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World Politics & Diplomacy 14 Oct 2026, 09:55 PM IST

Lawyers Seek Dismissal as Nord Stream Sabotage Trial Opens in Germany

A German court has opened the trial of a Ukrainian former army officer accused of helping coordinate the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts, one of the most consequential acts of sabotage in Europe in decades. His lawyers are seeking dismissal, arguing the case is legally flawed and that the alleged conduct may not amount to a prosecutable crime under the circumstances.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM IST

Germany Opens Trial of Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Sabotage Case

A Ukrainian man identified as Serhii Kuznetsov has appeared in a German court, where prosecutors accuse him of helping orchestrate the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The case, unfolding four years after the explosions, revives one of Europe’s most politically charged mysteries and could sharpen tensions over responsibility, security, and wartime accountability.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

Ukrainian Drones Strike Sberbank Data Center After Yandex Attacks, Signaling Wider Digital Pressure on Russia

Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck a Sberbank data center following earlier attacks on Yandex facilities, intensifying a campaign that increasingly targets the digital infrastructure underpinning Russia’s economy and state capacity. The strikes underscore how the war is expanding beyond the battlefield into the servers, cloud systems, and data centers that support finance, technology, and information control.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 06:55 PM IST

Germany Opens Nord Stream Trial as Prosecutors Point to Ukrainian State Links

Germany is beginning a closely watched trial over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, a case that has become a test of legal accountability and geopolitical restraint. Prosecutors are expected to argue that the attack was carried out with support from Ukrainian state authorities, a claim that could sharpen tensions between Berlin and Kyiv even as both remain aligned against Russia.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM IST

Germany Opens Trial of Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Sabotage Case

Germany has begun the trial of a Ukrainian man accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, a case that has become one of Europe’s most politically sensitive sabotage investigations in decades. The proceedings are expected to test not only the evidence gathered by German prosecutors, but also the broader diplomatic fallout from an attack that reshaped debate over energy security, wartime accountability and covert operations in Europe.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 07:53 PM IST

Russian Strikes Reportedly Hit More Ukrainian Data Centers as War Expands Into Digital Infrastructure

Russian forces have reportedly struck additional Ukrainian data centers, underscoring how the war is increasingly targeting the digital backbone that supports government, business and military communications. The latest claims, alongside competing battlefield reports from both sides, point to a widening campaign against logistics, maritime routes and information infrastructure.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 03:44 PM IST

Russia Says Former Ukrainian Prisoners Joined Its Ranks Voluntarily

Russia has claimed that former Ukrainian prisoners are now fighting under its command by choice, a statement that adds a new layer to the war’s information battle and raises fresh questions about coercion, incentives, and battlefield manpower. The allegation, reported amid the wider conflict, underscores how both sides continue to use recruitment narratives to shape perceptions of legitimacy and resolve.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 10:11 PM IST

Swiss Top Court Upholds Bonus Cuts for Former Credit Suisse Bankers After UBS Takeover

Switzerland’s top court has upheld the government’s decision to strip bonuses from former Credit Suisse bankers after the lender’s emergency takeover by UBS, closing the bankers’ final legal avenue to recover the pay. The ruling reinforces the state’s authority to intervene in compensation disputes tied to the 2023 rescue of Credit Suisse and underscores the political sensitivity surrounding executive pay in a bank failure.

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

Kerala High Court Suspends Sentence of Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankary in Disproportionate Assets Case

The Kerala High Court has suspended the sentence of former Director General of Police Tomin J. Thachankary and granted him bail while his appeal against conviction is heard. In his challenge, Thachankary has argued that the prosecution relied on a flawed sanction order and miscalculated key income and asset components, including rental receipts, property income, family payments and assets linked to his wife.

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

OpenAI Accuses Former Employee of Leaking Unreleased Device Plans in Apple Trade Secrets Fight

OpenAI has accused a former employee who later joined Apple of taking confidential files tied to an unreleased device, escalating a closely watched trade secrets dispute between two of the most influential names in artificial intelligence and consumer technology. The case adds fresh legal and strategic risk for both companies as competition intensifies around AI hardware, talent mobility, and proprietary product development.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 02:19 AM IST

OpenAI Accuses Former Employee of Taking Unreleased Device Files to Apple

OpenAI has accused a former employee who later joined Apple of taking confidential files tied to an unreleased device, escalating an already sensitive trade-secret dispute between two of the technology sector’s most closely watched companies. The allegation adds a new layer of legal and competitive risk at a time when investors are scrutinizing the race to commercialize advanced AI hardware and software.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth14 Oct 2026, 08:03 PM IST

Transformers & Rectifiers Surges Over 18% as Q2 Profit Jumps 135% and Revenue Climbs 61%

Transformers & Rectifiers shares rallied more than 18% after the company reported a sharp improvement in quarterly performance, with consolidated net profit rising 135% year on year and revenue increasing 61% in Q2FY27. The stock also drew support from a near doubling of order inflows to Rs 1,169 crore and a 32% expansion in its unexecuted order book, signalling sustained demand visibility.

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Startups & Venture Capital14 Oct 2026, 07:15 PM IST

Exclusive: Former Dyson India Chief Ankit Jain Secures BEENEXT Backing for New Venture

Former Dyson India managing director Ankit Jain has secured funding from venture capital firm BEENEXT for his new startup, marking an important early validation for his next act after a high-profile corporate run. The investment comes nearly two months after Inc42 first reported that Jain was preparing to launch a fresh venture, underscoring investor appetite for experienced operators building in India’s startup market.

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