Suicide Bomber Kills 19

A suicide bomber attacked a crowded church in Damascus this morning, killing 19 and injuring dozens. Emergency services rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals, according to the Xinhua news agency reports.

Khamenei Warns

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Monday, in his first reaction following the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, said that the punishment for Israel, referred to as the "Zionist enemy," will continue. Calling the US attacks "a big crime," Khamenei warned of retaliation.

US-Iran Exchanges

At the UN Security Council, the US defended its strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, while Iran condemned them as a blatant crime and unlawful aggression.

Biotech Park

Bhubaneswar is poised to become a hub of scientific innovation and learning with the announcement of a state-of-the-art Science City by the Odisha government. The State government has allocated 100 acres of land and ₹1,113 Cr for the Biotech Park.

Crude Oil Supply Offered

India, which reportedly holds crude reserves for 90 days, is unlikely to get crude supply even though Strait of Hormuz is blocked. Saudi Arabia’s ability to reroute crude exports via the Red Sea offers a layer of supply continuity to India. India sources 18–20 per cent of its crude from Saudi Arabia.

Fees waived

In a major relief for job aspirants, the Odisha government has announced a complete waiver of examination fees for various recruitment tests conducted by state-run agencies like OPSC, OSSC, and OSSSC.

Heavy Rain

The IMD has issued a fresh alert of intense rainfall across several districts of Odisha starting June 25. A cyclonic circulation, which is likely to be formed, is expected to bring heavy showers accompanied by thunder and lightning over the next five days.

Oil Prices Hiked

Oil prices surged to their highest since January after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. With Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude rose $1.92 or 2.49% to $78.93 a barrel.

Afghan National Held

Afghan national Mohammad Yousaf, living in Cuttack under a false identity since 2018, was arrested at Bhubaneswar airport for using a forged Indian passport.

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