➡️Odisha Government extended the validity period of Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) qualifying certificates for lifetime.
➡️Odisha’s first Vande Bharat Express between Puri-Howrah likely to start from May 15.
➡️Preparations are underway in Puri for the construction of three wooden chariots ahead of the World-famous Ratha Jatra.
➡️Results of CBSE Class 12 Exam 2023 announced. The overall pass percentage stands at 87.33%. Trivandrum region tops with 99.91 pass percentage.
➡️India reports 1,580 new Covid-19 cases and 3,167 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active caseload stands at 18,009.
➡️NCP leader Jayant Patil sought 10 days time from ED to appear before the agency.
➡️As part of the Indian Navy’s deployment to ASEAN countries, Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura are making a port call at Sihanoukville, Cambodi.
➡️Cyclone Mocha turns into very severe cyclonic storm; wind speed of 150-160 kmph likely.
➡️Cyclone ‘Mocha’ may make landfall over Bangladesh-Myanmar coasts with 175 kmph max wind speed.
➡️Pakistan to release 500 Indian Prisoners.
➡️Imran Khan was released from prison by court order after Supreme Court’ order.
➡️Australia’s Blacktown City Council cancels Khalistan referendum propaganda event.
➡️Elon Musk to step down as CEO, says he has found a new boss to lead.
➡️28 Palestinians killed, 93 injured by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.