May 16, 2026

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Assam train tragedy: Elephant toll rises to 8; Jharkhand cancels 8 trains from Dec 22–24, NE imposes curbs | Guwahati News

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Elephant deaths in Assam tragically rose to eight after a Rajdhani Express collision, prompting a speed restriction for trains. Meanwhile, Jharkhand’s railway division cancelled eight trains due to heightened wild elephant movement near tracks, marking the third consecutive cancellation to prioritize animal safety. GUWAHATI/JAMSHEDPUR: Elephant deaths from a Rajdhani Express collision in central Assam rose…

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‘Challenge remains complex’: China shares pollution playbook for Delhi; vehicle curbs, industrial overhaul in list | India News

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NEW DELHI: As the national capital reels in pollution, Chinese Embassy in India is sharing step-by-step guide to tackle air pollution.“Both China and India know the struggle with air pollution amid rapid urbanization. While the challenge remains complex, China’s sustained efforts over the past decade have delivered noticeable improvements. In the coming days, we’ll share…

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Toxic air chokes Delhi-NCR: AQI remains in ‘severe’ zone; GRAP-4 curbs continue | Delhi News

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NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR woke up to dense layers of toxic smog on Tuesday, with air quality ranging from poor to severe across the region, raising serious health concerns for residents.Several areas, including Anand Vihar, AIIMS, Ghazipur and India Gate, were covered in dense layers of toxic smog. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at Anand Vihar…

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Delhi AQI soars to 455: GRAP stage III-IV triggers vehicle curbs, 50% WFH for offices, hybrid classes for schools | Delhi News

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NEW DELHI: Restrictions on the movement of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar; work from home for 50% staff in govt and private offices in Delhi; hybrid mode for classes till IX and XI in Delhi; ban on construction and demolition activity, and barring…

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H-1B visa curbs: US reschedules December interviews to 2026; tighter social media checks slow processing

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Hundreds of H-1B and H-4 visa appointments scheduled for mid- to late-December 2025 are being cancelled and pushed to March 2026 as US consulates overhaul screening procedures, according to immigration firm Fragomen, according to an ET report.Consular posts have cited a new mandatory online presence review for H-1B applicants and their dependents that comes into…

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US sanctions: Washington eases curbs on Lukoil outlets outside Russia; exemption valid till April 2026

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A dispatch rider passes in front empty building of the Lukoil headquarter in Sofia, Bulgaria (Picture credit: AP) The United States has temporarily lifted some restrictions on Lukoil-branded fuel stations operating outside Russia, allowing them to continue running despite sanctions placed on the parent company. The treasury department confirmed on Thursday that these stations —…

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‘China running a racket’: EU attacks Beijing’s rare earth curbs; bloc looking for alternatives

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The European Union on Tuesday sharply criticised China’s tightening grip over rare earth exports, with the bloc’s industry chief warning that Beijing’s curbs amount to a “racket” and threaten Europe’s strategic autonomy.Addressing EU lawmakers, European Commission vice president Stephane Sejourne said the bloc must urgently accelerate efforts to cut its reliance on Chinese critical minerals….

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Trade watch: Govt tightens curbs on platinum jewellery; move targets FTA misuse

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The government on Monday tightened import controls on select categories of platinum jewellery, imposing licensing requirements until April 30, 2026, in an effort to check misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly with ASEAN nations, PTI reported.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in a fresh notification, revised the import policy for these platinum jewellery…

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As America tightens H1B curbs, are Indians losing out or finally gaining an edge?

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When the H-1B visa curbs tightened, the American Dream didn’t just flicker; it shattered, shrank, and crumbled for thousands of Indian professionals. Yet, the louder noise reverberated through the corridors: Would the tremors in Washington rattle India’s dreams, its pipeline, or its economy? Fortunately, the early signals said otherwise.At a metro station outside the Indian…

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US-China trade boost: US hopes to finalise China rare earths deal by Thanksgiving; Beijing to suspend export curbs

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The United States is hoping to finalise its rare earths agreement with China by Thanksgiving, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, signalling momentum in the negotiations launched after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in South Korea last month, AFP reported.The tentative deal reached in late October includes a one-year suspension of…

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