Daily Morning Brief - 26 March 2026

India News

1- Beer, Bottled Water Prices Likely to Rise in India Amid Middle East Tensions.

2- Govt Pushes PNG, Plans to Stop LPG Supply in Connected Areas

A new government mandate threatens to disconnect domestic LPG supplies for residents who refuse to transition to available Piped Natural Gas (PNG) networks in a push for cleaner energy infrastructure.

3- Modi Urges End to West Asia War, India Slams Pakistan’s Mediation Role.

At an all-party meet, the government said India is not a “dalaal nation” and criticised Pakistan’s role as a broker in the conflict.

world News

4- Iran Rejects US War Pause, Launches Fresh Attacks Across Middle East

Strikes hit Israel and Gulf nations, including a drone attack that sparked a fire at Kuwait airport, as US deploys more troops.

5- Iran Tightens Grip on Hormuz, Sends Back Pakistan-Bound Vessel
Vessel denied entry for clearance violation as Iran tightens control over key shipping route amid rising regional tensions.

6- Iran Rejects US Peace Plan, Sets Its Own Conditions to End War.

Tehran has dismissed Washington’s 15-point proposal, calling it unacceptable.
It says the conflict will end only on conditions set by Iran.

Odisha News

7 - Sagar Kavach Drill in Ganjam to Boost Coastal Security
Ganjam Police has started a two-day Sagar Kavach exercise along the coast. This is a joint drill to strengthen security and stop possible terrorist entry through sea routes.

Finance News

8-Global Aviation Crisis: $53B Wiped Out Amid West Asia Conflict

Skyrocketing fuel costs and airspace closures due to the ongoing war have triggered a massive valuation collapse and flight reductions for major international carriers.