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Chinese firms are finding ways to dodge Beijing's rare-earth export control
Chinese companies are redesigning magnets, rethinking manufacturing processes and changing how products are shipped, to maintain access to Western buyers but without breaking the law
 "Chinese firms are finding ways to dodge Beijing's rare-earth export control")
India to become fastest-growing renewable energy market by 2030: WEF
A World Economic Forum report says India will lead global growth in renewable capacity and generation through 2030, driven by higher clean-energy investment and policy support such as PLI schemes
 "India to become fastest-growing renewable energy market by 2030: WEF")
Europe's green push cuts emissions, but can its economy bear the cost now?
Europe's drive to cut emissions has delivered big climate gains, but soaring energy costs, factory closures and political backlash are forcing a tough choice between ecological ambition and economic s
 "Europe's green push cuts emissions, but can its economy bear the cost now?")
Pakistan passes Bill to protect minorities, set up rights commission
Pakistan's Parliament has approved a long-pending bill to strengthen protections for minority communities and create a statutory commission to oversee their rights and address discrimination
 "Pakistan passes Bill to protect minorities, set up rights commission")
Do new labour codes support 72-hour work week idea? Here's the truth
The 72-hour work week has been a topic of debate. Some industry leaders support the idea, while many young professionals strongly oppose it. Do new labour codes support it?
 "Do new labour codes support 72-hour work week idea? Here's the truth")
Russia expects India's reduced oil imports to recover soon despite US curbs
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains an important supplier of energy to India and called for the set-up of trade mechanisms that cannot be affected by third countries
 "Russia expects India's reduced oil imports to recover soon despite US curbs")
Canada's student permit cancellations a broken promise for Indian families
Punjab MP and LPU founder-chancellor Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal says Canada's move to allow cancellation of issued study permits has shaken Indian families and highlights the need for stronger safeguards
 "Canada's student permit cancellations a broken promise for Indian families")
How toxic air is quietly triggering behavioural changes in children
As toxic air penetrates deep into the bloodstream and reaches the brain, experts warn of rising neuroinflammation in children that can quietly shape behaviour, learning and development
 "How toxic air is quietly triggering behavioural changes in children")
Nvidia, Japan's Fanuc team up for major 'physical AI' leap in robotics
Fanuc and Nvidia are working together to build AI-powered industrial robots that can understand voice commands and operate safely around people
 "Nvidia, Japan's Fanuc team up for major 'physical AI' leap in robotics")
Eyeing work abroad? Here's how you can apply in Germany, Italy, Japan & NZ
Global hiring needs are expanding, creating fresh opportunities for skilled workers
 "Eyeing work abroad? Here's how you can apply in Germany, Italy, Japan & NZ")
Explained: What new labour codes mean for petroleum industry workers
Earlier, safety regulations in this sector relied mainly on the Factories Act, 1948, which provided a limited, factory-centric approach to hazardous industries
 "Explained: What new labour codes mean for petroleum industry workers")
How heavy metals in polluted air trigger fatigue, headaches and brain fog
Beyond PM2.5 and PM10, polluted air carries neurotoxic metals like lead, arsenic and cadmium that inflame the brain, disrupt energy pathways and trigger fatigue and fogginess on high-AQI days
 "How heavy metals in polluted air trigger fatigue, headaches and brain fog")
New complex housing Prime Minister's Office to be called 'Seva Teerth'
The building is part of the larger Central Vista redevelopment project, which aims to bring major government offices into one integrated zone to improve efficiency
 "New complex housing Prime Minister's Office to be called 'Seva Teerth'")
Eldest, middle, or youngest: Does birth order shape who you finally become?
Does being the firstborn, middle child or youngest shape personality? Psychologists say effects are small, while culture, parenting styles and sibling roles matter far more
 "Eldest, middle, or youngest: Does birth order shape who you finally become?")
'We are united': Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reject leadership-change buzz
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar said there were no differences between them, attempting to end speculation over a possible leadership shift in the state
 "'We are united': Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reject leadership-change buzz")
WHO calls for 'responsible use' of GLP-1 drugs for long term obesity care
The guideline reframes obesity as a chronic disease needing lifelong care, recommending GLP-1 therapies with behavioural support rather than relying on medication alone
 "WHO calls for 'responsible use' of GLP-1 drugs for long term obesity care")
8th Pay Commission: Govt explains if 58% DA be merged with basic pay
8th Pay Commission Updates: Finance Ministry statement means any fundamental changes to the pay structure will likely only come from the newly constituted 8th Central Pay Commission
 "8th Pay Commission: Govt explains if 58% DA be merged with basic pay")
Can HIV be cured? New research shows long-term remission may be closer
Early trial results show that combining antibodies and T-cells helped some people living with HIV maintain viral control for months without daily ART, raising cautious hope for long-term remission
 "Can HIV be cured? New research shows long-term remission may be closer")
EPFO disposes of 99% of higher pension applications under EPS 1995: Govt
Over 1.5 million applications processed; most retirees now getting revised pensions
 "EPFO disposes of 99% of higher pension applications under EPS 1995: Govt")
US visa wait times: Indians benefit as Delhi and Chennai speeds rise
Several Indian cities are reporting shorter US visa wait times this month, with faster movement in student and visitor categories, even as some global posts continue to see long delays
 "US visa wait times: Indians benefit as Delhi and Chennai speeds rise")