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Global Markets & Equities 07 Oct 2026, 08:57 AM IST

Geomagnetic Storm Watch Raises Odds of Northern Lights Across Nine U.S. States

A moderate geomagnetic storm watch issued by the U.S. space weather authorities has raised the odds that the aurora borealis could be visible across parts of the northern United States tonight. The forecast follows a powerful solar eruption that is expected to reach Earth and may intensify space-weather conditions enough to push the northern lights farther south than usual.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning13 Oct 2026, 11:39 PM IST

Malicious AI Use Could Pose Extinction Risk by 2100, Study Warns

A new Lancet-linked analysis has placed malicious use of artificial intelligence among the gravest threats facing humanity this century, warning that advanced systems could be weaponized in ways that create an extinction-level risk by 2100. The finding adds urgency to global debates over AI governance, alongside other catastrophic dangers such as nuclear war and engineered pandemics.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace14 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

Navy Commissions USS Ted Stevens, Marking New Addition to Fleet and Tribute to Alaska Senator

The U.S. Navy has commissioned the USS Ted Stevens, a new destroyer formally placed into active service at a ceremony in Whittier, Alaska. The ship honors the late Senator Ted Stevens, whose long tenure in Congress was closely tied to defense spending, Alaska’s strategic role, and support for military readiness.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM IST

Indian Navy Commissiones Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel INS Mangrol

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, an indigenous anti-submarine warfare vessel, in a move that underscores New Delhi’s push to deepen naval self-reliance and strengthen coastal security. The induction adds another domestically built platform to the fleet at a time when undersea surveillance and maritime deterrence remain central to India’s defense planning.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 01:00 AM IST

Over 3.85 Lakh RTI Cases Still Pending Across 28 Information Commissions, New Report Finds

India’s information commissions were still carrying a heavy backlog of appeals and complaints as of June 30, 2026, with 3,85,716 cases pending across 28 commissions, according to a new report on their performance. While the figure marks a decline from 4,13,972 pending cases in 2025, the scale of the backlog continues to raise questions about access to information, administrative capacity and the effectiveness of transparency law enforcement.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 11:38 PM IST

Over 3.85 Lakh RTI Cases Still Pending Across 28 Information Commissions, Report Finds

India’s information commissions continued to face a heavy backlog as of June 30, 2026, with 3,85,716 appeals and complaints pending across 28 commissions, according to a new performance report. While the figure is lower than the 4,13,972 pending cases recorded in 2025, the report underscores persistent delays that continue to weaken the Right to Information system’s promise of timely accountability.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 02:21 PM IST

Prakash Rajpurohit’s Appointment Signals a Reset at the Election Commission

The appointment of Deputy Election Commissioner Prakash Rajpurohit comes at a sensitive moment for the Election Commission of India, which is facing public scrutiny over internal work allocation and protests calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The move is being read as both an administrative adjustment and a test of whether the poll body can restore confidence in its internal functioning and public neutrality.

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Startups & Venture Capital11 Oct 2026, 08:52 PM IST

IRDAI May Bring Insurance Commission Caps Into Force From January 2027

India’s insurance regulator is considering introducing long-discussed commission caps from January 2027, a move that could reshape how insurers pay intermediaries and how distribution economics work across the sector. The proposal, if implemented, would mark one of the most consequential regulatory shifts in years for insurers, brokers and agency-led sales models.

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