Daily Morning Brief- 24 April 2026

World News

1. Donald Trump calls India & China “hellhole countries”; sparks outrage

 Donald Trump sparked anger by calling India and China "hellhole countries" while discussing immigration. This has been seen as a major insult to India, causing tension between the two nations and hurting feelings of mutual respect on the global stage.

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2. Political crisis in Nepal as two ministers resign within 25 days

Nepal’s Leadership Crisis: The new government in Nepal is in serious trouble after just 25 days. Two ministers have already quit, leaving the leadership weak. This sudden exit of top officials has created a lot of confusion about who is actually in charge.

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3. 40% of Indians in United States considering leaving: Survey

 A new survey shows that 40% of Indians living in the U.S. are thinking about leaving. Many feel the "American Dream" is fading due to high costs, political issues, and feeling unwelcome, making them consider moving back home.

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India

4. Sabarimala case: Supreme Court rejects “WhatsApp University” knowledge 

Supreme Court Warning: During a court case, judges said they will not listen to "WhatsApp University" rumors. They stated that while they respect smart thinkers, they only use real facts and evidence to make decisions, not fake news from social media.

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5. Central Board of Secondary Education Class 10 second exams from May 15–21

 Class 10 students have a clear schedule for their second board exams. The tests will be held from May 15 to May 21. This gives students a specific window to prepare and improve their final grades for the year.

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Economy

6.  Wealthy persons shift from Dubai to Italy amid Iran war concerns.

 Many wealthy people are choosing to live in Italy instead of Dubai. Because of the war involving Iran, people feel Italy is a safer and more stable place to keep their money and raise their families right now.

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7. After LPG crisis, “Diet Coke” shortage raises concerns

The Diet Coke Shortage: First, there was a problem with LPG gas, and now it is hard to find Diet Coke. Supply chain issues have made the drink disappear from many store shelves, causing a small panic for people who drink it daily.

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Odisha

8. 3-year jail and fine for obstructing Census officials

New Census Rules: If anyone tries to stop Census officers from doing their work in Odisha, they can go to jail for three years. The government wants to make sure everyone is counted correctly and is using tough laws to ensure cooperation.

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9. Mass Education Department 2026–27 School Calendar announced

School Timing Changes: The 2026 school year has a new schedule. Summer break is from May 6 to June 17. On normal days, school is from 9:30 to 4:30, but on Saturdays, kids start early at 6:30 and finish by 12:30.

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