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Trump Xi Trade Deal Brings Tariff Cuts and Rare Earth Truce

November 03, 2025

 

  • The United States and China have signed a major trade agreement aimed at easing tensions after years of economic confrontation. Finalised in Busan, South Korea, in November 2025, the pact between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sets out measures to reduce tariffs, reopen agricultural trade, and suspend restrictions on key industrial materials. The deal is valid for one year, marking a temporary but important step toward trade normalisation between the two largest global economies.

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Maharashtra Declares Leprosy a Notifiable Disease Key Points for Exams

November 03, 2025

 

  • Maharashtra has officially declared leprosy (Hansen’s disease) a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all healthcare providers—government, private, NGO, and corporate—to report every confirmed case to health authorities. The notification took effect on 30 October 2025 and aims to strengthen disease surveillance, ensure early treatment, and prevent disabilities.

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Sheikh Hasina Declared Fugitive by Bangladesh CID in Sedition Case

November 02, 2025

 

  • Bangladesh’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has declared former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a fugitive in a major sedition case linked to the online platform “Joy Bangla Brigade.” Now living in exile in India after being ousted in August 2024, Hasina faces allegations of orchestrating anti-state activities from abroad. The CID’s move follows formal approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs under Section 196 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which mandates government consent before any sedition proceedings.

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Kane Williamson Retires from T20Is: End of an Era in New Zealand Cricket

November 02, 2025

 

  • New Zealand’s iconic batsman and captain, Kane Williamson, has announced his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), concluding a distinguished career in the shortest format. The 35-year-old’s decision comes as part of New Zealand’s effort to rebuild ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, ensuring a smooth transition for younger players.

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Employee Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025: Boosting Workforce Formalisation and EPF Coverage

November 02, 2025

 

  • The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employee Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025, a six-month initiative designed to bring unregistered employees under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) framework. The scheme, active from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, aims to simplify EPF compliance, promote formal employment, and encourage voluntary regularisation by employers.

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