NASSCOM on Tuesday said the sexual harassment case at TCS’s Nashik facility is an isolated incident and does not indicate any systemic issue in the Indian IT industry, amid a wave of social media claims alleging similar workplace concerns. In a statement, Nasscom said, “Any instance of misconduct or harassment in the technology sector is treated with the utmost seriousness, with companies taking swift and appropriate disciplinary action in line with established procedures.” “The Indian technology industry is built on a foundation of respect, dignity, and safety. The industry operates under strict governance frameworks and unequivocal standards for employee safety and workplace conduct,” it added. The industry body reiterated that employee safety remains a non-negotiable priority and that companies maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour. It emphasised that isolated incidents should not be seen as indicative of broader systemic issues across the sector. The clarification comes after allegations by eight employees at the TCS Nashik unit, who claimed mental and sexual harassment by senior colleagues and alleged that the human resources department failed to act on their complaints. Police have arrested seven persons in connection with the case, while TCS has suspended all the accused employees. Meanwhile, several posts on social media platform X alleged similar instances of harassment at other IT firms. Most of these posts have since been deleted, and the companies concerned have denied the claims. Infosys denies harassment claims, reiterates zero-tolerance policy Infosys on Wednesday strongly denied allegations of workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune, reiterating its zero-tolerance approach. “Infosys maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment or discrimination. Any issue reported is treated seriously and investigated by an independent committee. We encourage a ‘speak-up’ culture for employees to report any concern,” the company said in a statement. Infosys added that it has activated its internal processes and multi-channel preventive programmes in line with its global Code of Conduct. Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane also took note of the social media claims and said the government is monitoring the situation. "We will address this, because so far many people who have come in contact with us, after the Nashik company incident, many have also been reaching out. We are conducting an investigation. Once a complaint is received, it will be examined to understand the situation and what is actually happening there..." said Rane. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Minister Nitesh Rane says, "We will address this, because so far many people who have come in contact with us, after the Nashik company incident, many have also been reaching out. We are conducting an investigation. Once a complaint is received, it will be… pic.twitter.com/u00cno8vm4 — IANS (@ians_india) April 16, 2026 (With IANS and ANI inputs)
16 April,2026 12:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe investigation into alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of an IT giant suggests that seven male accused operated as an organised gang to target female employees, a senior officer has said. As reported by news agency PTI, police have registered nine cases in connection with the allegations. While seven men and a woman have been arrested, one female accused is on the run. Nashik Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik, while explaining the role of the two female accused who were arrested earlier, said that the operations and HR head of the unit had allegedly discouraged a victim from submitting a complaint, saying "these things happen" and sided with the accused. Speculation of foreign funding and involvement of an extremist organisation In a related development, the Nashik court on Wednesday remanded the female operations manager in judicial custody till April 28. Responding to reports speculating involvement of any extremist organisation or funding from abroad for the accused, the police commissioner said a thorough investigation is underway, and the police have written to the SID, ATS and NIA. "As and when we get some evidence, we will be able to come to a conclusion about the same," the investigation officer also added. He also highlighted that nine cases registered by the police include a complaint lodged by a male employee of the firm, alleging an attempt at religious conversion and religious harassment at the workplace. Earlier this week, the police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the complaints lodged by eight female employees, who claimed that senior colleagues mentally and sexually harassed them, while the human resources department ignored their complaints. Police have arrested eight employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), including seven men and the female operations manager. Another female employee is absconding, according to investigators. The male accused are identified as Danish Sheikh, Tausif Attar, Raza Memon, Shahrukh Qureshi, Shafi Sheikh, Asif Aftab Ansar, and Shahrukh Sheikh. TCS officials express concern Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran had termed sexual harassment as "gravely concerning and anguishing", and announced that a thorough investigation is underway under TCS's Chief Operating Officer Arathi Subramanian to establish the facts and identify individuals responsible for the situation. (With inputs from PTI)
