ersama) and its associated transmission lines.
5.The Odisha Cabinet has approved the creation of a separate Directorate of Archaeology along with a new service cadre for professional management of ancient monuments and temples.
6.The state government will establish the Directorate of Archaeology for better management and preservation of ancient temples and monuments in Odisha.
7.Odisha reduces state power purchase share to 5% and simplifies MoU process to attract more IPP investments
8.The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, at least 21 locations recorded maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above, with Jharsuguda emerging as the hottest place at a scorching 46°C.
9.The agreements India and South Korea were exchanged on promoting cooperation in the field of Defence Cyber; training between India's National Defence College and Korea National Defence University.
10.During his official visit to Rome, PM Modi gifted Meloni a pack of Melody toffees, reviving the internet-famous “Melodi” trend that has become popular among users online.
11.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome on Wednesday.
12.The Supreme Court rejected a petition challenging the Centre’s decision to conduct caste enumeration as part of the upcoming Census.
13.The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is planning to undertake euthanasia of aggressive and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs after the Supreme Court's recent order upheld prioritisation of human safety.
14.A Delhi court Wednesday sent five accused in the NEET paper leak case to judicial custody till June 2 and extended the CBI custody.
15.Odisha Higher Education department Wednesday asked all state-run and aided universities and colleges to ensure maximum student onboarding in the 'Shaktishree' app that aims to improve student safety, grievance redressal and counselling.
