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Daily Morning Brief | 4 March 2026
INDIA
- Kashmir Schools, Colleges Shut Till March 7
Educational institutions across Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7 following protests over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader in a joint US-Israel strike. -
PM Modi Urges Industry to Focus on ‘Quality’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked industry leaders to increase investment in research and adopt new technologies to benefit from global trade opportunities. -
Air India Brings Back 149 Indians from Dubai
Air India flight AI916D safely landed in Delhi with 149 stranded passengers amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
WORLD
4. Iran Strikes US Embassy in Saudi Arabia
The conflict intensified as Iran targeted the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while US-Israel airstrikes continued, impacting oil supply and regional stability.
5. Nepal-India Border Closed for 72 Hours
Border checkpoints between Nepal and India have been shut for 72 hours ahead of Nepal’s parliamentary elections to ensure security.
6. India Voices Concern Over West Asia Conflict
India highlighted the safety of one crore Indians in West Asia and stressed the need for dialogue amid fears of energy supply disruption.
ODISHA
7. Odisha Rajya Sabha Poll: BJP Names Samal, Sujeet Kumar
The BJP announced Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar as its candidates for the Rajya Sabha election in Odisha.
8. Dilip Ray Files Rajya Sabha Nomination as Independent
Senior leader Dilip Ray entered the Rajya Sabha race as an independent candidate with Odisha BJP support.
9. ‘Operation Kavach’: 621 Mule Bank Accounts Identified
Police launched a major anti-cybercrime drive, uncovering 621 mule accounts linked to suspected financial fraud.
Finance & Economy
10. India Has 8 Weeks of Crude Oil Reserves
Government sources said India currently holds eight weeks of crude oil and petroleum reserves, ensuring energy security amid global tensions.
