Women's reservation and delimitation dominate Maharashtra opposition's criticism of the Prime Minister's address.
Opposition leaders in Maharashtra criticised the Prime Minister's address as containing false claims and failing to address women's reservation properly. They demanded immediate implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and objected to any linkage between women's reservation, Census, and delimitation, saying such a connection could affect the electoral structure and delay implementation.

Sexual harassment and forced conversion allegations at a workplace triggered multiple FIRs and police action.
Allegations at a Tata Consultancy Services unit in Nashik concerned sexual harassment, deceitful sexual relations, blackmail, and pressure to convert to Islam. One complainant said an accused concealed his marriage, induced a relationship by promising job help, and later established physical relations against her wishes, while he and other colleagues allegedly made derogatory remarks about Hindu deities and pressed her to convert. Police registered multiple FIRs and invoked provisions relating to sexual intercourse by deceit, sexual harassment, and hurting religious sentiments.

Asset quality and governance concerns shape HDFC Bank's strong quarterly profit update amid West Asia conflict risks.
HDFC Bank reported higher quarterly net profit, with advances growth supporting core income, while also flagging near-term stress for some small-business and SME borrowers from the West Asia conflict. The bank said asset quality remained strong, provisions declined, and non-interest income was affected by RBI measures to curb rupee speculation. It also referred to governance and ethics-related concerns around the recent chairman resignation, an ongoing external legal review, and possible top-level leadership reorganisation.

Sexual harassment and coercive conversion allegations trigger multiple FIRs, deceitful intimacy claims, and religious insult accusations.
Allegations of sexual harassment, deceitful sexual intercourse, religious insult, and pressure to convert arose from complaints made by a woman employee at a company unit in Nashik. The complaint states that one accused concealed his prior marriage, induced friendship and a promise of employment, attempted forced intimacy, and later established a physical relationship against her wishes, while also allegedly making derogatory remarks about Hindu deities and urging conversion to Islam. The FIR invokes sexual intercourse by deceitful means, sexual harassment, and hurting religious sentiments under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Budget session ends with passage of key bills, defeat of women's reservation amendment, and adjournment sine die.
Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die at the close of the Budget session after passage of the Union Budget, Demands for Grants, the Finance Bill 2026-27 and the Appropriation Bill, completing the budgetary exercise in Parliament. Parliamentary business during the session included passage of several bills, reference of one bill to a parliamentary committee, non-takeup of another bill, and defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 on women's reservation through delimitation.

Trade and investment cooperation between India and Austria deepens across innovation, skills, infrastructure and future economic partnership.
The 17th Session of the India-Austria Joint Economic Commission reviewed bilateral economic relations and advanced a framework for strengthening trade, investment and innovation cooperation. Discussions covered infrastructure, scientific research, dual vocational training, skills development, startups, AYUSH, tourism, semiconductors, critical minerals, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and film funding, while both sides also welcomed the conclusion of negotiations for the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement.

Fast-track investment facilitation strengthens India-Austria trade ties, with focus on market access, MSMEs and green technologies.
A bilateral Fast-Track Mechanism was launched to facilitate investments between India and Austria by providing a dedicated platform for investors in both countries, addressing issues, supporting timely resolution and improving ease of doing business. The forum also highlighted the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement, priority cooperation in sustainable development, advanced manufacturing and green technologies, and opportunities for labour-intensive sectors, MSMEs and innovation-driven enterprises.

Export logistics support expands as RELIEF adds new eligible destinations and widens insurance coverage for exporters.
The Government has expanded the eligible destination coverage under RELIEF, a time-bound export support measure under the Export Promotion Mission, in response to geopolitical disruption in West Asia and its impact on maritime logistics. Egypt and Jordan have been added for shipments meant for delivery or transhipment, while the framework continues to address extraordinary freight escalation, higher insurance premia and war-related export risks affecting Indian exporters, including MSME exporters. RELIEF is implemented through ECGC and includes insurance support, facilitation of cover for upcoming shipments and reimbursement assistance for eligible exporters.

Trade and investment cooperation under TEPA deepens India-Norway economic ties through wider business, sectoral, and investment collaboration.
India and Norway reviewed trade and investment cooperation in the 3rd Session of the Dialogue on Trade and Investment after the entry into force of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The sides described TEPA as the key framework for stronger trade, investment, technology collaboration, capacity building, and wider business partnerships, while also emphasizing resilient supply chains, energy security, climate transition, and trade diversification. They noted growing bilateral trade and services trade, duty-free access for agricultural and allied products, and wider participation opportunities for women entrepreneurs, MSMEs, farmers, fishermen, and innovation-driven businesses. The dialogue also addressed tariff reductions, SPS measures, certification, compliance costs, origin certification, and sectoral cooperation across energy, mobility, maritime, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and MSMEs.

