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National Governance & Policy 07 Oct 2026, 08:42 PM IST

UK 30-Year Gilt Yields Hit 28-Year High as Global Bond Selloff Deepens

Britain’s 30-year gilt yield has climbed to its highest level since January 1998, underscoring the strain sweeping global bond markets as inflation remains sticky and governments continue to borrow heavily. The move has sharpened investor concern ahead of Finance Minister John Healey’s budget, with analysts expecting roughly £15 billion in additional public borrowing in the coming fiscal years.

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Startups & Venture Capital13m ago

India Weighs New Trade Secrets Law as Startups, Industry Push for Balance on Whistleblowers and Enforcement

India is preparing to consult industry on whether it needs a dedicated trade secrets law, as officials weigh concerns from startups over compliance burdens and from established firms over contract enforcement. The discussion also centers on how any new framework would protect confidential business information without weakening whistleblower safeguards.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace3h ago

Pentagon Seeks $30 Million for AI-Powered Lie Detector to Hunt Leaks and Vet Staff

The Pentagon is asking Congress for $30.3 million over five years to develop Polygraph+, an AI-enabled upgrade to the government's long-criticized lie detection system. The project would combine machine learning with non-contact "standoff sensing" to assess credibility, even as experts warn the effort could deepen the flaws of traditional polygraphs rather than fix them.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

OpenAI Says Its Response to Australian Government Hacks Was 'Not Good Enough'

OpenAI has acknowledged that its initial response to cyberattacks affecting Australian government systems fell short, a rare admission from one of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence companies. The episode has sharpened scrutiny over how AI firms handle cyber incidents, disclose breaches and support governments facing increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

IMF Chief Urges Governments to Tighten Spending as Global Debt Risks Mount

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned governments to rein in spending as public debt climbs to dangerous levels across major economies. Her message comes as policymakers face a difficult mix of slower growth, higher borrowing costs and rising pressure to fund defense, climate and social programs.

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Startups & Venture Capital07 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

Goyal Urges Blackstone to Deepen India Bets as Government Courts US Capital

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met senior Blackstone executives Jonathan Gray and Prakash Melwani in New Delhi, using the engagement to press India’s case as a destination for long-term foreign investment. The meeting comes as New Delhi intensifies outreach to global private equity and venture capital firms to channel capital into startups, infrastructure, and growth-stage businesses.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth07 Oct 2026, 05:40 PM IST

Steel Stocks Rally After Government Extends Minimum Import Price on 66 Products

Indian metal and steel shares advanced in afternoon trade after the government extended the minimum import price regime on 66 steel products, reinforcing expectations of tighter protection for domestic producers. Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel and Tata Steel each rose more than 1% from the previous close as investors priced in improved pricing power and a more supportive policy backdrop.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 03:53 PM IST

Airlines Press Government to Release Delayed ECLGS Funds as Liquidity Strain Deepens

India’s airline industry is urging the government to intervene as lenders reportedly withhold the balance disbursement of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme funds to eligible carriers. The Federation of Indian Airlines says the delay is worsening liquidity stress across the sector, which is still grappling with high costs, uneven demand recovery and heavy debt burdens.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 03:52 PM IST

Unlawful Detention of Rahul Gandhi Reflects a Failing Government’s Hubris, Says Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday accused the BJP-led government of displaying “hubris” and political insecurity after Rahul Gandhi was unlawfully detained, calling the episode a sign of a weakening administration afraid of the Congress leader’s growing influence. His remarks sharpen the political confrontation over the treatment of opposition leaders and the broader climate of democratic dissent.

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