🌅 Morning Brief | February 20, 2026
India
1️⃣ Supreme Court Slams Freebies Culture
The Supreme Court said the growing freebies culture in politics hampers the nation’s long-term development.
2️⃣ ₹10 Lakh Crore AI Investment Announced
Mukesh Ambani announced a ₹10 lakh crore investment in Artificial Intelligence at the India AI Summit.
🌍 World
3️⃣ Former Prince Andrew Arrested
UK police reportedly arrested Prince Andrew in connection with the Epstein case. He is the younger brother of King Charles III.
4️⃣ US & Israel Preparing for Possible Strike on Iran
United States and Israel are reportedly preparing for possible military action against Iran.
5️⃣ Macron Calls for Social Media Ban Under 15
Emmanuel Macron urged a ban on social media use for children below 15 at the AI Impact Summit, citing concerns over digital safety and mental health.
Odisha
5️⃣ CM Mohan Majhi to Present Budget Today
Chief Minister Mohan Majhi will present the state Budget in the Assembly today.
6️⃣ Odisha Economy Survey: Odisha Records 7.9% Growth
The latest Economic Survey shows the state economy Real growth is projected at 7.9 per cent, higher than last year’s 7.2 per cent and above the national average of 7.4 per cent.
7️⃣ ₹45 Crore Skywalk & Bridge Project Announced
A ₹45 crore skywalk and bridge project is set to reduce traffic congestion between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, improving daily commuter connectivity.
🏏 Sports
8️⃣ Zimbabwe Create History, Enter Super 8s Unbeaten
Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka and qualified for the Super 8s without losing a match.
💼 Business & Economy
9️⃣ ₹7 Lakh Crore Investor’s Money Wiped Out
Rising tensions over a possible US–Iran conflict triggered heavy market losses, erasing nearly ₹7 lakh crore of investor wealth as the Sensex fell by over 1,200 points.
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