Industrial policy incentives drive investment, jobs, exports and sector-specific manufacturing growth across Haryana's new policy framework.
Haryana approved the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026 as the State's principal industrial policy, replacing the 2020 framework and reclassifying industrial areas into core, intermediate, sub-prime and prime/focus categories. The policy is designed to attract large-scale investment, expand employment, increase exports and extend financial incentives across all blocks, including capital subsidy, R&D support, recruitment-linked incentives, export promotion measures and green-industry facilitation. It also provides for net SGST reimbursement, sector-linked assistance for large, mega and ultra mega units, and interest on delayed investor payments after 1 April 2026.

Provisional attachment of properties under fugitive economic offender and money-laundering laws over alleged proceeds of crime linked to Mirchi family assets.
Provisional attachment of assets under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act and money-laundering framework has been made in connection with the alleged proceeds of crime linked to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi and his family. The attached assets include three Worli properties in Mumbai and overseas properties in Dubai, with the investigation attributing ownership and control to Mirchi and his associates despite the properties standing in the name of a trust or other entities on paper. The enforcement action arises from multiple police FIRs concerning alleged organised criminal activity, including drug trafficking, extortion and illegal arms activity. The investigation states that the properties were allegedly acquired through laundering of proceeds generated from those activities.

Russian crude sourcing remains driven by commercial viability and energy security despite the expiry of a sanctions waiver.
India continues to source Russian crude oil on the basis of commercial viability, adequate supply availability and energy security, and the expiry of a temporary US sanctions waiver does not change that approach. Procurement is described as continuing so long as it remains commercially sensible and supply is available. Russian oil remains a core part of India's import basket, with sourcing structured to avoid sanctioned sellers, intermediaries and vessels and to use compliant financial, insurance and trading channels.

Money laundering investigation leads to judicial custody amid alleged GST fraud, shell companies, and benami property transactions.
Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora was placed in judicial custody in connection with an alleged money laundering investigation arising from claims of GST fraud, suspicious property purchases, shell company routing, and benami holdings. The Enforcement Directorate stated that its questioning had been completed and that it was preparing to file a charge sheet. The investigation also reportedly extended to family members through summons and notices, with some relatives questioned and released.

Intensive audit of power discoms follows court directions on regulatory assets and limited audit scope.
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has initiated an intensive audit of Delhi distribution companies through a CAG-empanelled chartered accountancy firm after issuing a tender in line with Supreme Court directions. The audit is tied to the liquidation of accumulated regulatory assets and is confined to examining the circumstances in which the distribution companies continued without recovery of those assets, rather than a comprehensive financial audit. The process follows the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity's ruling that the earlier proposal for a CAG-conducted audit was not required by the Supreme Court and was contrary to the governing framework.

Silver import restrictions lift domestic prices as gold stays flat amid rupee weakness and global bullion pressure.
Gold prices remained flat in the domestic bullion market, while silver prices edged higher after fresh restrictions were imposed on imports of silver in nearly all forms. The market reaction reflected expectations that tighter import availability could raise local premiums and support domestic silver prices, even as global bullion markets weakened. Domestic gold prices stayed resilient despite international softness because the rupee weakened to a record low, cushioning the decline in local rates.

Export growth strategy links free trade agreements, import substitution, and Swadeshi to strengthen India's domestic manufacturing base.
India has set an export target of USD 1 trillion for the current year and USD 2 trillion over the next five years, supported by free trade agreements with nearly 38 developed countries, import substitution efforts, and promotion of Swadeshi. The statement also stresses quality, productivity, domestic manufacturing, MSME growth, and wider use of UPI and RuPay to strengthen exports and reduce import dependence.

Bail as the norm in UAPA cases shapes liberty analysis even where drug trafficking and terror financing are alleged.
Bail continues to be treated as the norm and jail as the exception even in UAPA matters, including cases alleging drug trafficking and terror financing. The gravity of the accusation by itself does not displace the governing bail principle, and personal liberty remains a central consideration in criminal procedure despite the special statutory framework involved in such prosecutions.

Rupee weakness and forex pressure prompt tighter precious metal import controls to curb dollar outflows and support external stability.
The Indian rupee weakened to a record low against the US dollar amid a strong dollar, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and foreign portfolio outflows. The government tightened controls on precious metal imports to reduce forex outflows and restrain non-essential imports by raising import duty on gold and silver and placing silver under a licensed import regime.

Market resilience and domestic investor confidence help Indian markets absorb global shocks and recover after volatility eases.
Indian markets are described as resilient enough to absorb external shocks arising from global crises, including conflict-driven volatility, supply chain disruption, inflationary pressure, spillover effects and second-order effects. The market impact of international developments is presented as natural in an interconnected global system, while the domestic market is said to regain its normal trajectory after the shock subsides. The statement also notes foreign portfolio investment outflows since September 2024, alongside continued confidence among domestic investors.

