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National Governance & Policy 07 Oct 2026, 11:23 PM IST

Rajnath Singh launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first Fleet Support Ship and laid the keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard, underscoring a major step in India’s naval logistics build-out. He said the programme would significantly strengthen the Navy’s reach, endurance and operational effectiveness across the Indian Ocean Region.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:58 PM IST

DRDO Tests High-Altitude Platform, Holds It at 20 km for Over 30 Minutes

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully tested a high-altitude platform that remained at about 20 kilometres for more than 30 minutes, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. The lighter-than-air system is being developed as a long-endurance stratospheric aerial surveillance platform, underscoring New Delhi’s push to expand persistent monitoring capabilities without relying solely on satellites or crewed aircraft.

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Radhakrishna Malineni Reflects on 26 Years in Telugu Television as ‘Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu’ Extends His Legacy

Director Radhakrishna Malineni is marking 26 years in Telugu television with a career that has tracked the medium’s evolution from family-centric storytelling to more layered, values-driven drama. His latest work, E TV’s ‘Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu,’ underscores themes of family legacy, women’s resilience and moral continuity that have long defined his screen sensibility.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:06 PM IST)

Shivakumar Seeks Defence Land for Seven Projects, Including 730-Acre Public Park Near Iblur

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has petitioned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeking land for seven development projects, including a proposed permanent public park and lung space spread across about 730 acres near the Iblur Firing Range. The move underscores the state government’s push to secure large urban land parcels for public infrastructure in Bengaluru, where land scarcity and competing institutional claims have become a defining policy challenge.

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

Government Urges Banks to Build Quantum-Ready Defences and AI Resilience Framework

India’s finance ministry has asked banks to prepare for a sector-wide transition to post-quantum security while also developing an artificial intelligence resilience framework, according to an official familiar with the matter. The move reflects growing concern that encrypted financial data could be harvested now and decrypted later by future quantum computers, forcing lenders to align on common industry standards rather than fragmented internal fixes.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

India Must Accelerate Indigenous Defence Tech Through Closer Industry-Academia Ties, Defence Minister Says

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India must deepen collaboration between the armed forces, academia and the defence industry to speed up the development and adoption of indigenous technologies as warfare evolves rapidly. He framed self-reliance in defence not as a slogan but as a strategic necessity shaped by changing battlefield realities, supply-chain risks and the need for faster innovation cycles.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 08:54 PM IST

Germany’s Coalition Fractures as Labour Minister Resigns Amid SPD Turmoil

Germany’s already fragile governing coalition has been jolted by the resignation of Labour Minister Hubertus Heil, deepening pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s administration at a politically sensitive moment. The move underscores widening strains inside the Social Democrats and raises fresh doubts about the coalition’s ability to project stability as it navigates economic weakness, internal party tensions and a difficult governing calendar.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 07:53 PM IST

Defence Minister of State to Attend Special NCC Joint Conference in Guwahati

Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth will attend the Special Joint Conference of NCC State Representatives and Additional Directors General in Guwahati, underscoring the government’s continued emphasis on cadet training, youth mobilisation, and civil-military engagement. The meeting is expected to review operational priorities, coordination mechanisms, and the National Cadet Corps’ role in strengthening discipline and national service across states.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 08:10 AM IST

Man Arrested in Poland Over Alleged Plot Against Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Polish authorities have detained a man suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, according to multiple reports citing law enforcement sources. The arrest comes amid heightened concern in Europe over political violence, extremist threats and the security of senior government officials.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM IST

India Urges Banks to Build Sector-Wide Quantum Transition and AI Resilience Plan

India's finance ministry has asked banks to begin preparing for a sector-wide transition to post-quantum security while also developing an artificial intelligence resilience framework, according to an official familiar with the matter. The move reflects growing concern over so-called "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks, in which adversaries store encrypted financial data today in anticipation of future quantum computing capabilities.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM IST

Iran Conflict Puts Pressure on Healey’s Budget Plans, Think Tank Warns

A new warning from the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggests that escalating tensions involving Iran could complicate the UK government’s budget arithmetic and force Defence Secretary John Healey to confront tighter spending choices. The think tank says Britain cannot rely on a cautious, “steady as you go” approach if it wants to meet existing commitments while absorbing fresh geopolitical and fiscal shocks.

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