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In sweeping move, Trump announces permanent pause on migration from ‘Third World’ countries
Decision sends shockwaves through India, raising fears of blocked student visas, stalled work opportunities and potential disruption for thousands of Indian immigrants already living in US

Putin to visit India on Dec 4-5 for 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
PM Modi will hold extensive talks to review bilateral progress and shape the next phase of the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ with Russia

DoT affirms cybersecurity overhaul still in force after Gazette mix-up
Telecommunication Cyber Security Amendment Rules, 2025 remain legally enforceable, and will roll out major frameworks including mobile number validation, resale-device IMEI scrubbing

Another ‘NUDGE’ from CBDT: Spotlight on undisclosed offshore wealth
High-risk taxpayers to get alerts from Nov 28; Board urges them to correct foreign asset and income disclosures to avoid black-money penalties; advises them to revise ITRs by Dec 31

India, UAE target faster trade expansion as bilateral commerce tops $100 bn
Both sides agreed to accelerate CEPA implementation through stronger regulatory cooperation, streamlined market access, and a push to boost non-oil and non-precious-metal trade to $100 bn by 2030

A Bungalow, a Symbol & a Message: Power Play on Patna’s 10 Circular Road
The move to reclaim the bungalow from Rabri Devi isn’t bureaucracy; it’s a calculated strike in Bihar’s power war, signalling an attempt to tear down the last physical symbol of the Lalu era

Advanced estimates project record Kharif output; food grain production set to rise by 3.87 MT
Food grain output is expected to reach 173.33 million tonnes, driven by higher yields of rice, maize, pulses, oilseeds and sugarcane, despite localized crop losses due to excessive rainfall
World Bank approves two major digital-infra projects
Initiatives aim to improve learning outcomes in Punjab and boost the incomes of small and marginal farmers in Maharashtra through technology-based solutions

Constitution holiest book of our country: President Murmu
PM Modi: The Constitution not only grants rights but also entrusts duties that form the core of responsible citizenship. Every action of ours should strengthen national goals
Cabinet clears ₹7,280-cr plan for India’s first integrated rare-earth magnet plant
Scheme aims to establish 6,000-MTPA manufacturing capacity, covering entire value chain from conversion of rare-earth oxides into metals, metals into alloys, and alloys into finished permanent magnets
CCEA approves ₹2,781 cr for two major railway infra projects
Both initiatives aim to significantly strengthen rail connectivity and enhance operational efficiency across key regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat

India’s EV transition still stuck in first gear despite a pollution emergency. Why?
Worsening air crisis demands a clean-mobility shift, yet high costs, weak charging networks, policy gaps and buyer hesitation continue to stall large-scale EV adoption
