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Markets, IPOs & Wealth 16 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Cemindia Projects Raises Rs 1,400 Crore in Oversubscribed QIP as Institutional Demand Surges

Cemindia Projects has raised Rs 1,400 crore through a qualified institutional placement priced at Rs 1,108 per share, with the issue oversubscribed 2.3 times over the base size. The strong response from marquee investors, including Edelweiss Life, Nuvama, and Motilal Mutual Fund, underscores institutional confidence in the company’s credit profile and growth prospects.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 04:00 AM IST

From Bhubaneswar Classrooms to ICICI Life’s Corner Office: Who Is Sidharatha Mishra

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is set for a leadership transition as veteran banker Sidharatha Mishra prepares to take over as chief operating officer and chief executive officer. His elevation follows Anup Bagchi’s exit after a three-year stint that helped strengthen the insurer’s operating and strategic footing. Mishra brings nearly three decades of experience at ICICI Bank, with a career spanning branch leadership, retail banking and digital operations.

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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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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 06:04 PM IST

Scientists Say the Best Worlds for Life May Orbit Far Closer to Their Stars Than Earth Does

A growing body of astrobiology research is challenging the long-held assumption that Earth is the ideal template for life. In a recent discussion highlighted by Avi Loeb, scientists argue that some exoplanets may be more hospitable than Earth because they sit in more stable, energy-rich environments around their stars. The debate matters far beyond astronomy, reshaping how researchers think about habitability, planetary resilience, and the search for life elsewhere in the universe.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Scientists Identify Microbe With One of the Smallest Genomes Ever Found, Redefining the Limits of Life

Researchers have identified an archaeal microbe with a genome of just 238,000 DNA base pairs, one of the smallest ever recorded and the smallest known for its group. Found living in close association with ocean plankton near Japan, the organism appears to survive with an extreme level of genetic minimalism that could reshape understanding of how much biological machinery life truly needs. The discovery also offers a new window into evolution in nutrient-poor marine environments, where dependence and specialization may drive genomes to shrink to their bare essentials.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace15 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM IST

Army Training Turns a Commute Into a Lifesaving Response at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

A routine drive to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, became a test of instinct and preparation for Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Hytower after he came upon the aftermath of a serious vehicle crash involving two children. The incident underscores a broader military truth: rigorous training is designed not only for combat, but for decisive action in moments when seconds determine whether lives are saved.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM IST

CropLife Urges Judicious Pesticide Use as Rabi Sowing Gains Pace

India’s pesticides industry body CropLife has issued an advisory urging farmers to use crop protection products judiciously as Rabi sowing begins, framing careful application as a way to contain input costs without sacrificing yields. The statement comes at a time when growers are balancing tighter margins, variable weather and the need to protect output in a season that is critical for food supply and farm incomes.

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