Daily Morning Brief | 12 March

India News

1. Motion to Remove Lok Sabha Speaker Defeated

Opposition’s motion to remove Om Birla as Speaker of Lok Sabha was defeated after a heated debate in Parliament.

2. Supreme Court Urges Law on Euthanasia

The Supreme Court of India asked the Centre to consider framing a comprehensive law on passive euthanasia.

3. Air India Raises Fuel Surcharge

Air India has increased fuel surcharges on several flights citing rising aviation fuel prices.

4. India Hosts Global Women in Agriculture Meet

India is hosting a global conference on women in agri-food systems in New Delhi from March 12–14.

World News

5. Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

Escalating tensions in West Asia have pushed global crude oil prices higher.

6. Global Tourism Fair Begins in Berlin

The world’s major tourism trade event ITB Berlin has begun in Berlin.

7. Mexico Grants Visas to Iraq Football Team

Mexico has issued visas to the Iraq national football team for a World Cup qualifier.

Business & Economy

8. Oil Price Surge May Affect India’s Economy

Rising crude oil prices could increase inflation and impact India’s economic growth.

9. India GDP Growth Seen at 7.1% in FY27

A report by CRISIL projects India’s GDP growth at about 7.1% in FY27.

10. US Launches Trade Probe into India

The United States Trade Representative has launched an investigation into trade practices involving India and other countries.

Odisha News

11. Odisha Tops Fiscal Health Index

Odisha has retained the top position in the fiscal health ranking released by NITI Aayog.

12. Jindal Steel Wins New Iron Ore Block

Jindal Steel and Power has secured another iron ore mining block in Odisha.

13. SSB Odisha Announces 883 Job Vacancies

State Selection Board Odisha has opened applications for 883 Junior Assistant and Clerk posts.

14. ₹360 Crore Plan to Revive Badamba Sugar Mill

The Badamba Cooperative Sugar Mill in Badamba will be revived with a ₹360 crore investment.