US–China trade ties: Beijing halts export ban on ‘dual-use’ materials; gallium, germanium, antimony set to flow again

China has stepped back from one of its toughest trade measures against the United States, pausing a ban that restricted exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and other products linked to high-tech manufacturing. The commerce ministry said on Sunday that the suspension applies to “dual-use” items, goods that can be used for both civilian and military…

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ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Registration deadline for 2,623 posts extended, apply online by November 17

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025 The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has officially announced the recruitment of 2,623 apprentices under the Apprentices Act for 2025. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th class to Bachelor’s degrees in relevant fields can apply. The online application process, originally set to close earlier, has been extended till 17th…

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China CPI: Inflation rises 0.2% after months of stagnation in October; property and spending pressures persist

China saw a mild increase in consumer prices in October, breaking a stretch of stagnation and decline as the world’s second-largest economy continues to fight a series of economic setbacks. Official figures released on Sunday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that the consumer price index (CPI) edged up 0.2% year-on-year last month….

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‘It’s T20, but he still… ‘: South Africa legend heaps praise on Rohit Sharma, leaves out Virat Kohli from list | Cricket News

Despite his retirement from T20Is, Rohit Sharma remains Hashim Amla’s favorite T20 batter among current stars. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former South Africa captain Hashim Amla has heaped praise on Rohit Sharma, calling him one of his favourite T20 batters in the world right now. In a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Amla’s admiration…

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State anthem mandatory in West Bengal schools, Darjeeling opts out: Uniformity vs. identity debate explained

When the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education told every government and aided school to open assembly with the state anthem Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal, the Hills read a larger message: Uniform ritual, uniform identity. The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) pushed back, saying the order won’t apply to Darjeeling schools. In a letter to the…

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