Daily Current Affairs – March 10, 2026

India’s agricultural exports are expected to reach $55 billion in 2025, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. He also said India will not allow tariff concessions on sugar imports under any trade deal.

Chennai's East Coast Road (ECR) is transforming from a scenic route to a prime residential hub. Enhanced connectivity, new infrastructure like the Kalaignar Convention Centre, and improved social amenities are attracting long-term residents. Developers are responding to this demand with quality housing projects, positioning ECR as a key player in Chennai's premium housing market.

Distributors of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum confirm that bottling of commercial cylinders had been stopped at the plants. Hotels, restaurants, small eateries, and tea stalls take the hit and initiate stringency measures

Congress MP Mohammed Jawed moves resolution to remove Speaker, House agrees on a 10-hour debate over the resolution; in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge spoke on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in many States and called the process "fraud"

Tehran launched a new wave of attacks on U.S.-allied Gulf nations hours after Trump's assurances of a swift end to the rapidly widening conflict; Iran Guards said it will block oil exports as long as war continues

The Cuban ​government has said it is not in ⁠any high-level talks with the United States but has not outright ‌denied press reports that U.S. officials may be in informal talks with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro

Hedging costs in India have surged to their highest levels since 2024, with the India VIX jumping far above realised volatility as traders brace for further turmoil. The Nifty 50 has mirrored global weakness sparked by the Iran war, signalling rising anxiety across India’s $4.8-trillion equity market.

Indian equities showed stability mid-session Tuesday, with the Nifty holding above key levels and Bank Nifty outperforming. Easing oil prices and declining volatility boosted investor sentiment, though global uncertainties persist. Analysts suggest a selective approach, favoring defensive sectors like pharma and PSU banks for potential opportunities.

Dynamic plus injunctions aim to reduce the time lag between discovery and blocking of pirate sites, offering critical protection for high-value initial releases. However, enforcement faces challenges due to jurisdictional issues and the adaptability of piracy networks.

Ongoing conflict in West Asia has plunged India's aviation sector into crisis, leading to over 1,100 flight cancellations and rising operational costs. The closure of crucial airspaces and a depreciating rupee are pressuring airlines, with estimated losses reaching ₹170–180 billion.

The Hindu understands that each of the 15 players in the squad will receive ₹6 crore, while the remaining ₹41 crore will be distributed among the coaching staff and other support staff members

Alcaraz had to dig deep against the big-serving Frenchman, who fended off a set point on the way to winning the first-set tiebreaker