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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 20 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Army Task Force Teams With Acquisition Directorate to Speed Counter-Drone Testing in Africa

The U.S. Army is moving to compress the timeline for counter-drone capability testing in Africa, with the goal of fielding equipment to soldiers within 180 days of validation. Initial trials are planned for spring 2027 in Morocco, underscoring how urgently militaries are adapting to the battlefield threat posed by inexpensive unmanned systems. The effort pairs an Army task force with the acquisition directorate in a bid to shorten procurement cycles and turn promising prototypes into deployable tools faster.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth10 Oct 2026, 12:24 PM IST

KICL Secures DGCA Type Certificate for KOAIR-10L Drone, Clearing Key Regulatory Milestone

KICL has received a Type Certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for its KOAIR-10L drone, the company told the BSE, with the approval issued on October 9 under the Drone Rules, 2021. The certification marks an important regulatory step for the company as India’s drone sector moves from pilot-stage experimentation toward commercially deployable, standards-based operations.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 12:55 AM IST

Kerala CM Flags Hurdles in Kannur Airport Runway Expansion as Land Acquisition Stalls

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cited unresolved hurdles in the proposed runway expansion at Kannur International Airport, where a land acquisition notification was issued in 2017 but the process has yet to begin in earnest. The plan to acquire 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur is under review after officials questioned the site’s suitability for runway expansion and affected residents rejected the rehabilitation package.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM IST

Fox’s $22 Billion Roku Acquisition Clears Shareholder Hurdle as Both Camps Approve Deal

Shareholders of Fox and Roku have approved Fox’s proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku, removing a major governance obstacle in one of the year’s most closely watched media-and-streaming transactions. The vote signals investor acceptance of a deal that could reshape the competitive landscape in connected television, advertising, and streaming distribution.

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Startups & Venture Capital14 Oct 2026, 05:50 AM IST

DealShare CEO Kamaldeep Singh Steps Down as Acquisition Talks Intensify

DealShare chief executive Kamaldeep Singh has stepped down at a sensitive moment for the ecommerce unicorn, as the company navigates acquisition discussions and mounting pressure over its future. The exit underscores the strain on late-stage startups facing a tighter funding environment, valuation resets and the prospect of a distressed sale.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility13 Oct 2026, 12:19 AM IST

Private Credit Loses Its Pricing Edge as Banks Re-enter Acquisition Finance

Private credit is facing a sharper competitive squeeze as banks expand back into acquisition financing and regulatory changes broaden borrowers’ funding options. In the first half of 2026, a significant share of private credit deals were priced below 18%, underscoring how the asset class is being forced to compete harder on terms and structure. For lenders, the shift is pushing a search for higher-return niches just as the easiest opportunities thin out.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning12 Oct 2026, 09:55 PM IST

Nvidia Reportedly Weighs Bigger Reflection AI Bet or Full Acquisition

Nvidia is in talks to deepen its investment in Reflection AI and may also consider buying the startup outright, the Financial Times reported, in a move that would further extend the chipmaker’s reach into frontier artificial intelligence. The discussions underscore how aggressively Nvidia is using its market power and balance sheet to shape the next generation of AI model development, not just the hardware that powers it.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

Enforcement Directorate Issues Remittance Order Against Manish Mishra in Sadhna Broadcast Case

India's Enforcement Directorate has issued a general remittance order dated September 24, 2026 against Manish Mishra in connection with the Sadhna Broadcast Limited matter under RC No. 9236 of 2026. The move signals continued recovery proceedings in a case that remains under regulatory scrutiny, though the public notice provides limited detail on the underlying allegations or the amount involved.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth20 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

ED Freezes Trading Accounts in Social Media-Linked Scam Probe

India’s Enforcement Directorate has frozen trading accounts as part of a money-laundering probe tied to a suspected market manipulation and fund diversion scheme involving R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems and R&B Denims. The agency says the case centres on preferential allotments of shares and convertible warrants, with a substantial share of the money allegedly routed through a small network of connected individuals, firms and lenders.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance17 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

ED Searches 17 Kerala Locations in Alleged ₹550 Crore Co-operative Bank Fraud Probe

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched 17 locations across Kerala in connection with an alleged ₹550 crore fraud involving co-operative banking institutions, intensifying scrutiny of a sector long viewed as politically sensitive and financially vulnerable. The operation covered premises linked to the Urban Co-operative Society in Angamaly, Thennala Service Co-operative Bank and Kuttanellur Co-operative Bank, according to officials familiar with the probe.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

DRI Seizes Nearly 6.2 kg of Foreign-Origin Gold in Sophisticated Concealment Case; Three Arrested

India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has seized nearly 6.2 kilograms of foreign-origin gold and arrested three people in a case that exposes a more sophisticated smuggling method using unclaimed baggage. Officials said the operation highlights how traffickers are adapting concealment tactics to move precious metals through legitimate travel channels. The case is being treated as a significant enforcement success in the fight against customs evasion and illicit cross-border trade.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences16 Oct 2026, 03:40 AM IST

DRI and CBN Destroy Illegal Cannabis Crop Spanning 2.87 Hectares in Maharashtra Wildlife Sanctuary

India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Central Bureau of Narcotics have dismantled a large illegal cannabis cultivation site spread across 2.87 hectares in a wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra’s Dhule district. The operation underscores the growing use of protected forest terrain for illicit drug cultivation and the expanding coordination between enforcement agencies targeting narcotics networks.

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