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National Governance & Policy 04 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

Calicut University Moves to Curb Party Flags in Hostels Amid Campus Discipline Push

Calicut University is considering action to restrict the display of political party flags in its hostels, a move that signals a tighter approach to campus discipline and the visible projection of partisan identity in student residential spaces. The proposal comes amid broader concerns over the politicisation of university life and the administration’s effort to assert institutional neutrality.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 08:34 AM IST

Heavy Industries Ministry, CPSEs and Autonomous Bodies Review Special Campaign 6

The Ministry of Heavy Industries, along with its central public sector enterprises and autonomous bodies, has reviewed progress under Special Campaign 6, a government-wide cleanliness and efficiency drive. The exercise underscores New Delhi’s continuing push to improve administrative discipline, reduce pendency and strengthen public-facing governance across state-linked institutions.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM IST

Autonomous Surface Craft Impress Panama in Canal Security Drill

Panamanian security officials came away impressed after the U.S. Navy brought Corsair unmanned surface vessels to Exercise Panamax 2026, underscoring how autonomous craft are moving from concept to operational utility in maritime security. The mid-August drill highlighted the growing role of uncrewed systems in patrol, surveillance and canal-adjacent defense missions.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 05:03 PM IST

Hegseth Says Autonomous Warfare Command Was Always the End State

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Project Agincourt has long been envisioned as a pathway to a four-star-led Autonomous Warfare Command, framing the effort as part of a broader shift in U.S. military modernization. Speaking at the 2026 Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition, he cast autonomy as an operational destination rather than an experimental sideline. The remarks underscore how quickly the Pentagon’s debate over artificial intelligence, robotics and command structure is moving from concept to institutional planning.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 01:58 PM IST

Panama Security Chiefs See Promise in U.S. Navy’s Corsair Autonomous Surface Craft

Panamanian security leaders emerged from Exercise Panamax 2026 with a strong impression of the U.S. Navy’s Corsair unmanned surface vessels, which were deployed as part of the multinational maritime drill that concluded in mid-August. The reaction underscores growing regional interest in autonomous systems for patrol, surveillance, and maritime domain awareness in waters that are strategically vital to the Panama Canal and broader inter-American security.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM IST

Hegseth Says Autonomous Warfare Command Was Always the End State for Project Agincourt

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Project Agincourt has long been intended as a pathway to a four-star-led Autonomous Warfare Command, framing the effort as part of a broader military shift toward machine-enabled operations. Speaking at the 2026 Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition, Hegseth cast the initiative as a deliberate end state rather than an experimental detour. The remarks underscore how quickly autonomous systems are moving from concept to command architecture inside the Pentagon, with implications for force design, procurement, and battlefield decision-making. They also signal that the U.S. Army and the wider defense establishment are preparing for a more formalized command structure around unmanned and AI-enabled warfare.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace14 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

U.S. Navy’s Autonomous Corsair Craft Impress Panama in Exercise Panamax 2026

Panamanian security officials emerged from Exercise Panamax 2026 with a sharper view of how autonomous surface craft could strengthen maritime surveillance and interdiction in the Caribbean approaches to the Panama Canal. The U.S. Navy’s Corsair unmanned surface vessels drew particular attention for their performance during the mid-August drill, underscoring the growing operational appeal of low-cost, persistent maritime sensing platforms.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 03:29 PM IST

TDB Backs IdeaForge With ₹151 Crore RDI Support for Heavy-Lift Autonomous Aerial Logistics Vehicle

The Technology Development Board has approved ₹151 crore in RDI support for IdeaForge Technology to develop an autonomous aerial logistics vehicle designed for heavy payload operations. The move signals a sharper policy push toward indigenous dual-use drone capabilities, with potential implications for logistics, disaster response, and strategic mobility.

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