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IndiaFinancial ServicesDirections under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Puducherry Co-operative Urban Bank LtdIt is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. Reserve Bank of India21 Oct, 18:30

United KingdomFinancial ServicesReferral of the proposed Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund subsidy scheme by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeThe Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) concerning its proposed Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund subsidy scheme.Competition and Markets Authority21 Oct, 13:00

European UnionRegulationKeynote speech by Commissioner Kubilius at Future Forces Forum 2026European Commission Speech Prague, 21 Oct 2026 Good afternoon, It is my great pleasure to be here at this prominent Future Forces Forum. It's great to be part of this discussion on the Future of Civilian Sec...European Commission21 Oct, 12:53

United KingdomM&A / TransactionsNRG Fleet Services / Specialist Fleet Services merger inquiryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by NRG Fleet Services of Specialist Fleet Services.Competition and Markets Authority21 Oct, 11:00

European UnionInvestigationsDaily News 21 / 10 / 2026European Commission Daily news Brussels, 21 Oct 2026 Commission to investigate how Booking.com combats scams and fraud under the Digital Services Act Today, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings t...European Commission21 Oct, 10:23

United KingdomCourtsTransparency data: Workforce management information: MOJInformation on the Ministry of Justice, its agencies and executive non-departmental public bodies’ paybills (see the 'details' section located at the bottom of page for more information).Ministry of Justice21 Oct, 09:37

European UnionRegulationCommission greenlights Germany's final payment request for €6 billion under NextGenerationEUEuropean Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Oct 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Germany's fourth and final payment request worth €6 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextEuropean Commission21 Oct, 09:09

European UnionInvestigationsCommission to investigate how Booking.com combats scams and fraud under the Digital Services ActEuropean Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Oct 2026 Today, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) by not having diligently assessed or effectiEuropean Commission21 Oct, 08:37

European UnionRegulationSpeech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 21 Oct 2026 President Metsola, dear Roberta, President Costa, dear António, Honourable Members, We have had a long and dense European Council. Let me touch on two of the ma...European Commission21 Oct, 07:04

European UnionRegulationJoint statement by Presidents von der Leyen and CostaEuropean Commission Statement Brussels, 20 Oct 2026 We deeply regret the ratification today by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jur...European Commission20 Oct, 18:36

European UnionRegulationPress remarks by Executive Vice-President Fitto and Commissioner Kadis on Vision 2040 for a thriving fisheries and aquaculture sectorEuropean Commission Speech Brussels, 20 Oct 2026 Executive Vice-President Fitto Good afternoon everyone, Today, the Commission approved the Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture, including the EU Strategy ...European Commission20 Oct, 15:43

United KingdomM&A / Transactionsnexfibre / Substantial merger inquiryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Liberty Global, Telefónica and InfraVia, through their joint venture nexfibre, of Substantial (including Netomnia, Brsk, Brsk ISP and YouFibre). LibCompetition and Markets Authority20 Oct, 15:30

United KingdomCourtsOfficial Statistics: Tribunals statistics quarterly: April to June 2026Type and volume of tribunal cases received, disposed of or outstanding. This also includes statistics on the Gender Recognition Certificate applied for and granted by HMCTS Gender Recognition Panel.Ministry of Justice20 Oct, 15:29

United StatesFinancial ServicesSEC and AMF Announce Supervisory MOU To Enhance Cooperation for Investment Advisers and Investment Service ProvidersThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to facilitate consultation and information-sharing in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission20 Oct, 14:25

United StatesFinancial ServicesSEC, FSA Hold Autumn Financial Regulatory DialogueThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Autumn SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2026.The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts betU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission20 Oct, 13:51

European UnionRegulationRemarks by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Síkela on Europe's Northern Neighbourhood: A New Strategy for the ArcticEuropean Commission Speech Strasbourg, 20 Oct 2026 High Representative Kallas Good afternoon everyone, Today the College adopted a Joint Communication entitled the European Northern Neighbourhood: A New Strat...European Commission20 Oct, 13:24

