Daily Morning Brief | 7 March

National News

1. Andhra Pradesh Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

CM N. Chandrababu Naidu said the state will prohibit social media use for children below 13 within 90 days.

2. Two IAF Pilots Die in Su-30MKI Crash in Assam

A Su-30MKI fighter jet on a training mission crashed in Karbi Anglong district, killing both pilots.

3. UPSC Civil Services 2025 Result Declared

Anuj Agnihotri from Rajasthan secured AIR 1 with Medical Science as his optional subject.

4. Ghaziabad Most Polluted City in Winter 2025-26

A CREA report ranked Ghaziabad as India’s most polluted city, followed by Noida and Delhi.

5. Karnataka Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

CM Siddaramaiah announced a proposed ban and stricter action to curb drug abuse in educational institutions.

World News

6. Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender” From Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said there will be no negotiations with Iran unless Tehran accepts complete surrender.

7. Israeli Airstrikes Hit Tehran as UN Declares Regional Emergency

Israeli strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah sites in Beirut have raised humanitarian concerns, prompting the UN to declare a regional emergency.

8. Balen Shah’s Party Wins Big in Nepal Elections

Early results show the Rastriya Swatantra Party securing a major victory, signaling a strong shift toward younger leadership in Nepal.

Business & Economy

9. U.S. Employers Cut 92,000 Jobs in February

The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% as hiring slowed compared to January’s 126,000 new jobs.

10. Middle East Conflict May Impact India’s Economy

A report warns that rising tensions could disrupt trade and affect India’s exports and imports.

Odisha News

11. Amit Shah Launches ₹3,275 Crore Projects in Bhubaneswar

The Union Home Minister also launched the Odisha Cooperative Policy-2026, aligning the state with the Centre’s Sahakarita se Samriddhi vision.

12. Two Odia Candidates Shine in UPSC CSE 2025

Satwik Satyakam Debata secured AIR 100, while Amrit Mohapatra achieved AIR 121 in the Civil Services Examination.

Sports

13. India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup Final Today

India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.