Top News Of The Day : AI to Predict Weather & PM Modi to Visit Bhubaneswar on June 20 for Roadshow

News 1. AI to Predict Weather; Cyclone Likely in Bay of Bengal by June 16
The IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra announced that artificial intelligence will now aid weather prediction. Meanwhile, a potential cyclone may form over the northwest Bay of Bengal within the next two to three days as monsoon winds remain active in South Odisha.

News 2. Shrimandir Administrator Urges Quick Completion of Ratnabhandar Work
Shrimandir Chief Administrator Dr. Arvind Kumar Padhi has written to the ASI, requesting that conservation work of the Ratnabhandar be expedited before the Rath Yatra scheduled between June 28 and July 6.

News 3. PM Modi to Visit Bhubaneswar on June 20 for Roadshow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha on June 20. He will participate in a roadshow in Bhubaneswar, starting from 3 PM after attending the Tricolor Yatra, as confirmed by Panchayati Raj Minister Ravi Naik.

News 4. Raja Sankranti Celebrated Across Odisha with Festive Zeal
Odisha is immersed in the festive mood of Raja Sankranti, the main day of the three-day festival. Traditional “Raja Geet” echoes through parks and villages like Ambatota, accompanied by swings, paan, and sweets.

News 5. Diarrhea Outbreak in Jajpur Claims 12 Lives, 1500+ Infected
A diarrhea outbreak in Jajpur has led to 12 deaths and affected over 1516 people. The health department is on high alert, and a central team is visiting the district to assess the situation.

News 6. Helicopter Crash in Kedarnath Claims Five Lives
A helicopter belonging to Aryan Aviation crashed mid-air near Kedarnath, killing five of the six passengers onboard. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.

News 7. Rising COVID-19 Cases Trigger Alert in Punjab
COVID-19 infections are rising again across India. The Punjab government has issued new safety guidelines, including mandatory mask use for the elderly, children, pregnant women, and health workers in crowded places.

News 8. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Kills 265; Investigation Underway
A tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad has resulted in the deaths of 265 people, including 241 passengers. Forensic experts and national investigation teams have been deployed to determine the cause of the disaster.

News 9. Modi Embarks on First Foreign Tour After Operation Sindoor
Prime Minister Modi has left for a five-day international trip, his first since launching Operation Sindoor. His itinerary includes the G-7 Summit in Canada and visits to Cyprus and Croatia—marking the first time an Indian PM has visited the latter two nations.

News 10. Four Naxals Killed in Encounter in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat
Security forces have gunned down four Naxals—including three women—in an encounter in the Pachma Dadar forest of Balaghat district during a major anti-Naxal operation.