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The US government has rolled out Project Vault, a $12 billion scheme to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to shield American companies from global supply disruptions

The US-led Gaza Peace Board, proposed by President Donald Trump, will oversee ceasefire, governance and rebuilding in Gaza, with India among the countries invited to join

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could withdraw troops from eastern regions if Russia does the same and the area is turned into a demilitarised zone under international monitoring

China has secretly built a prototype machine to make advanced AI chips, aiming to end Western dominance, with working chips expected by 2028-2030

The draft VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 seeks to replace MNREGA to offer 125 days of rural work, focus on durable assets, improve transparency, and align employment schemes with rural economy and needs

The government says India sets its own air quality standards and does not follow WHO guidelines; cities are ranked under NCAP, with top performers rewarded annually

The Bill was tabled earlier amid the Opposition's protest demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

The Trump administration has agreed to invest up to $150 million in xLight, a startup building new chipmaking lasers, marking its first Chips Act award this term

Karnataka is set to introduced the Rohith Vemula Bill 2025 to stop caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities, creating new complaint system, penalties and protection for SC/ST students

Two West Virginia Guard members were shot near the White House, and the suspect, an Afghan national, had entered the US in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome

The Trump administration has shut down its Department of Government Efficiency, with officials confirming the unit no longer exists, even though it was meant to run for eight more months

A US federal court has rejected the FTC's attempt to break up Meta, ruling that Instagram and WhatsApp can remain under the company's control - a major blow to regulators targeting Big Tech dominance

Users reported broken pages and slow loading for websites after many of the world's largest online services, including ChatGPT and X, that depend on Cloudflare for security, were disrupted on November

Four cheetahs and three cheetah cubs have died in the last four months with fighting, illness, and weakness being the main causes

Global alcohol consumption is falling as people drink less, but India stands out with rising liquor sales and a growing market for spirits

Highway users can report dirty toilets at toll plazas of National Highways Authority of India via the Rajmargyatra app and earn one-time FASTag reward; the drive runs until October 31, 2025

Shortage, Soaring Premiums Force Funds Like Tata, Axis, Kotak to Suspend Silver FoF Subscriptions

The newly inaugurated final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line) is an underground line which connects Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade

The EU's new entry/exit system requires non-EU travellers to register fingerprints, facial scans, and personal details on first entry to the Schengen area, excluding Ireland and Cyprus

Indian IT companies, heavy users of H-1B and L-1 visas, face fresh scrutiny as US policy tightens, raising questions on talent mobility and onsite project costs