Daily Morning Brief (23 September): Top News Updates from India, world, Economy and Odisha

INDIA

1. Jaishankar Joins First V4+India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the first V4+India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York. The meeting brought India together with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to discuss global issues and strengthen political and strategic cooperation.

2. Tamil Nadu Expands Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to 15.3 Lakh More Students
Tamil Nadu has expanded its Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes 6 to 8, benefiting around 15.3 lakh additional students. The programme provides free morning meals to schoolchildren and aims to improve nutrition, attendance and participation in government and aided schools.

3. Google to Report Child Sexual Abuse Content Directly to Indian Authorities
Google will report suspected child sexual abuse material involving India directly to Indian authorities. The move follows similar steps by Meta and is aimed at helping Indian law-enforcement agencies receive information faster and take action against online child exploitation.

4. PM Modi Announces Project Rhino to Strengthen Rhino Conservation in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the initiation of Project Rhino to strengthen conservation of the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The project will support states through financial and technical assistance for rhino protection, habitat management, research and population conservation.

WORLD

5. UK to Provide Defensive Military Support to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited defensive military support to Saudi Arabia following attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces. Britain will provide an RAF Voyager aircraft for air-to-air refuelling as part of efforts to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s air defence.

6. Ireland Fines Google €403 Million Over Location Data Breaches
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million for breaches involving the processing of users’ location data. The regulator said Google’s practices did not fully meet European privacy rules. The case highlights growing scrutiny of technology companies’ handling of personal data.

ECONOMY

7. Soaps, Shampoos and Toiletries to Carry Veg or Non-Veg Symbols
Soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics and other toiletries in India will carry symbols showing whether they are vegetarian or non-vegetarian in origin. A green symbol will indicate vegetarian products, while a red or brown symbol will identify non-vegetarian products.

8. TRAI Orders Telecom Companies to Offer Low-Cost Voice and SMS-Only Plans
TRAI has directed telecom companies to provide voice-and-SMS-only recharge options, including shorter-validity plans. The move is aimed at consumers who mainly use their phones for calls and messages and do not want to pay for mobile data they rarely use.

ODISHA

9. Odisha Records 256 Elephant Deaths in Three Years; 13 Linked to Poaching
Odisha recorded 256 wild elephant deaths between 2023-24 and 2025-26, the state government informed the Assembly. Of these, 13 elephants were killed by poachers. Authorities said 32 people were arrested in connection with elephant poaching during the period.