United StatesInvestigationsPhilippines-Based American Fraudster Pleads Guilty to Targeting Thousands of U.S. Servicemembers and VeteransRobert Wayne Boling Jr., 45, a U.S. citizen who previously resided in the Philippines, pleaded guilty today for his role in an identity-theft and fraud scheme that victimized thousands of U.S. servicemembers and veterans.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesCourtsFormer California State Correctional Lieutenant Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes And Smuggling Contraband Into PrisonSAN JOSE - Matthew L. Madsen pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to smuggle contraband into state prison in exchange for approximately $100,000 in payments from an inmateU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsFormer Residential Reentry Center Employee Charged with Illegally Accepting Gratuities from Inmate<strong>NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – </strong>On October 14, 2026, <strong>SHYENNE WHITE</strong>, was charged with Receiving Illegal Gratuity by a Public Official, announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesCourtsLewiston Man Sentenced for Attempted Sex Trafficking of MinorsAccording to court records, Muktar was arrested in January 2025 after he offered money for sex with purported minors using his cell phone.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsIllegal Alien Sentenced for Making a False Statement Regarding U.S. Citizenship and Identity TheftU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsOmaha Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Being a Felon in Possession of a FirearmJamar Brown, 38, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 15, 2026, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesCourtsLincoln Man Sentenced to More Than 13 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute MethamphetamineRamon Gaytan, 36, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 15, 2026, in federal court in Lincoln for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine actual and 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesCourtsNiobrara Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Burglarizing a Residence on the Santee Sioux ReservationClifford Jost, 21, of Niobrara, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 14, 2026, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for committing burglary within the Santee Sioux Reservation.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsDelco Man Indicted for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Including One Fitted With Machine Gun Conversion DeviceU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsMichigan Woman Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax ConspiracyA Michigan woman pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States for more than a decade, and to causing a tax loss of approximately $1.7 million.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsSacramento Man Indicted for Threats to Kill Children at Nearby ChurchLo Saetern, 35, of Sacramento, was charged by indictment with making interstate threats, threats involving explosives, and possession of ammunition as a prohibited person.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesM&A / TransactionsLaredo man sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force investigation involving fatal fentanyl dealA 34-year-old man has been ordered to prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that resulted in the death of another personU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsNomination of Joseph P. Falvey to serve as United States District Judge for the Northern District of IndianaU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsLoveland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison, Nearly $250,000 in Restitution for Social Security Fraud and Housing FraudDENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Antoinette Vazquez Cobain, 67, of Loveland, Colorado, was sentenced to six months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release in adU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsStatesville, North Carolina Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute 500 Grams or More of CocaineU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsGrand Rapids Man Involved in Interstate Drug Trafficking through U.S. Mail Sentenced to 20 Years in PrisonU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsLeake County Man Sentenced for Assault on the Choctaw Indian ReservationU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsCarthage Woman Pleads Guilty to Possession With Intent to Distribute MethamphetamineU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsMaryland Man Convicted of $18.7M Medicare Fraud for Respiratory Testing Scheme Targeting Nursing HomesA federal jury in the District of Maryland convicted a laboratory owner yesterday for taking advantage of nursing homes that needed COVID-19 tests during the pandemic and fraudulently billing Medicare more than $18 million for other expensiU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsNeshoba County Man Sentenced for Theft on ReservationU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsTexas Man to Plead Guilty to Role in $1.5 Million Deed Fraud and Money Laundering SchemesBOSTON – A Texas man has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly impersonating property owners, selling their land and then laundering the proceeds of the deed fraud scheme. The scheme allegedly involved more than $1.5 million in fraudulent proU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsGuatemalan National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry into the United StatesJorge Mendez-Romero, 47, a Guatemalan national who was previously indicted by a grand jury pleaded guilty to one count of illegal reentry into the United States after being previously deported.U.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsBaltimore County Woman Indicted in Federal $2.5 Million Paycheck Protection Program Funds Case<strong>Baltimore, Maryland</strong> – A Maryland woman is facing indictment stemming from submitting fraudulent applications for millions of dollars in federal loans. Kara DiPietro, 49, of Towson, is charged with bank fraud in connection wU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsHomeland Security Task Force investigation results in arrests of three men for their roles in narcotics trafficking operationU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Rodney Stanley, 58, of Greece, NY, Leonardo Gaskin, 36, of West Henrietta, NY, and Shanimba Nelson, 52, of Irondequoit, NY, were arrested and charged in separate criminal complaints for tU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United StatesInvestigationsNew Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Role in Counterfeit Pill Manufacturing and Distribution OperationEMANUEL PAYTON, 35, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 151 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release for his participation in the large-scale manufacture and traffickiU.S. Department of Justice20 Oct, 13:00