16 April,2026 12:02 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentA delivery worker died after his motorcycle was allegedly hit by a speeding Thar in Sector 49 here, police said on Wednesday. They said a case has been registered in this connection against the driver of the offending vehicle, who fled after the accident. According to the police, the deceased was identified as Praveen Kumar (20), a resident of Jalaun in Uttar Pradesh. He lived with his family in Sector 71 and used to work as a delivery partner at Domino's Pizza in Omaxe Mall, Sector 49. On Tuesday, when he was on duty and returning to the store on his bike around 2.30 pm, a Mahindra Thar vehicle hit his bike near Space I-Tech Park in Sector 49, police said. Praveen was seriously injured in the accident and taken to the civil hospital in Sector 10, where doctors declared him dead. The body was handed over to family members after a post-mortem conducted on Wednesday. The driver of the offending Thar is being identified based on the vehicle's registration number, and the accused will be arrested soon, said Assistant Sub-Inspector Bharat Singh, the investigating officer. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 April,2026 09:46 AM IST | Gurugram | PTITamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced a state-wide black flag agitation on April 16 against the proposed delimitation exercise and warned the Centre of consequences and a “heavy price” if it did not heed to Tamil Nadu’s voice. Stalin, the president of the ruling DMK, alleged the delimitation amendment was a “massive, historic injustice” against Tamil Nadu and the southern states. Stalin, after chairing an emergency meeting of party MPs and district secretaries through video conference said, “the sword that hung over our heads has now descended upon us.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 April,2026 09:37 AM IST | Chennai | AgenciesSamrat Choudhary was on Wednesday sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, in the first instance of a BJP member making it to the top post in the state. Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd.) administered the oath of office and secrecy to Choudhary, a day after Nitish Kumar resigned after serving in the post for the longest period. JD(U) leaders Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary were on Wednesday designated as deputy chief ministers of the Choudhary-led government in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Choudhary on becoming the CM and said his energy, dedication to public service and grassroots experience will prove extremely beneficial for the state. Choudhary said that Bihar will be governed on the “Modi-Nitish model”. “I will immediately start working for the prosperity of the state. It should remain clear that Bihar will continue to be governed on the Modi-Nitish model.” Choudhary, who joined the BJP in 2017, was named the legislative party leader on Tuesday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 April,2026 09:32 AM IST | Patna | AgenciesOn the eve of a special three-day sitting of Parliament, top opposition leaders on Wednesday met at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss and evolve a joint strategy on the women’s quota law. Several opposition parties are opposed to the linking of the women’s reservation law with a delimitation exercise and an increase in seats in several state Assemblies as per the 2011 Census. Leaders of the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, RJD, CPI, and CPI-M were present at the meeting at Kharge’s residence. According to the draft bill, Lok Sabha seats will be increased to up to 850 from the current 543 with 33 per cent reservation in the lower house for women in 2029, after a delimitation exercise to be carried out based on the 2011 Census. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 April,2026 09:26 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe death toll in a blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has gone up to 17 with four more workers succumbing to injuries, police said on Wednesday. The explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon in a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine at the Vedanta Ltd power plant located in Singhitarai village. Another 19 injured workers are undergoing treatment in hospitals in Raipur and Raigarh. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced a compensation of R5 lakh to the families of each deceased. Vedanta Power has also announced Rs 35 lakh compensation. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 April,2026 09:19 AM IST | Chhattisgarh | AgenciesIn a setback to Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Telangana High Court order granting him one-week transit anticipatory bail in a case registered for levelling allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. Justices J K Maheshwari and A S Chandurkar issued notice to Khera and others seeking their responses on the plea filed by the Assam government challenging the Telangana High Court’s April 10 order. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 April,2026 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesOpenAI has identified India as one of the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) markets in the world. The country performs strongly in areas like coding, data analysis and complex reasoning, reported IANS. According to the company, India ranks among the top five countries globally in terms of thinking capability usage per person, based on how users engage with advanced features on ChatGPT Plus. India is also emerging as one of the fastest-growing AI developer ecosystems. The report highlighted that usage of the company’s Codex platform saw a four-fold increase in just two weeks after its launch in February 2026. This rapid growth shows the increasing interest and adoption of AI tools among developers and professionals in the country. Usage remains concentrated in major cities Despite the strong growth, AI usage in India is not evenly distributed. It is largely concentrated in a few urban centres. The top 10 cities account for nearly 50 per cent of AI users, even though they represent less than 10 per cent of the population. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi and Chennai are leading hubs for advanced AI use. Among them, Delhi-NCR has the highest penetration of ChatGPT users, as per IANS. The report highlighted a significant gap in AI adoption between major cities and smaller regions. In advanced use cases, data analysis usage is up to 30 times higher, coding usage is four times higher while Codex developer usage is nine times higher in leading cities. This shows that while India has strong AI capabilities, access and usage remain uneven. What is the solution to this? Expanding AI access is key solution. Experts believe that the next challenge is to expand AI benefits beyond early adopters in major cities. Oliver Jay, Managing Director (International) at OpenAI, said, “The central question now is how quickly the benefits of AI can extend beyond early adopters and leading cities to the wider population. Closing this gap will require expanding access, building skills, and enabling more meaningful use across the country, an effort shaped in large part by India’s young, fast-adopting population,” reported the news agency. Beyond major cities, AI is already being used in practical areas such as education and healthcare, showing its potential to improve everyday life. These emerging use cases highlight how AI can benefit a broader population if access is expanded. (With IANS Inputs)
