Daily Morning Brief - 22 March 2026

World News 

1- Trump Signals Exit from Iran War Soon

President Trump indicates U.S. objectives are nearly achieved and suggests a possible drawdown of the Iran war, though he has not agreed to a ceasefire.

2-   Iran’s Missile 4000 km Reach Raises Concern

A failed strike on Diego Garcia suggests Iran may now possess long-range missile capability far beyond its earlier declared limits. 

 3- USA Decides to Lift Sanction on Iranian Oil

The U.S. has issued a 30-day waiver allowing sale of about 140 million barrels of Iranian oil already at sea to ease rising global prices.

4-  Iran Declares It Is Near Victory

In a Nowruz message, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed the “enemy has been defeated,” projecting strength despite ongoing conflict.

INDIA News

5. Govt Increases Commercial LPG Allocation

The government on Saturday approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG to states and UTs, taking the total allocation to 50%, including 10% linked to PNG expansion reforms.

6. ‘Prakriti 2026’ Conference on Carbon Markets Begins

The Centre launched the International Conference on Carbon Markets—Prakriti 2026—bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and global experts to discuss climate action.

ODISHA NEWS 

7. BJD Suspends 6 MLAs Over Rajya Sabha Cross-Voting