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Cabinet approves five-year ₹2,814 cr push for critical mineral processing

The five-year scheme aims to strengthen India's critical mineral ecosystem, with implementation scheduled from 2026-27 to 2030-31

Delhi HC warns against forum shopping in intellectual property disputes

The court returned 17 commercial suits, largely involving intellectual property disputes, saying the parties had little or no substantial connection with Delhi

Govt to give two-year extension of tenure for Agniveers: CDS Gen Subramani

Addressing the press, the CDS said Agniveers granted the extension would be considered for permanent positions in the armed forces based on an assessment of their performance

PFRDA revises NPS scheme naming rules: What changes for subscribers

New rules will require PoPs to show schemes from all pension funds within a subscriber's chosen risk category

Cabinet approves ₹4,371 crore to overhaul India's data collection system

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Cabinet has cleared ₹4,371 crore to modernise the country's data collection system

US midterms 2026: Democrats win control of Congress in major blow to Trump

Democrats win control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a setback to Donald Trump, as several key Republican-held seats fall to the opposition party

US AI data centres turn to retired jet engines to meet power demand

With AI infrastructure driving electricity demand, US data centre operators are turning to retired aircraft engines converted into generators to secure power faster

UK Home Secretary sets out new settlement rules for migrants: What to know

Standard settlement waiting period will double to 10 years, with faster routes for high earners and select workers.

US midterms election results 2026: Check full list of House, Senate winners

US midterms polls: A total of 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and governorships in 36 US states were contested in the 2026 midterm elections

Laws penalising having more than 2 children have lost relevance: SC

Supreme Court referred the validity of a two-child disqualification provision under Maharashtra law to a larger bench, saying such laws raise concerns over reproductive autonomy under Article 21

EPFO WhatsApp number: How to check PF balance and download passbook

EPFO's new facility also lets subscribers track their five latest account entries and get assistance under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

Irdai introduces four-layer motor insurance structure from December 15

Motor insurance will have four separate covers, including third-party liability, cover for passengers, personal accident cover and protection against damage to the insured vehicle

Trump says US will end $4 billion annual military aid to Israel by December

Trump has announced plans to end annual military assistance to Israel by December 2026, claiming the country no longer needs US funding

Google Gemini may infringe publishers' rights, EU court adviser says

An adviser to the EU's top court has backed publishers in a copyright dispute over Google's Gemini chatbot, saying its reuse of press articles may infringe their rights in certain circumstances

Shapoorji Pallonji looks to monetise 3,000 acres land, eyes ₹10k cr revenue

The real estate arm plans to monetise land parcels across Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur through plotted development projects over the next three to four years, with a revenue potential of over ₹10,000 crore

Delhi wakes to another smoggy morning, AQI at 373; NCR cities also choke

Punjabi Bagh records the highest reading at 452, followed by Jahangirpuri at 450; Gurugram and Noida also report 'very poor' air

VB-G RAM G rules: What changes for workers seeking grievance redressal?

The final rules prescribe a 15-day deadline for resolving complaints but drop several accountability provisions from the May draft, raising questions about their implementation

Air Suvidha Form mandatory for all arrivals in India: Here's how to fill it

All passengers, including Indian citizens and foreign nationals, must submit the online health declaration 24 hours before arrival

Gold shopping this Dhanteras: Here's what you must check before paying

Dhanteras 2026: Gold buying checklist to help you avoid costly mistakes and make an informed purchase

No one can claim indefinite right to occupy designated protest site: SC

Supreme Court said protest sites cannot be occupied indefinitely, stressing the need to balance the right to protest with the right to trade and earn a livelihood, particularly for daily-wage workers