Daily Morning Brief - 10 june- Top News from India, world, Economy, Odisha

INDIA

1. PoK Protests Turn Violent After Crackdown; 30 dead 

Massive protests erupted across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after authorities banned the Joint Awami Action Committee. Security forces opened fire during demonstrations against rising prices and governance issues, leaving several dead and injured, triggering international concern over human rights and civil liberties.

2. Global Universities Get Approval to Open India Campuses

India has approved leading universities from the UK and Australia to establish campuses in Mumbai and Bengaluru. The move supports NEP 2020, expands access to world-class education, and strengthens India's position as a global hub for higher learning and innovation.

3. PM Modi Completes 12 Years of Continuous Elected Tenure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, becoming India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister. The milestone highlights political continuity and leadership stability, surpassing the uninterrupted elected tenure record previously associated with Jawaharlal Nehru.

WORLD

4. Nepal Restricts Import of Indian Mangoes

Nepal has tightened restrictions on Indian mango imports, citing concerns over pesticide residues and inadequate border testing facilities. The decision may impact bilateral fruit trade, raise prices in local markets, and create supply challenges for vendors and processing industries.

5. India Approves 52-Satellite Military Surveillance Network to counter spying of PAK-China

India has cleared a major space-based surveillance project involving 52 military satellites under Space Based Surveillance Phase III. The advanced network will enhance real-time monitoring, strengthen border security, improve intelligence gathering, and counter growing regional surveillance challenges.

ECONOMY

6. SBI Report Links Digitization to Falling Crime Rate

A State Bank of India report shows India's crime rate has declined by 6%, largely due to increased digitization, surveillance systems, and digital payment trails. The study suggests lower crime improves economic productivity while highlighting the rising challenge of cybercrime.

ODISHA

7. Satyabrata Ray Appointed New OPSC Secretary

Senior OAS officer Satyabrata Ray has been appointed Secretary of the Odisha Public Service Commission. The administrative reshuffle aims to strengthen the commission's functioning and examination management, with new appointments also made to key administrative positions.