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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

Japan Opens Keen Sword 2027 in Major Multinational Drill

Exercise Keen Sword 2027 has begun on Ishigaki Island in Japan, bringing together roughly 45,000 Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, 11,000 U.S. service members and contingents from six other partner nations. The large-scale drill underscores deepening interoperability among Indo-Pacific and allied militaries amid heightened regional security concerns.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth27 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Japan’s Nikkei Jumps Nearly 2% as AI Optimism Lifts Chip Stocks on Anthropic IPO Buzz

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged nearly 2% on Wednesday, ending a three-session losing streak as renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and a reported U.S. IPO filing by Anthropic lifted semiconductor and automation shares. Advantest, SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron led gains, tracking strength in American chip stocks and broader risk appetite across global markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy27 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Japan Indicts U.S. Marine in Okinawa Killing, Deepening Pressure Over Base Crimes

Japanese prosecutors have indicted a U.S. Marine in connection with the killing of a woman in Okinawa, according to multiple reports, in a case that is likely to intensify scrutiny of the American military presence on the island. The indictment adds fresh strain to an already sensitive bilateral issue, where local anger over crimes involving U.S. service members has repeatedly collided with strategic ties between Tokyo and Washington.

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Startups & Venture Capital23 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Harajuku Tokyo Café Raises $3 Million to Expand Japanese Dining Footprint in India

Japanese-themed dining chain Harajuku Tokyo Café has raised $3 million, or about ₹28 crore, in a pre-Series A round as it looks to accelerate expansion across India. The funding underscores investor appetite for differentiated consumer brands that can scale beyond metro novelty into a broader premium-casual dining opportunity.

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

Over 100 Japanese Firms Expand GCCs in India as AI and Engineering Take Center Stage

More than 100 Japanese companies are expanding global capability centres in India, marking a decisive shift from cost-led outsourcing to higher-value work in artificial intelligence, engineering and global operations. The move underscores India’s growing role as a strategic technology base for Japanese industry, particularly as firms seek scale, talent and faster innovation cycles outside Japan.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Japan’s Asian Games Expose a Rare Breakdown in Event Discipline

Japan’s reputation for precision and polished global event delivery has been dented by a troubled Asian Games operation marked by hotel disruptions, transport failures and diplomatic missteps. The problems have drawn scrutiny not only to organisers but also to the private firm contracted to manage key logistics, raising broader questions about oversight, accountability and reputational risk in mega-events.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning27 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM IST

‘Cyberselfish’ Author Revives Her Warning as Techno-Libertarianism Faces a New Reckoning

A decade after her book was effectively sidelined, author and critic Jaron Lanier’s longtime interlocutor and fellow technology skeptic is back in the conversation, using the renewed attention to challenge the assumptions behind techno-libertarianism. Her argument is blunt: the worldview that once celebrated digital platforms as inherently liberating now looks outdated in an era defined by concentrated power, algorithmic manipulation, and AI-driven scale.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

‘Cyberselfish’ Author Revives Her Warning as Techno-Libertarianism Faces a New Reckoning

As her long-dormant book returns to circulation, author and critic Paulina Borsook is using the moment to sharpen a decades-old argument: Silicon Valley’s libertarian self-image was never as progressive or inevitable as its champions claimed. Her rebuke lands at a time when frontier AI is again being framed as a realm best left to founders, markets, and minimal oversight.

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Global Markets & Equities23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving Under Scrutiny After Fatal California Freeway Crash

A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode on a California freeway, according to local reports and the California Highway Patrol. The crash intensifies scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance technology at a sensitive moment for the company, which has positioned autonomy as central to its long-term growth narrative.

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India Entertainment & Culture19 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Singer Anjana’s Debut EP Turns Love, Doubt and Self-Discovery into Music

Singer Anjana’s debut EP draws from South Indian musical traditions while tracing the emotional terrain of love, identity and self-acceptance. Blending Carnatic violin, konnakol, Kannada lyrics and even the kazoo, the project positions her as an artist intent on widening the vocabulary of contemporary Indian independent music.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance19 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Bank of Baroda Vows to Defend Itself After B.R. Shetty Files $15 Billion Suit

Bank of Baroda said it will defend its interests after UAE-based businessman B.R. Shetty filed a $15 billion lawsuit linked to the collapse of NMC Health and related allegations of fraudulent transactions. The lender said it has not yet been formally served with the suit, even as it continues recovery proceedings against Shetty over substantial outstanding dues.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

India’s Direct-Selling Sector Climbs to Rs 23,522 Crore as Women Power Self-Employment

India’s direct-selling industry has grown into a Rs 23,522 crore market, underscoring its expanding role in self-employment, household income generation and women-led livelihoods, according to a new industry report. The study also flags seller retention as a persistent challenge, even as the sector broadens its reach across urban and semi-urban India.

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