The Daily Brief — September 18, 2026

Good morning. Cyclone Sitrang is the story of the day: schools are closed across eleven coastal districts and evacuations began before dawn.

Also this morning

• Parliament approved the new education policy with support from both benches.
• The metro rail extension crossed 500,000 daily riders for the first time.
• Foreign investment pushed the stock index to a record close.

Everything you need for the day, in five minutes.