Daily Morning Brief | 6 March 2025

India News

1. Maharashtra Approves Anti-Conversion Bill

The Maharashtra cabinet approved the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026. The proposed law makes forced religious conversions through fraud or allurement a non-bailable offense.

2. Nitish Kumar Files Nomination for Rajya Sabha

After serving multiple terms as Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar filed his Rajya Sabha nomination in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, signaling a leadership transition in the state.

3. India Signs $2.6 Billion Uranium Supply Deal

India secured a long-term uranium supply agreement with Canada’s Cameco to support its target of achieving 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.

4. India vs England T20 World Cup Semi-Final

India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad Stadium after defeating England in the semifinal, India-253/7. England -246/7

World News

5. Nepal Holds General Elections

Voting is underway across Nepal to elect a new federal government, with strong turnout reported in Kathmandu and other major cities.

6. Maritime Alert After Iranian Vessel Incident

Global shipping routes remain on alert after an Iranian vessel reportedly sank in the Indian Ocean, raising regional security concerns.

Odisha News

7. Odisha Marks Biju Patnaik’s 110th Birth Anniversary

The state is observing Panchayati Raj Day today. Leaders including PM Modi and Naveen Patnaik paid tributes to the legendary leader.

8. Tight Race for Odisha Rajya Sabha Seats

Five candidates have filed nominations for four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha. Analysts expect possible cross-voting between BJP and BJD.

Economy

9. Rupee Falls to 92 Against US Dollar

The Indian Rupee weakened to 92 per dollar amid rising crude oil prices and growing tensions in the Middle East.