Daily Morning Brief (13 May) - Top News from India, World, Economy and Odisha

INDIA News

1. NEET UG 2026 Cancelled over Paper Leak Allegations; Exam Was Held on May 3

2. Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Oath as Assam Chief Minister for a Second Term

3.  Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi opted out of the CBI Director selection process, calling it biased and claiming the government had already decided the candidate.

4. Himachal Pradesh Makes Drug Test Mandatory for All Government Job Recruits

5. Floor Test for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Government in Tamil Nadu Today; AIADMK’s 30 MLAs Extend Support to C. Joseph Vijay

6. Tamil Nadu Government Orders Closure of 717 Liquor Shops Near Schools and Temples

World

1. Saudi Arabia Launches Strikes on Iran in Retaliatory Action

2. India Urges China to Clarify Stand on Terrorism After Beijing Acknowledges Support to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor

Economy News

1. Middle East War Effect: While Most Sectors Face Losses, Banking, Green Energy and Defence Industries Continue to Grow Globally

2. Indian Stock Market Investors Lose ₹17 Lakh Crore in last 4 days.

Odisha

1. Dhamra Port Set to Be Developed as Major Industrial Hub; Odisha Eyes for Lab-Grown Diamond Industry .