Daily Inshorts - 26 March 2026

Daily Inshorts - 26 March 2026

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UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds

Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise

There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

Olympic women's sport limited to biological females

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Bitter battle for nine seats that can turn electoral fortunes

The LDF, the UDF and the NDA are locked in three-cornered fights in the constituencies of Nemom, Kazhakkoottam, Vattiyoorkkavu, Aranmula, Pala, Thrissur, Nattika, Palakkad and Manjeshwaram. The outcomes from these seats could even determine the final outcome of the polls.

Tamil Nadu’s Nitish Kumar or assertive chief? Edappadi Palaniswami confronts a battle of perceptions

DMK claims AIADMK is subservient to the Modi government, framing the Assembly election as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi; BJP leaders avoid naming Mr. Palaniswami as NDA’s CM face, but he asserts himself in seat-sharing announcements

Transgender rights activist resigns from NHRC body, calls NHRC a ‘hypocrite’

‘NHRC’s deafening silence seems like a mockery of its own mission statement’

President urged not to grant assent to Transgender Amendment Bill

The letter was written by All-India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA), a pan-India collective of grassroots organisations, along with National Alliance for Justice, Accountability and Rights (NAJAR); the groups said they were ‘extremely alarmed and distressed at the undue and unjustifiable haste’ with which the Bill was passed in Parliament

Parliamentary panel pitches for RPF-like force for highways

The parliamentary committee said a patrol service could improve real-time response on high-accident corridors and expressways during the ‘golden hour’ enforce speed discipline on access-controlled roads, and deter damage to highway infrastructure