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Kevin Mandia, founder of cybersecurity firm Mandiant, has launched a new startup called Armadin, which raised $255.5 million in funding at a $2.5 billion valuation. The company focuses on 'agent swarm' security, an approach built around fleets of autonomous AI agents. The large round and steep valuation for a brand-new company are drawing attention, given Mandia's track record after selling Mandiant to Google for $5.4 billion.

Moneycontrol is hosting its Startup Conclave 2026, streamed live under the theme 'The Big Reset: AI Shift, Profitability, Valuation'. The event brings together founders, investors and industry leaders to debate how artificial intelligence is reshaping startup strategies, and why the sector is pivoting from growth-at-all-costs toward sustainable profits and realistic valuations.

A Marion man who was found not guilty of murdering his son is now seeking an outside mental health evaluation. Details of his case, including the outcome of the original trial and the reasons for requesting the independent evaluation, have not been made public beyond the initial report.

A passage on theatre-making describes the step before rehearsals: casting the play. The author discovers that filling roles is anything but easy — with a play calling for three ladies and five gentlemen, matching eight actors to eight parts proves a genuine challenge.

A group of United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners is launching a multi-agency impact evaluation window focused on anticipatory action in a changing climate, scheduled for October 2026. The initiative will assess how well forecast-based and early-warning interventions reduce climate-related disaster impacts before they strike, feeding evidence into future humanitarian funding and programme design.

Digital artist Victor Studio Art has released a new vector illustration titled 'Mano Mística con Ojo y Alas', a mystical hand with an eye and wings in a vintage, retro style. The piece is being promoted as printable art and design merchandise, including stickers, mugs, t-shirts and framed prints, sold through platforms such as Etsy and Displate.

Anthropic is reportedly preparing one of the largest stock market debuts in tech history, targeting a public listing by mid-November at a valuation of around $2 trillion. The maker of the Claude chatbot would rank among the biggest IPOs ever if it proceeds. Observers are debating whether the figure reflects genuine demand for AI companies or bubble-era hype, with the outcome likely to shape sentiment across the entire AI sector.

Researchers have published a study describing the synthesis and characterization of novel metal complexes built from 1-isopropyl-1H-benzimidazole-2-carbaldehyde and tri-substituted imidazole ligands. The work, carried out in the journal Nature, also includes biological evaluation and computational studies of the compounds, examining their potential activity and properties.

Global leaders have signed an open letter calling for independent evaluation of artificial intelligence systems. The appeal urges oversight of AI development that is not controlled by the companies building the technology. The MacArthur Foundation is among the signatories, and the letter is drawing attention amid ongoing international debate over AI safety and regulation.

A judge has ordered a psychological evaluation for the man accused of killing a woman in Central Park, New York City. The order will assess the defendant's mental fitness as the criminal case moves forward. Details about the suspect and the circumstances of the killing have not been included in the available reporting.

Shawn Stines has asked an appeals court to block a second court-ordered mental health evaluation. The request comes as part of ongoing legal proceedings in his case, and local news outlets are covering the filing. It remains unclear what grounds his legal team is citing for opposing the additional evaluation, and the appeals court has not yet ruled on the request.

China's ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, described the personal rapport between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump as the 'most valuable strategic asset' in US-China relations. The remarks underscore Beijing's effort to emphasise leader-level ties as a stabilising force amid ongoing trade, technology and diplomatic friction between the two countries.

Trimble says it is still evaluating a possible sale of its transport technology business, with no final decision announced. The unit, built around logistics and fleet-management software including the former TMW Systems operations, has been under strategic review as the company reshapes its portfolio toward higher-margin software and data services. Investors are watching for clarity on timing and potential buyers, and any divestment would mark a significant step in Trimble's broader restructuring efforts.