Daily Morning Brief - 28 July - Top News Updates from India, world, economy and odisha

India

1. Delhi on High Alert After CJP Calls for Fresh Student Protests

2. India Emerges as a Global Medical Tourism Hub

India's medical tourism sector has expanded rapidly, attracting foreign patients seeking affordable, high-quality healthcare. Government initiatives, including the "Heal in India" programme and medical e-visas, have strengthened India's position as a preferred destination for advanced medical treatment.

3. Supreme Court Takes Up Police Firing During Student Protest

The Supreme Court is hearing a case after police allegedly fired an AK-47 during student protests. The incident sparked nationwide outrage, leading to the suspension of the concerned officer and renewed debate over police accountability during public demonstrations.

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World

4. India Summons Ukraine Envoy Over Seafarer's Death

India summoned Ukraine's Ambassador after an Indian seafarer was killed in a drone attack on a merchant vessel in the Black Sea. New Delhi condemned attacks on civilian shipping and stressed the need to protect global maritime trade and navigation.

5. Drone Strike Hits  Saudi Arabia Oil Refinery Facility

A drone attack targeted Saudi Arabia's strategic Aramco oil processing facility, disrupting crude oil supplies and triggering concerns over global energy security. The incident pushed international oil prices higher and highlighted vulnerabilities in critical energy infrastructure.

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Economy

6. Bank of Baroda Investigates Alleged 700 GB Data Leak in Dark Web

Bank of Baroda launched a forensic investigation after reports claimed customer data was being sold on the dark web. The bank stated its core banking systems remain secure and attributed the incident to the compromise of an employee's email account.

7. RBI Begins Pilot for ₹10 and ₹20 Polymer Notes

The Reserve Bank of India has initiated pilot testing of polymer ₹10 and ₹20 banknotes to improve durability and security. Polymer notes are expected to last longer, remain cleaner, and provide stronger protection against counterfeiting than paper currency.

8. Billionaire Taxpayers Grow Four Times in India

The number of taxpayers declaring annual incomes above ₹100 crore has increased more than fourfold, reaching 576 in AY 2025–26. The figures indicate significant growth in India's ultra-high-income population and expanding wealth generation.

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Odisha

9. El Niño Pushes Up Prices of Essential Commodities in odisha

Odisha is witnessing rising prices of essential commodities as El Niño-related weather conditions affect agricultural production and supply chains. The disruption has increased the cost of food grains, edible oils and other household essentials across the state.

10. Odisha Drafts 'Nutan Sakala' Anti-Trafficking Policy

The Odisha government has proposed the 'Nutan Sakala' policy to strengthen efforts against human trafficking. Based on prevention, protection, prosecution and partnership, the framework aims to safeguard vulnerable communities and dismantle trafficking networks across the state.