Money laundering summons challenge withdrawn as the petitioner exited the High Court plea, leaving contentions open for trial proceedings.
A petition challenging a trial court summons in a money laundering case arising from a Haryana land deal was unconditionally withdrawn before the Delhi High Court, with all rights and contentions kept open. The underlying dispute involved prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate, and an argument that the alleged predicate offences were not scheduled offences at the relevant time.

Rupee pressure intensifies as oil prices, dollar strength and import curbs shape forex management measures.
The rupee weakened sharply amid elevated crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar, global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Market participants said the government and the RBI had begun proactive measures, while separate import curbs were reported for silver after higher customs duty on precious metals, with the stated aim of controlling forex outflows by curbing non-essential imports.

Intra-BRICS trade and economic cooperation gain emphasis through calls for stronger value chains, services trade and MSME support.
BRICS trade and economic cooperation was highlighted as a growing platform for emerging markets and developing economies, with intra-BRICS merchandise trade described as having expanded sharply over time and still retaining significant untapped potential. The deliberations focused on strengthening the multilateral trading system, supporting the internationalisation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, improving the resilience and diversification of global value chains, and expanding services trade.

Digital public procurement platform GeM advances transparency, widens market access, and strengthens domestic enterprise participation.
Government e Marketplace (GeM) continues to function as a digital public procurement platform established through a Section 8 non-profit special purpose vehicle under the Companies Act, 2013 to develop, manage and maintain the procurement system for government buyers and sellers. The platform advances transparency, efficiency and technology-driven governance in public procurement while widening market access for domestic enterprises, including Class-1 local suppliers, Micro and Small Enterprises, women-led enterprises, SC/ST entrepreneurs and startups.

Material support to Iran became the focus of US-China trade talks alongside broader negotiating terms and sector-specific trade understandings.
United States trade discussions with China centered on a commitment that China would not provide material support to Iran, while the United States did not seek direct Chinese action in relation to the Strait of Hormuz. Trade talks were also described as continuing at the officials' level, with consideration of a "Board of Trade" for negotiating trading terms on specific goods, alongside reported understandings on meat exports, biotechnology trade reviews, and aircraft purchases.

Aquaculture and tobacco taxation pressures intensify as higher tariffs, GST and excise duties strain farmers and market procurement.
Aquaculture exporters and farmers in Andhra Pradesh are under pressure from the tariff burden on shrimp exports, domestic price weakness, and livelihood stress, prompting requests for higher working capital, interest relief, temporary exemption from interest and GST, export diversification, and transport and credit support. FCV tobacco farmers are also affected by higher GST and excise duty on cigarettes, which is reducing procurement and auction prices, and a review of the enhanced taxation and excise structure is sought to protect farmer interests and stabilise the market.

Investment and industrial collaboration with Swedish and European companies advances India's reform-led growth, manufacturing and clean energy push.
India encouraged Swedish and European companies to deepen investment and industrial collaboration in manufacturing, clean energy, green hydrogen, telecom, digital infrastructure, electronics, deep tech, AI, mobility, healthcare, life sciences, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. The engagement was linked to India's reform momentum, infrastructure growth, ease of doing business and young workforce. It also highlighted the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, connectivity initiatives and cooperation in resilient supply chains, skill partnerships, talent mobility, green transition and co-created technology solutions.

Electoral identity documents and Aadhaar records recovered from two locations trigger police investigation and political allegations.
Electoral identity documents and personal identification records were recovered in two separate incidents in West Bengal, prompting police investigation and political allegations. In Birbhum, a large number of Electoral Photo Identity Cards were found scattered in a field near the residence of a former Booth Level Officer, who said the cards had been kept with other papers after being collected during distribution of new voter cards. In Bidhannagar, police recovered more than a hundred Aadhaar cards, along with PAN cards and land-related documents, from a local political party office and seized them for investigation.

Strategic partnership expands India-Netherlands cooperation in defence, critical minerals, semiconductors and green hydrogen.
India and the Netherlands elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership and adopted a roadmap to expand cooperation across trade, investment, defence and security, critical and emerging technologies, green hydrogen, semiconductors, critical minerals, health, water, renewable energy, agriculture, culture and people-to-people ties. The two sides also agreed to explore a defence industrial roadmap involving joint manufacturing, technology transfer and joint ventures, and to strengthen links between the Dutch Semicon Competence Centre and the Indian Semiconductor Mission.

Rice industry infrastructure and export promotion drive calls for faster clearances, better logistics and stronger branding.
West Bengal rice industry has sought better infrastructure, faster clearances and stronger export promotion to support mill operations, warehousing and investment. Stakeholders have also pressed for a single-window clearance system, better rail and port connectivity, and a dedicated development board to coordinate farmers, mill owners, exporters and government agencies. Mill owners further said free rice distribution affects viability, while branding premium rice varieties could expand market share.