Karnataka Drought Threat Puts CM Shivakumar's Rural-Urban Balancing Act to Test

China's Rare Earth Magnet Exports to US Stay Low Despite Trump-Xi Trade Deal

A trade agreement between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping included commitments to maintain supplies of critical materials, notably rare-earth magnets. The deal, reached in October, was intended to pause the ongoing trade war between the two nations. Despite this agreement, China's exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States have remained at low levels. The gap between diplomatic commitments and actual trade flows raises questions about the practical impact of the truce on critical supply chains.

'Disgusting what govt is doing': Rahul slams police action against protesters; shares video

Bihar's 551 New Model Schools Directed to Be Painted Saffron, Sparking Political Row

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated 551 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools on Sunday. Education department sources revealed that officials have been directed to paint all these schools saffron, replacing conventional colours like pink, sky blue, and yellow. The decision has triggered a political controversy in the state. Critics have raised objections to the use of saffron, a colour associated with Hindu nationalism, for government school buildings.

Delhi High Court Questions Passport Demand for Refugee in Landmark Case

The Delhi High Court has raised a pointed question about whether a refugee can reasonably be expected to hold a passport. The case centers on Maung Henry Htoo Aung Linn, a refugee whose situation has drawn significant judicial attention. The court's query challenges the standard documentation requirements typically applied to individuals seeking legal status. The case highlights the broader tension between immigration law and the realities faced by those fleeing their home countries.