Daily Morning Brief - 2 April 2026

INDIA NEWS

1-  Amaravati Declared Sole Capital of Andhra Pradesh as Lok Sabha Passes Amendment Bill

Lok Sabha passed a law declaring Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital, ending the three-capital model and bringing clarity for governance, investment planning, and administrative development in the state.

2-  Ethanol Petrol Now Mandatory Across India

From April 2026, all fuel stations must supply ethanol-blended petrol, helping reduce oil imports, lower pollution levels, and support farmers connected to India’s growing sugarcane and biofuel industry.

3-  Commercial LPG Prices Rise by ₹218

Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by ₹218 from April 1, 2026, due to global tensions, raising cost pressure on restaurants, hotels, and small businesses dependent on fuel.

4-   Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 passed in loksabha

Lok Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 to decriminalise minor offences, revise penalties, and improve ease of living and doing business by amending 79 laws.

WORLD NEWS

5-  USA  thinking of  NATO quit

President Donald Trump suggested a possible U.S. exit from NATO, but existing law requires Congressional approval, making any immediate withdrawal unlikely.

6-  IRGC Expands Control Over Iran’s Power

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has strengthened its control over Iran’s governance after internal power shifts, increasing military influence while reducing the role of civilian leadership. President's power reduced as per reports .

FINANCE NEWS

7-  India Set to Become Global Data Hub

Driven by AI demand and data laws, India is attracting massive investments, with projections crossing ₹5 lakh crore, positioning the country as a major global hub for data processing infrastructure.

ODISHA NEWS

8- Bhubaneswar Gets Visa Centre, Travel Easier

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi inaugurated a VFS Global visa centre in Bhubaneswar, allowing people to apply for visas of 10 countries without travelling to Kolkata or Hyderabad.

9-  Centre Releases ₹1536 Crore Rural Grants, Odisha Gets ₹53.13 Crore

The Centre disbursed over ₹1536 crore under the 15th Finance Commission to 8 states for strengthening rural local governance, with Odisha receiving ₹53.13 crore for development and basic services.

10- Sahitya Akademi Fellowship 2026: Pratibha Ray Among 3 Writers Honoured with India’s Highest Literary Award

Pratibha Ray has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, the Akademi’s highest honour, announced during its General Council meeting held alongside Sahitya Utsav in New Delhi.