Logistics digitisation through ULIP aims to improve visibility, coordination, and real-time decision-making in the State.
NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited and the Government of Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding to digitize the State's logistics ecosystem through the Unified Logistics Interface Platform. The collaboration is intended to improve visibility, streamline logistics operations, promote coordination among State departments, and support real-time, data-driven decision-making. ULIP functions as a unified digital gateway integrating logistics-related data from Government systems through APIs and supporting digital logistics applications.

Input Tax Credit fraud detected through supply-chain analysis, with ineligible credit passed on and director arrested.
Fraudulent availment and utilisation of Input Tax Credit under the CGST Act was detected through data analytics and backward supply-chain verification, showing ineligible ITC claimed without underlying supply and breaking the credit chain under Section 16. Ineligible ITC was also passed on to buyers without corresponding supply. The director admitted controlling the transactions but failed to produce documentary evidence, and was arrested under the CGST Act while further investigation continued.

GST credential misuse and fake invoicing alleged in a fraudulent scheme involving fictitious firms and bogus billing transactions.
Misuse of GST credentials was alleged in a fraudulent loan-arrangement scheme in which a local businessman was induced to share his GST ID, password and Aadhaar details on the pretext of obtaining a bank loan. Purchases of nearly Rs 7 crore were later shown under his GST registration without corresponding return filings. Police stated that fake invoices had been generated in the names of about 13 fictitious firms, and investigation was continuing to trace the wider syndicate.

Internal complaint channels and workplace conduct oversight shape TCS response amid Nashik allegations and probe.
TCS stated that a preliminary review of systems and records relating to its Nashik unit had not received any complaints through its internal ethics or POSH channels concerning the allegations under police probe. The company said it has constituted an oversight committee chaired by an independent director and has engaged external counsel to assist its internal investigation, with the report of the inquiry to be reviewed for implementation of recommendations.

Workplace harassment and forced conversion probe intensifies as police search for an absconding accused and question her husband.
Police investigation continued into allegations arising from an IT workplace complaint involving sexual harassment, mental harassment, exploitation and alleged forced religious conversion at a TCS unit. A special investigation team was constituted after complaints by female employees, and multiple cases were registered on these allegations. Several employees were arrested, while one woman accused remained absconding and was being traced by police teams across different locations. The employer stated that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment and coercion and had suspended employees allegedly involved in the misconduct.

Food security concerns intensify as West Asia disruptions raise logistics costs, freight volatility and supply chain risks.
Food security was identified as a central policy concern amid disruptions arising from the West Asia crisis. Experts warned that higher logistics costs, energy prices, fertiliser costs, shipment delays and working capital stress were increasing risks across India's food ecosystem, with maritime route disruptions affecting imports of essential commodities and export competitiveness. Policy support was advocated through freight stabilisation, alternative trade routes, diversified sourcing, stable export policies, logistics resilience, domestic production, working capital support and real-time monitoring of global supply disruptions.

Electricity tariff hike draws statewide protests amid claims of consumer burden, regulatory objection, and broken welfare promises.
Opposition protests were reported across Jharkhand against the state government's electricity tariff hike, with demands for withdrawal of the revised rates. The criticism focused on the burden on ordinary consumers, alleged inconsistency with promises of free electricity and welfare measures, and reported objections from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The protests were also tied to broader allegations of administrative failure, corruption, and excessive electricity billing.

Money laundering probe over alleged forged title deeds and land-grabbing linked to Kolkata realty projects.
Fresh searches were conducted by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against entities linked to a Kolkata-based real estate group in a money laundering probe. The investigation concerns alleged fabrication of a false chain of title through forged documents, land-grabbing allegations, and the use of that title claim to launch real estate projects and induce public investment. The company denies wrongdoing and says its project was developed under a valid agreement.

Aadhaar biometric updation camps to be held in Himachal schools for eligible children under UIDAI guidelines.
Mandatory biometric update camps are to be organised in government and private schools across Himachal Pradesh in a district-wise phased manner to facilitate Aadhaar biometric updation for children who have attained the age of five years or 15 years. The camps follow UIDAI guidelines requiring updated fingerprints, iris scan and photograph to maintain the validity and accuracy of Aadhaar, and guardians are advised to ensure timely completion of the process.

Illegal Aadhaar enrolment racket exposes biometric fraud, forged identities and misuse risks in digital authentication systems.
Illegal Aadhaar enrolment activity was detected in Hanumangarh district, where an unauthorised centre was allegedly operated using the login credentials of other operators to generate fake Aadhaar cards by manipulating biometric data. Dummy fingerprints, copied retina images and forged signatures on enrolment receipts were used to bypass authentication safeguards. Police seized equipment including a laptop, printer, iris scanner, fingerprint devices, GPS equipment, camera and a mobile phone, and registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.

Foreign exchange reserves rise as higher currency assets and gold lift India's forex kitty above the USD 700-billion mark.
India's foreign exchange reserves increased to USD 700.946 billion during the week ended April 10, 2026, driven by higher foreign currency assets, gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights and the reserve position with the International Monetary Fund. The foreign currency assets rose to USD 555.983 billion, while gold reserves increased to USD 121.343 billion and Special Drawing Rights to USD 18.763 billion.