United KingdomRegulationTransparency data: Characteristics of children affected by household imprisonmentA publication providing descriptive statistics on a cohort of Welsh children aged 10 to 14 in 2011 and affected by household imprisonment between 2011 and 2014.Ministry of Justice20 Oct, 12:46

European UnionRegulationCommission welcomes political agreement on the future organic rulebookEuropean Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Oct 2026 The European Commission welcomes today's agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to amend certain production, labelling and certification rules, as well as rules on tEuropean Commission20 Oct, 11:42

United KingdomCompetitionProposed NFC access conduct requirement for Apple’s mobile platformThe consultation sets out the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s proposed near field communication (NFC) access conduct requirement and its provisional assessment of its effectiveness and proportionality.Competition and Markets Authority20 Oct, 11:01

United KingdomCompetitionIssues relating to NFC access on iOSThe CMA sought views on key issues relating to near field communication (NFC) access on iOS.Competition and Markets Authority20 Oct, 11:00

United KingdomCompetitionThe CMA's programme of work across mobile platformsWhat the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has done, and will do, to promote innovation, investment and growth in UK mobile platforms.Competition and Markets Authority20 Oct, 11:00

United KingdomCompetitionApple’s mobile platformThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Apple as having strategic market status (SMS) in the provision of its mobile platform.Competition and Markets Authority20 Oct, 11:00

United KingdomCompetitionCMA outlines proposals to unlock contactless technology on Apple iPhoneOpening up iPhone contactless technology could boost innovation, lower costs and help UK fintechs grow.Competition and Markets Authority20 Oct, 11:00

European UnionRegulationDaily News 20 / 10 / 2026European Commission Daily news Brussels, 20 Oct 2026 Commission data shows continued growth in sustainable investments across the EU Over €1.2 trillion has been invested in sustainable activities in the EU since 2...European Commission20 Oct, 10:45

United KingdomCourtsOfficial Statistics: Justice data lab statistics: July 2026Tailored reports assessing the impact of rehabilitation programmes on reoffending behaviour analysed within the previous quarter, and summary of results to date.Ministry of Justice20 Oct, 10:18

United KingdomM&A / TransactionsIntersurgical / Teleflex (Acute Care and Interventional Urology businesses) merger inquiryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by Intersurgical AG of the acute care and interventional urology businesses of Teleflex Incorporated, following which control over Intersurgical AG Competition and Markets Authority20 Oct, 10:00

United StatesFinancial ServicesSEC Announces Roundtable on Machine-Understandable Data in the Age of Super IntelligenceThe Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on November 9, 2026, to discuss the use of machine-understandable data and Super Intelligence (SI) and related risks and costs.“In the age of SI, high-quaU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission19 Oct, 18:19

United KingdomRegulationAccredited official statistics: Coroners statistics 2025Annual data on deaths reported to coroners, including inquests and post-mortems held, inquest conclusions recorded and finds reported to coroners under treasure legislation.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 16:16

United KingdomCorporateMichelle Jarman-Howe appointed Director General of PrisonsMichelle Jarman-Howe has been appointed Director General of Prisons following a recruitment process.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 16:02

United KingdomM&A / TransactionsBT / TalkTalk merger inquiryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by British Telecommunications Limited of TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and PlatformX Communications Limited.Competition and Markets Authority19 Oct, 15:31

United KingdomCompetitionRWE energy code modification appealThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its determination and order in the appeal brought by companies within the RWE group against Gas and Electricity Markets Authority's (GEMA) 1 May 2026 decision to reject a proposed moCompetition and Markets Authority19 Oct, 14:00

United KingdomRegulationCorporate report: HMPPS evidence to Prison Service Pay Review Body: 2027HMPPS written evidence submission to the Prison Service Pay Review Body for the 2027 to 2028 pay round. This outlines HMPPS pay proposals for all operational prison staff.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 14:00

