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Global Markets & Equities 08 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM IST

Record Highs Meet Heavy Put Flow as Traders Hedge the Rally

U.S. stocks pushed to fresh records on Tuesday, but a pair of unusually large bearish options trades suggested that not every investor is convinced the rally can continue without interruption. In the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, a 100,000-lot put spread traded about an hour after the opening bell, underscoring demand for downside protection even as the benchmark index hovered near all-time highs.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM IST

Record Highs Meet Heavy Hedging as Traders Bet Against the Rally

U.S. equities pushed to fresh record territory on Tuesday, but a pair of unusually large bearish options trades suggested that at least some investors are not convinced the advance can last. In the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, a 100,000-lot put spread was executed about an hour after the opening bell, underscoring persistent demand for downside protection even as the benchmark index climbed.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 05:03 PM IST

Hegseth Says Autonomous Warfare Command Was Always the End State

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Project Agincourt has long been envisioned as a pathway to a four-star-led Autonomous Warfare Command, framing the effort as part of a broader shift in U.S. military modernization. Speaking at the 2026 Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition, he cast autonomy as an operational destination rather than an experimental sideline. The remarks underscore how quickly the Pentagon’s debate over artificial intelligence, robotics and command structure is moving from concept to institutional planning.

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

States Urged to Speed Up Use of Capex Loans as Spending Lags

The Department of Expenditure has pressed states to accelerate the utilisation of interest-free loans tied to capital investment, warning that only about a quarter of the allocated funds have been used so far. The Centre has already released roughly ₹51,000 crore under the scheme by October 1 and is now working with states to identify projects and remove bottlenecks before the spending window narrows further.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Eight States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety and Child Protection Failures

OpenAI is facing a multi-state legal challenge over allegations that its ChatGPT products have not been adequately safeguarded against risks to children and other users. The lawsuit adds to intensifying scrutiny of the company’s safety practices, raising fresh questions about how rapidly deployed AI systems are being governed in the absence of comprehensive federal rules.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM IST

States Urged to Speed Up Use of Capex Loans as ₹51,000 Crore Already Released

The Department of Expenditure has pressed states to accelerate the utilisation of interest-free loans tied to capital investment, warning that only about a quarter of the allocated funds have been used so far. With the central government having released roughly ₹51,000 crore under the special assistance scheme by October 1, officials are working with states to clear bottlenecks and identify projects that can absorb the money quickly.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 07:07 AM IST

Burnham Says He Wants to Repair Bridges Between Ukraine and the United States as Zelensky Meets Him in London

Prime Minister Burnham said he wants to “repair bridges” between Ukraine and the United States as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street, signalling an effort to steady relations at a sensitive moment in the war. The meeting underscores London’s attempt to reinforce Western support for Kyiv while navigating political strains that have complicated transatlantic coordination.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 06:27 AM IST

Rights Groups Blast Uncontested Election of 15 States to UN Human Rights Council

Human rights organizations are condemning the uncontested election of 15 countries to seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council, arguing that the process rewards governments with poor rights records and weakens the body’s credibility. The criticism underscores a long-running dispute over whether the council’s regional voting system allows serious abusers to win seats with little scrutiny.

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