Daily Morning Brief – 14 March 2026

 

National News 

1. Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Mandatory Menstrual Leave
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking compulsory menstrual leave for women employees, saying such a rule could discourage employers from hiring women.

2. 193 INDIA Bloc MPs Seek Removal of Chief Election Commissioner
MPs from the INDIA alliance submitted a notice seeking the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging discriminatory conduct and obstruction in probing electoral fraud.

3. Maharashtra Tables Anti-Conversion Bill
The Maharashtra government introduced the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2025, proposing strict rules, mandatory notice before conversion, and penalties including imprisonment for forced conversions.

4. India Grants 30-Day Visa Extension to Foreigners Amid West Asia Tensions
Foreign nationals stranded due to the Middle East conflict have been granted a one-month visa extension, and overstay penalties have been temporarily waived.

5. Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over LPG Issue
Parliament proceedings were repeatedly disrupted as the Opposition protested over LPG supply concerns, forcing several adjournments.

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World News

6. Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Critical After Blast Injury
Reports suggest Mojtaba Khamenei is in life-threatening condition after a blast incident and may have lost a leg due to severe injuries.

7. Iran Assures India on Safe Oil Ship Passage
Iran said India remains a friendly nation and assured that Indian oil tankers will be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

8. Powerful Explosions Rock Central Dubai
Two strong blasts shook central Dubai. Authorities said the projectile was intercepted, but falling debris damaged buildings in Al Quoz and near DIFC.

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Odisha

9. ₹684 Crore Released to 34 Lakh Farmers Under PM-KISAN
More than 34 lakh farmers in Odisha received ₹684 crore directly into their bank accounts under the PM-KISAN scheme.

10. 50% Discount on Traffic E-Challans in National Lok Adalat
Odisha is participating in the National Lok Adalat, allowing citizens to settle pending traffic e-challans with up to 50% discount.

11. ‘JUVENTICA’ Conclave on Child Digital Safety in Bhubaneswar
Odisha Police and UNICEF are hosting the JUVENTICA conclave at Police Bhawan to discuss digital safety and protection of children online.

12. Rajya Sabha Poll Tension: Congress Moves Odisha MLAs to Bengaluru
Ahead of the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections, Congress has shifted eight Odisha MLAs to a Bengaluru resort amid fears of cross-voting.

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Business & Economy

13. Crude Oil Surges Past $120 Per Barrel
Global crude oil prices crossed $120 per barrel amid rising tensions in West Asia and fears of supply disruptions.

14. Sensex Crash Wipes Out ₹10 Lakh Crore in Investor Wealth
Indian stock markets saw a sharp sell-off on Friday, with the Sensex plunging 1,470 points and erasing nearly ₹10 lakh crore in investor wealth.