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1. Supreme Court steps in after transwoman teacher seeks work

Supreme Court steps in after transwoman teacher seeks work The Supreme Court on Friday (April 10, 2026) intervened to protect Jane Kaushik, a transwoman teacher battling for employment and acceptance

2. EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act

EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act

EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act - International - 1 min read EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act OPENAI-EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act - Published On Apr 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM IST - The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI's ChatGPT platform should be considered a large online platform under the rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA), after it reported user numbers above the threshold. "OpenAI has published user numbers for ChatGPT above the 45 million DSA threshold for designation," Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier said. "The Commission services are currently assessing this information." Regnier said Large Language Models could potentially be in the scope of the DSA, but that this had to be analysed on a "case-by-case basis." Advt OpenAI said it had published the average number of monthly active recipients for ChatGPT search in line with existing obligations, adding this referred to users in the European Union over the past six months. According to data supplied by OpenAI, ChatGPT search had approximately 120.4 million average monthly active users in the EU over the six-month period to end-September 2025. (Writing by Matthias Williams and Bart Meijer, Editing by Linda Pasquini, Kirsten Donovan) - By Online Bureau, - Reuters - Published On Apr 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM IST All Comments By commenting, you agree to the Prohibited Content Policy PostBy commenting, you agree to the Prohibited Content Policy PostFind this Comment Offensive? Choose your reason below and click on the submit button. This will alert our moderators to take actionsREASONS FOR REPORTING Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox.

3. EU considering windfall tax on energy firms

EU considering windfall tax on energy firms

EU considering windfall tax on energy firms - International - 1 min read EU considering windfall tax on energy firms The EU said Friday it was looking into calls for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies to respond to the surge in prices caused by the Iran war. Oil and gas prices have surged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, resulting in Iran effectively blocking the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and major to damage to Gulf energy infrastructure. Brussels, Apr 10, 2026 -The EU said Friday it was looking into calls for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies to respond to the surge in prices caused by the Iran war. The finance ministers of Spain, Austria, Germany, Italy and Portugal urged Brussels take the measure to ease the burden on consumers in a letter published last week. European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho Friday stressed that "a whole range of measures" were on the table, including some adopted in the past. "We need to see what were the efficient, effective measures that were taken and that would still be suitable, what were those which maybe we should adjust, make more targeted, more limited in time," Pinho told a press conference in Brussels. A similar emergency tax was implemented in 2022 to address soaring energy prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And on Thursday EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis confirmed to European lawmakers that a windfall levy was indeed under consideration.

4. Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs - International - 2 min read Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred choice - even bigger, even more sweeping tariffs. NEW YORK - The centerpiece of President Donald Trump's economic policy - sweeping taxes on global imports - is under legal assault again. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs Trump turned to after the Supreme Court in February struck down his preferred choice - even bigger, even more sweeping tariffs. In his first attempt to impose global tariffs, the president last year invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), using the law to declare America's longstanding trade deficit a national emergency and to impose double-digit worldwide taxes on imports to combat it. He interpreted the law broadly to justify tariffs of whatever size he wanted, whenever he wanted to impose them, on whatever country he wanted to target. The Supreme Court struck those tariffs down on Feb. 20, saying IEEPA did not authorize the use of tariffs to counter national emergencies. The quickest option was Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president to impose global tariffs of up to 15% for 150 days, after which congressional approval is needed to extend them.

5. Real estate insolvency framework needs project‑centric shift: Report

Real estate insolvency framework needs project‑centric shift: Report

Real estate insolvency framework needs project‑centric shift: Report - Web Stories - 2 min read Real estate insolvency framework needs project‑centric shift: Report Strengthening India's real estate insolvency framework needs a fundamental shift from entity‑level resolutions to a project‑centric model that prioritises completion and delivery of homes, a report said on Friday. New Delhi, Strengthening India's real estate insolvency framework needs a fundamental shift from entity‑level resolutions to a project‑centric model that prioritises completion and delivery of homes, a report said on Friday. The report from ICRA called for strengthening coordination between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 to achieve this transition. The Committee on Framing Guidelines for Insolvency Proceedings in the Real Estate Sector submitted its report to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India earlier this week. The report highlighted the need for a shift from an entity-centric, recovery-focused framework to a project-centric, completion-driven approach with stronger coordination between both laws, said Manushree Saggar, Senior Vice President and Group Head, Structured Finance, ICRA Ltd. "While the RE sector has the second-highest share in cases referred under the IBC, RE insolvency also presents unique challenges, as it has a higher social cost and directly affects large numbers of homebuyers," she added. Hence, project completion and delivery of homes is a more desirable outcome than financial recovery, Saggar noted. The report highlighted 55 key issues affecting RE insolvency and has made 155 recommendations, covering structural, procedural and institutional aspects of the framework.

1. Channappa (D) thr. L.Rs. vs. Parvatewwa (D) thr. L.Rs. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0338/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Suit - II, filed by Parvatewwa (represented by Prema), was barred by res judicata or Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, given prior proceeding

2. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Ors. vs. R.Z. Malpani (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0337/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether a valid arbitration agreement existed between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and R.Z. Malpani, following a letter of i

3. Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. vs. Ravi Sethia and Ors. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0336/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the eligibility of Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. to submit a resolution plan for Morarji Textiles Ltd. under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2

4. Roma Ahuja vs. The State and Ors. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0335/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the limitation period for taking cognizance of an offence should be computed from the date of filing the complaint or the date of cognizance by the magistr

5. Russi Fisheries P. Ltd. and Ors. vs. Bhavna Seth and Ors. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0334/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Russi Fisheries P. Ltd. and others against Bhavna Seth and others concerning the specific performance of a land sale agreement. The core issue was wh

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