United KingdomCourtsCorporate report: Ministry of Justice evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body 2027 to 2028The Ministry of Justice’s evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body for the 2027to 2028 annual review of judicial pay.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 12:59

United KingdomRegulationBerwyn PrisonBerwyn is a men’s prison in Wrexham, North Wales.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 12:46

United KingdomRegulationHollesley Bay PrisonHollesley Bay is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) for men over 18 in Woodbridge, Suffolk.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 12:07

United KingdomRegulationWarren Hill PrisonWarren Hill is a male adult prison near Hollesley village in Suffolk.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 12:07

United KingdomRegulationTransparency data: Prison population: weekly estate figures 2026Weekly prison population figures for 2026.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 11:27

United KingdomRegulationImpact assessment: Crime and Policing Act 2026: impact assessmentsImpact assessments relating to the Crime and Policing Act 2026.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 11:18

United KingdomRegulationNew Hall Prison and Young Offender InstitutionNew Hall is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Flockton, West Yorkshire, for women aged 18 and over.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 11:10

United KingdomRegulationPolicy paper: Approved premises inspection response letters and action plansHMPPS action plans and response letters in response to HM Inspectorate of Probation’s (HMIP’s) inspections of approved premises.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 09:44

United KingdomRegulationPolicy paper: HMP Bure: action planHM Prison and Probation Service action plan for Bure Prison in response to HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) inspection.Ministry of Justice19 Oct, 09:24

European UnionInvestigationsNorwegian DPA fines Xandr EUR 8 600 000 for unlawful processing of personal data<div class="heading-wrapper"><h2 id="background-information">Background information</h2><ul><li>Date of final decision: 2 October 2026</li><li>National case </li><li>Controller: Xandr Inc.</li><li>Legal References: Article 6 (Lawfulness of European Data Protection Board16 Oct, 13:00

United KingdomCourtsMinistry of Justice: Data FirstData First is a pioneering data-linking, research and academic engagement programme led by the Ministry of Justice and funded by ADR UK.Ministry of Justice16 Oct, 12:34

United KingdomM&A / TransactionsDaily Mail and General Trust plc / Telegraph Media Group merger inquiryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by Daily Mail and General Trust plc of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited.Competition and Markets Authority16 Oct, 11:47

United KingdomM&A / TransactionsRedBird IMI / Telegraph Media Group merger inquiryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by RedBird IMI of Telegraph Media Group.Competition and Markets Authority16 Oct, 11:47

United KingdomCompetitionDecision: Business software and cloud servicesActions set out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on business software and cloud services.Competition and Markets Authority16 Oct, 10:02

United KingdomCompetitionMicrosoft’s business software ecosystemThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether to designate Microsoft as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its business software ecosystem.Competition and Markets Authority16 Oct, 10:02

United KingdomCompetitionProposed decision: SMS investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystemThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) invites comments on its proposed decision to designate Microsoft as having strategic market status (SMS) in respect of its business software ecosystem.Competition and Markets Authority16 Oct, 10:02

United KingdomRegulationTransparency data: MOJ: spending over £500 on a government procurement card 2026Reports on departmental spending over £500 with a government procurement card (GPC).Ministry of Justice16 Oct, 10:00

United KingdomCompetitionCMA takes first steps to ensure choice in business softwareCMA proposes to designate Microsoft with strategic market status in its business software ecosystem.Competition and Markets Authority16 Oct, 10:00

United KingdomM&A / TransactionsResearch: Jurisdiction and competition tests for the previously anticipated acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group Holdings by RB Investco Limited- January 2024 PIINCompetition and Markets Authority report to the Secretary of State examining public interest considerations with regards to the previously anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings.Competition and Markets Authority16 Oct, 09:01

United KingdomRegulationCrime and Policing Act 2026: Offences relating to pornographyThis page outlines the new criminal offences related to pornography introduced by the Crime and Policing Act 2026.Ministry of Justice16 Oct, 09:00

United KingdomRegulationVictims of abuse to be better supported by their communityGovernment launches campaign to help everyone know how to Respond to disclosures of abuse with people urged to "Listen.Believe.Support."Ministry of Justice15 Oct, 12:56

United StatesFinancial ServicesSEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation CrowdfundingThe Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue discussing IPO modernization and explore potential policU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission14 Oct, 15:30

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