____10 th April-2026____________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Polling ends peacefully for Assembly Elections in Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry; Assam registers over 85 percent voter turnout; Keralam over 78 percent and Puducherry about 89 per cent. 2. Puducherry has scripted history by recording the highest-ever voter turnout in its Assembly elections, reflecting an exceptional display of democratic participation across the Union Territory. In the Union Territory of Puducherry, 89.83 percent voting was recorded. 3. PM Modi has said that reservation for women in legislative bodies is the need of the hour to make Indian democracy more vibrant and participative. Expressing his thoughts in an Op-Ed, PM Modi said any delay in bringing this reservation will be deeply unfortunate. 4. The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation will celebrate its 25th Foundation Day today in New Delhi. The event will be attended by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram and Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durga Das Uikey. 5. In Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu Municipal Corporation and Jammu Smart City Limited is preparing for the Swachh Tawi Mahotsav, a major celebration of local heritage and environmental care. The Mahotsav would be a three-day event starting on April 14 till April 16 at the 4th Tawi Bridge to mark Baisakhi. 6. The Union Cabinet has approved the Investment Proposal for the construction of 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh with an outlay of 14105.83 crore rupees and a completion period of 78 months. 7. Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada 2026 in New Delhi. The theme for Poshan Pakhwada is – Maximizing brain development in the first six years of life 8. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava yesterday visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, to review the ongoing activities under Swachhata Pakhwada. 9. Indian-flagged vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Mumbai. 10. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has set up a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to develop mitigation strategies for the agricultural sector. The move comes amid growing concerns over climate variability, resource constraints, and the need for sustainable agricultural practices in India. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (April 9, 2026) said his party, the Indian National Congress, would dismantle the “discriminatory system” that allegedly denies personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) opportunities to rise to top leadership positions, and ensure they receive their “full rights and privileges” when they return to power. 2. The Madras High Court has rejected a plea by Coimbatore-based Sri Krishna Sweets Private Limited, represented by its managing director M. Krishnan, to summon the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks in Chennai to tender evidence in a trademark dispute between him and his brother M. Murali. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of Vietnam. 2. The evacuation of all tourists stranded due to a landslide between Lachen and Chungthang in North Sikkim was successfully completed yesterday under the Operation Him Setu launched by the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps. 3. The Indian Army has dispatched a contingent to Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of Exercise Cyclone, a joint special forces drill between India and Egypt. The exercise, scheduled to take place in Anshas, Egypt, reflects the growing defence partnership and strategic cooperation between the two countries. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Bangladesh is to import 200 broad-gauge railway coaches from India, with deliveries expected to begin this year and be completed by December 2027, Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told. 2. The Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, yesterday attended a community reception in Yangon, Myanmar. On the foundation day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), he underscored the council’s work in strengthening cultural connections with Myanmar, including cultural exchanges, scholarships and Indian music, dance, yoga and Hindi classes at the Mission’s Cultural Centre. 3. The 28th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ meeting was co-chaired by Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran and Undersecretary for Policy at Department of Foreign Affairs of Philippines, Leo M Herrera-Lim, in Manila, Philippines, yesterday. 4. India has swept unopposed the four elections to Economic and Social Council bodies of the United Nations marking a significant diplomatic achievement. The elections, held at the United Nations headquarters yesterday, were conducted by acclamation, indicating unanimous support from member states. 5. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on a three-day visit to the US, engaged in dialogue with leading thought leaders in Washington DC’s strategic community on the current state and future trajectory of India-US bilateral ties. They also discussed ongoing geopolitical developments and their implications for global energy, food, and economic security. 6. The World Bank has raised India’s growth forecast from 6.3 percent to 6.6 percent for the current financial year, owing to strong domestic demand and free trade agreements. World Bank expects India to remain the primary engine of growth in South Asia . --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. West Asia Conflict: Two-week ceasefire holding despite recent strikes on Lebanon. Hundreds were reported killed or wounded after Israeli airstrikes hit densely populated areas in Beirut and southern Lebanon, drawing widespread international condemnation. Iran insists Lebanon is part of the ceasefire agreement, while the United States and Israel maintain the truce applies only to direct US-Iran hostilities. Hezbollah also fired rockets toward Israeli border communities, triggering sirens in northern Israel. 2. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it has killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, personal secretary of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, in Beirut. Harshi was also a nephew of the Hezbollah chief who heads the Lebanese group backed by Iran. 3. One man killed, several women injured in drone strike by Pakistani forces in Mastung district of Balochistan. 4. PM of Nepal, Balendra Shah, removes Labour Minister, Dipak Kumar Sah, from his post. Mr Shah dismissed Dipak Kumar Sah from his post as per the recommendation from the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party. Minister Sah is accused of misusing the dignity of his position by getting his wife appointed as a member in the regular work of the Health Insurance Board. 5. Bangladesh is set to import 200 broad-gauge railway coaches from India, with deliveries expected to begin this year and be completed by December 2027, Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told. 6. US President Donald Trump has again attacked NATO for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the White House. 7. Greece has announced to ban access to social media for those under the age of 15, from January of next year, citing concerns over mental health and the addictive design of online platforms. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- Indian Premier League 2026 70 T20s Mar 28 - May 31 (a) 15th Match, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wkts KKR: 181/4(20) LSG: 182/7(20) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Mukul Choudhary (b) Friday, 10 Apr 2026 16th Match • Guwahati, Barsapara Cricket Stadium Rajasthan Royals Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 7:30 PM / 7:30 PM LOCAL Match starts at Apr 10, 14:00 GMT 2. Two-time National champion Meenakshi Goyat came back from the brink to beat South Korea’s Seoyoung Park to reach the final of the women’s 53 kg category, while Hansika Lamba (55 kg) added another bronze medal to India’s tally at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 3. In Asian Boxing Championships, Indian women boxers dominated the event yesterday, clinching three gold and one silver in a single day in Mongolia. Reigning World Champion Minakshi Hooda defeated Nomundari Enkh-Amgalan of Mongolia 5-0 to clinch the gold in 48kg. Preeti Pawar overcame the challenge 5-0 against Chinese Taipei’s Huang Hsiao-wei in 54kg, while Priya Ghanghas defeated North Korea’s Won Un-gyong 3-0 in the 60kg final. 4. The 9th edition of the District-Level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy for Under-16 boys and girls in football and volleyball commenced at the SLSA Sports Complex, Chimpu, under the Itanagar Capital Region. The tournament features teams from Banderdewa, Naharlagun, and Itanagar competing. -------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE* 💷 *GBP* ₹123(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹107(Approx)  *USD* ₹ 92(Approx) 🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹67 🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 65 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 25 *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 13 🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 6.00 🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00 🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.32 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.29 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 76,631.65 −931.25 (1.20%)🔻 *NIFTY* 23,775.10 −222.25 (0.93%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,200/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,54,000/KG 1. India’s central bank has taken a new step to support small businesses by making it easier for them to access funds. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested removing certain verification requirements for MSMEs to join the TReDS platform, aiming to improve ease of doing business and faster access to working capital. 2. Deep Jariwala, an Indian-origin scientists, has been appointed to the prestigious UT-ORNL Governor's Chair for Quantum Devices, strengthening US research in quantum technology and innovation. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- Amid Dhurandhar 2 storm, many filmmakers are recalibrating about the release window of their films. One of those movies is the Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salma Khan of Salman Khan Films. Maatrubhumi will miss its April 17 release date and is likely to be released in August. 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