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National Governance & Policy 07 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Rajnath Singh launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first Fleet Support Ship and laid the keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard, underscoring a major step in India’s naval logistics build-out. He said the programme would significantly strengthen the Navy’s reach, endurance and operational effectiveness across the Indian Ocean Region.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:58 PM IST

DRDO Tests High-Altitude Platform, Holds It at 20 km for Over 30 Minutes

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully tested a high-altitude platform that remained at about 20 kilometres for more than 30 minutes, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. The lighter-than-air system is being developed as a long-endurance stratospheric aerial surveillance platform, underscoring New Delhi’s push to expand persistent monitoring capabilities without relying solely on satellites or crewed aircraft.

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Radhakrishna Malineni Reflects on 26 Years in Telugu Television as ‘Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu’ Extends His Legacy

Director Radhakrishna Malineni is marking 26 years in Telugu television with a career that has tracked the medium’s evolution from family-centric storytelling to more layered, values-driven drama. His latest work, E TV’s ‘Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu,’ underscores themes of family legacy, women’s resilience and moral continuity that have long defined his screen sensibility.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:06 PM IST)

Shivakumar Seeks Defence Land for Seven Projects, Including 730-Acre Public Park Near Iblur

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has petitioned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeking land for seven development projects, including a proposed permanent public park and lung space spread across about 730 acres near the Iblur Firing Range. The move underscores the state government’s push to secure large urban land parcels for public infrastructure in Bengaluru, where land scarcity and competing institutional claims have become a defining policy challenge.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace30 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

U.S. Sanctions Rwanda’s Defence Ministry Over Congo Conflict Allegations

The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s defence ministry in a sharp escalation over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where Kinshasa accuses Kigali of backing M23 rebels and profiting from mineral-rich territory. The move signals growing Western pressure on Rwanda as the regional war deepens and diplomatic efforts struggle to contain the violence.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace04 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Trump Moves to Strip Rwanda and South Africa from U.S. Trade Deal

President Donald Trump is moving to remove Rwanda and South Africa from a U.S. trade arrangement, escalating pressure on two African governments already under scrutiny in Washington. The decision comes barely a week after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned Rwanda’s defence ministry, signalling a sharper and more coordinated American approach to the region.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Rubio’s India Visit Puts Energy Security in Focus as Crude Costs Rise, Says Kotak Neo’s Banerjee

India’s crude import strategy is likely to remain anchored in energy diplomacy and commercial pragmatism even as global oil markets stay volatile, according to Kotak Neo’s Banerjee. The assessment comes as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit sharpens attention on energy security, with rising crude costs and supply disruptions adding fresh pressure on policymakers.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Government Urges Banks to Build Quantum-Ready Defences and AI Resilience Framework

India’s finance ministry has asked banks to prepare for a sector-wide transition to post-quantum security while also developing an artificial intelligence resilience framework, according to an official familiar with the matter. The move reflects growing concern that encrypted financial data could be harvested now and decrypted later by future quantum computers, forcing lenders to align on common industry standards rather than fragmented internal fixes.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

India Must Accelerate Indigenous Defence Tech Through Closer Industry-Academia Ties, Defence Minister Says

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India must deepen collaboration between the armed forces, academia and the defence industry to speed up the development and adoption of indigenous technologies as warfare evolves rapidly. He framed self-reliance in defence not as a slogan but as a strategic necessity shaped by changing battlefield realities, supply-chain risks and the need for faster innovation cycles.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 08:54 PM IST

Germany’s Coalition Fractures as Labour Minister Resigns Amid SPD Turmoil

Germany’s already fragile governing coalition has been jolted by the resignation of Labour Minister Hubertus Heil, deepening pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s administration at a politically sensitive moment. The move underscores widening strains inside the Social Democrats and raises fresh doubts about the coalition’s ability to project stability as it navigates economic weakness, internal party tensions and a difficult governing calendar.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 07:53 PM IST

Defence Minister of State to Attend Special NCC Joint Conference in Guwahati

Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth will attend the Special Joint Conference of NCC State Representatives and Additional Directors General in Guwahati, underscoring the government’s continued emphasis on cadet training, youth mobilisation, and civil-military engagement. The meeting is expected to review operational priorities, coordination mechanisms, and the National Cadet Corps’ role in strengthening discipline and national service across states.

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