Daily Morning Brief - 1 April 2026

WORLD NEWS 

1- Trump Criticizes European Allies: Collect Your Own Oil

President Trump has slammed European allies for refusing to support American military campaigns against Iran. He told European leaders they must secure their own oil supplies or buy from the US, signaling a major shift in traditional transatlantic security alliances.

2- Division Among NATO Allies

NATO faces internal fractures as several Western nations refuse to join the US-Russia and Iran conflicts. This growing division threatens the alliance's unity, with some members choosing neutrality to avoid being dragged into an escalating intercontinental war in Asia.

3- Iran to Target American Tech Companies.

Iran has identified 18 major American tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Apple, as primary targets for cyber reprisals. The IRGC claims these platforms are tools of US influence and plans to launch significant digital attacks against them.

4- New Targets in the Iran War: Universities and Scientific Research Centers

The conflict has expanded to include civilian intellectual targets. Following US and Israeli strikes, several Iranian universities and scientific research centers have been hit, marking a new phase of war aimed at crippling the nation’s long-term scientific and academic capabilities.

5- Full Control of Iran Over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC has asserted full military control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil gateway. This strategic takeover has sparked panic in international energy markets, as Tehran now dictates the passage of oil tankers through the region.

6- Trump and Netanyahu’s Deception Strategy

Trump and Netanyahu have signaled a potential "silent end" to the current phase of the war. Analysts suggest this is a deceptive tactic designed to keep Iran in a state of constant uncertainty and strategic confusion regarding future military actions.

7- 70 Days Without Internet in Tehran

Tehran has been without internet for 70 days, plunging the city into darkness and isolation. The blackout has paralyzed communication and business, leaving the population in a state of total information vacuum amidst the ongoing regional military conflict.

INDIA NEWS 

8- India's first digital cencus to start from today.

India’s first fully digital census officially kicks off today, April 1, 2026. The 16th national count begins with a 15-day self-enumeration window. Phase I focuses on house-listing and amenities via a mobile app, replacing paper forms for 1.4 billion people.

9- Centre Proposes To Extend IT Rules To Users Posting News Content On Social Media

The Centre proposed extending IT Rules to social media users posting news. This allows the Ministry to regulate influencers and independent creators, potentially issuing direct content blocking orders.

FINANCE NEWS

10- $120 Billion Wiped Out from Abu Dhabi Stock Market Due to War

Regional conflict wiped out $120 billion from the Abu Dhabi and Dubai stock markets. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe global energy crisis.

11- Oracle to layoff 30000 employees.

Oracle reportedly began laying off 30,000 employees globally to pivot toward AI infrastructure. Impacted staff in the US and India lost system access immediately following "6:00 AM" termination emails.

ODISHA NEWS 

12- Poet Girija Baliarsingh get Kendra Sahitya Academy award for " Padapurana"

Noted poet Girija Kumar Baliarsingh received the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for his poetry collection "Padapurana." The work is celebrated for its lyrical richness and cultural depth. 

13- MLA 's Salary and Allowance Bill withdrawn.

The Odisha Government withdrew the controversial bill proposing a threefold hike in MLA salaries. The decision followed intense public backlash and a formal request by the Leader of Opposition.