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National Governance & Policy 25 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Modi Flags Export Gains, Local Brands and Deep-Tech Start-Ups in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his latest Mann Ki Baat address to spotlight three strands of India’s economic story: expanding overseas demand for farm exports, stronger sales of Khadi and other local products, and the emergence of a deep-tech start-up ecosystem in Chennai. The remarks framed consumer demand, manufacturing identity and innovation capacity as mutually reinforcing drivers of India’s growth narrative.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace24 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

U.S. Navy Demonstrates GPS-Free Drone Ship Landing in Major Unmanned Warfare Advance

The U.S. Navy has demonstrated autonomous drone flight and shipboard landings without GPS or pilot input, a significant step toward resilient unmanned operations in contested environments. The test underscores how naval aviation is adapting to the possibility of satellite disruption, electronic warfare and degraded communications in future conflicts.

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National Governance & Policy22 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Indian Air Force to Hold Industry Dialogue on Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Roadmap on October 21, 2026

The Indian Air Force will convene a dialogue with defence industry stakeholders on October 21, 2026, to discuss its roadmap for developing unmanned and autonomous systems, underscoring a broader push to accelerate next-generation military capabilities. The engagement is expected to focus on technology priorities, industrial readiness, and the role of domestic firms in building systems that can support future air operations. The meeting comes at a time when militaries worldwide are rapidly integrating autonomous platforms into surveillance, logistics, and combat support roles, and India is seeking to strengthen indigenous capacity in a strategically sensitive domain.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace16 Oct 2026, 07:26 AM IST

U.S. Navy’s Corsair Unmanned Craft Draw Panamanian Interest After Panamax 2026

Panamanian security officials emerged from Exercise Panamax 2026 with a sharper view of how autonomous surface vessels could strengthen maritime surveillance in the Caribbean approaches and the Pacific gateway to the Panama Canal. The U.S. Navy’s Corsair unmanned surface craft, showcased during the mid-August exercise, appeared to make the strongest impression by demonstrating how persistent, lower-risk patrols can extend maritime awareness without adding crewed vessels to already stretched fleets.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace14 Oct 2026, 05:53 PM IST

U.S. Navy’s Corsair Unmanned Surface Craft Impress Panama After Panamax 2026

Panamanian security officials emerged from Exercise Panamax 2026 with a stronger view of autonomous surface vessels after the U.S. Navy deployed Corsair unmanned craft during the mid-August drill. The performance of the systems underscored how low-profile maritime robotics are moving from experimental tools to practical assets in regional security operations.

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Startups & Venture Capital13 Oct 2026, 12:19 AM IST

Whizzo in Talks to Raise $26 Million in Series B From Aavishkaar Capital, Bertelsmann

Bengaluru-based startup Whizzo is in discussions to raise about $26 million in a Series B round that could be co-led by Aavishkaar Capital and Bertelsmann, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed financing would mark a significant step-up for the company as it seeks to deepen its operating footprint and strengthen its balance sheet in a competitive startup funding environment.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 11:47 PM IST

Bear Kills Man in Home Attack Near Ulaanbaatar as Human-Wildlife Encounters Rise Across Asia

A bear killed a man and seriously injured a woman during a home attack near Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, in a rare but stark reminder of the growing risks posed by wildlife moving closer to populated areas. The incident comes amid a wider regional pattern of escalating human-wildlife encounters, driven by habitat pressure, seasonal food shortages and expanding settlement at the urban edge.

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