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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 13 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

CENTCOM Accelerates Drone Edge as Project Agincourt Delivers 25,000 Systems

U.S. Central Command has received more than 25,000 unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone tools so far this year, underscoring a rapid push to strengthen battlefield awareness and air defense across its area of responsibility. The surge reflects a broader Pentagon effort to scale drone production, field cheaper systems faster, and blunt the growing threat posed by hostile unmanned aircraft.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace14 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

CENTCOM Forces Disable Cargo Vessel After Crew Defies Blockade Warnings in Gulf of Oman

U.S. Central Command said service members operating in its area of responsibility disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship’s crew repeatedly ignored warnings and attempted to breach the ongoing naval blockade targeting Iran. The incident underscores the persistent risk of maritime confrontation in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive shipping corridors.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace11 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

CENTCOM’s Drone Surge Shows Project Agincourt Is Reshaping Battlefield Supply

Frontline troops in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility have received more than 25,000 unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone systems so far this year, underscoring a rapid push to expand battlefield drone capacity and defeat hostile UAS threats. The scale of the deliveries suggests Project Agincourt and related procurement efforts are becoming a central pillar of U.S. force protection and operational agility across the Middle East and adjacent theaters.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace08 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

CENTCOM Troops Receive 25,000+ Drones and Counter-UAS Systems as Project Agincourt Accelerates

Frontline forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility have received more than 25,000 unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone capabilities so far this year, underscoring a rapid push to harden troops against a fast-evolving aerial threat. The surge reflects a broader Pentagon effort to expand drone dominance, improve battlefield awareness, and give commanders more flexible tools in contested environments across the Middle East and surrounding theaters.

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World Politics & Diplomacy18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

U.S. Says Iran-Backed Militias Are Routing Cash Back to Strained IRGC

The United States says Iran-backed militias are increasingly sending money back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a sign that Tehran’s regional proxy network is being used not only for influence but also for financial relief. The claim comes amid mounting pressure on Iran’s oil and fuel exports, with U.S. officials arguing that sanctions and maritime enforcement have sharply reduced Tehran’s revenue base.

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Global Markets & Equities10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Tech Talent Is Flocking to New York as the Bay Area Loses Its Grip

New York City is emerging as a stronger magnet for technology workers, with fresh reporting and labor data pointing to a notable shift in hiring momentum away from the Bay Area. The trend reflects a mix of corporate relocation, broader job growth, and a changing calculus among engineers and product professionals seeking scale, proximity to finance, and a lower-cost alternative to Silicon Valley.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy22 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Unauthorised HTBt Cotton Now Covers About 30% of Area, Study Finds

A new study has found that unauthorised HTBt cotton has spread to roughly 30% of the cotton area, underscoring the scale of informal seed adoption in India’s farm economy. The findings point to labour shortages and rising weed-management costs as the main forces pushing farmers toward unapproved seeds, even as regulatory concerns and agronomic risks persist.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition13 Oct 2026, 09:35 PM IST

Rare Shark Gathering Off Bay Area Signals a Climate Shift as El Niño Builds

Scientists in the San Francisco Bay Area have documented an unusual concentration of sharks, a pattern they say may be tied to changing ocean conditions as El Niño approaches. The sighting is drawing attention not only for its ecological novelty but also for what it may reveal about warming waters, shifting prey movements, and the growing volatility of marine ecosystems under climate stress.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM IST

Karnataka Coffee Area Stagnates as Planters Flag Policy Gaps, KPA Says

Karnataka’s coffee cultivation area has remained largely stagnant, underscoring mounting pressure on planters facing weak state support, limited access to long-term low-cost capital and a shortage of climate-resilient varieties, according to the Karnataka Planters’ Association. The warning comes as growers contend with rising climate volatility and higher input costs, even as the state remains central to India’s coffee output.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy11 Oct 2026, 11:57 AM IST

Low Pressure Area Likely Over Bay by Tuesday, Set to Strengthen Northeast Monsoon Across South Peninsula

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, raising the prospect of a fresh surge in northeast monsoon activity over the southern peninsula, according to the latest weather outlook. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Saturday, while scattered showers may persist across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu for the next six days.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 05:52 PM IST

BJP Reclaims Assam’s Nagaon Seat After Seven-Year Gap, Expanding Its Reach Into Muslim-Dominated Areas

The Bharatiya Janata Party has wrested the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam after a seven-year gap, marking a significant political recovery in a constituency long shaped by shifting demographic and communal equations. The result underscores the party’s deeper penetration into areas with a large Muslim electorate, which Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said accounts for 62% of the constituency’s voters.

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Washington, D.C.(1)U.S. Central Command(1)Project Agincourt(1)