15 April,2026 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA newly constructed barrack complex for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was inaugurated at the Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library (PMM&L) on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards enhancing both operational readiness and personnel welfare. The facility was inaugurated by CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan in the presence of PMM&L Chairman Nripendra Mishra and Director Ashwani Lohani. Senior officials, including IG (NCR Sector) S. K. Mallick and DIG (CGBS) G. Sivakumar, along with other dignitaries, were also present on the occasion. Modern Infrastructure to Improve Living Conditions The newly developed complex features air-conditioned accommodation for 55 personnel, a well-equipped mess with adequate dining capacity, and an integrated armoury. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency while ensuring improved living standards for CISF personnel deployed at the site. Strengthening Security at a Key National Institution The Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library, a landmark institution of national importance, was entrusted to CISF for security duties in 2022. The establishment of the barrack complex reflects the government’s continued focus on strengthening security infrastructure while prioritising the welfare and morale of security personnel. Commitment to Welfare and Capacity Building Officials noted that such welfare-oriented initiatives play a crucial role in boosting motivation and preparedness among CISF personnel tasked with safeguarding critical national assets. The CISF expressed its gratitude to the government for facilitating improved amenities that contribute to both operational readiness and overall well-being of the force.
15 April,2026 07:14 PM IST | New Delhi | Vinod Kumar MenonThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday announced the results for the Class 10 board examinations. According to the officials, 93.7 per cent students who took the exams have passed with Trivandrum and Vijaywada topping the list with 99.79 pass percentage. The Pune district in Maharashtra have recorded 96.66 per cent. They said that Chennai and Bengaluru reported 99.58 and 98.91 pass per cent, respectively, followed by Delhi which recorded 97.45 per cent. The results have been released for students across the country, the official said. Pass percentage sees marginal rise This year, the overall pass percentage stood at 93.70 per cent, showing a slight increase from last year’s 93.66 per cent. Over 24.71 lakh students appeared for the examination, which was conducted across 8,074 centres. Girls outperform boys According to an official statement, the girls once again performed better than boys in the exams. The girls’ pass percentage was recorded as 94.99 per cent and boys’ pass percentage was reported lower by 1.3 percentage points. It once again continued the trend of girls outperforming boys in CBSE board results. Region-wise pass percentage High scorers and merit A significant number of students achieved high marks- - 55,368 students scored above 95 per cent - 2,21,574 students scored above 90 per cent These figures highlight strong academic performance among candidates. Compartment category numbers drop The statement said that over 1.47 lakh students have been placed in the compartment category this year. It noted that this number is slightly lower compared to last year, indicating a modest improvement. From this academic year, CBSE introduced a two-edition system for Class 10 board exams. Students were required to appear for the first edition, the results of which have now been declared. Availability of docs For regular students in India: The official statement said that this year, performance of the students in the main examinations will be made available in their DigiLoker account and the final result will be declared after the conduct of Second Board Examinations. The grading will also be calculated by combining the result of both Main and Second Board Examinations. It said that to avoid the problem of accessing the DigiLocker, CBSE has provided the PIN to the schools in advance, to be given to the candidates ahead of the result declaration. Students can log in to their DigiLocker either by using their PIN or with their Aadhaar number. Further, the board will supply Printed Mark sheets cum Passing Certificates to the students through their schools only after second Board Examinations. For regular students in foreign countries: Foreign students can also get their digital documents on their emails through the CBSE DigiLocker page. Their Printed Marksheets cum Passing Certificates will be supplied through their schools. For private students: The private students will also be provided electronic documents in their DigiLocker which could be accessed through their Aadhaar number.Except for the students of the Regional Office, Delhi East and Delhi West, printed documents will be sent to the address given in the examination form. For the students of Delhi East and Delhi West, printed documents will be available at the examination centre from where they have appeared in the examinations. No merit list As per the earlier decision of the board to avoid unhealthy competition amongst the students, no merit list is declared by the CBSE. The official statement said that the board does not award first, second or third divisions to its students. However, the board will issue the merit certificate to top 0.1 per cent of students who have scored the highest marks in the subjects. The Merit certificate will be made available in the Digi-Locker of the student concerned after second Board exams.
15 April,2026 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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