» 12 counterfeit notes seized after ICICI Bank flagged suspicious deposits.
» Printing machine confiscated; illegal activity ongoing for 3 months.

Opposition parties passed a law restoring five public holidays.
Constitution Day (Dec 25) overlaps with Christmas, giving citizens a festive break.
Move seen as both cultural symbolism and political manoeuvring.

» Yearlong inquiry into China’s chip sector released by US Trade Representative.
» Trump–Xi truce eases trade war tensions that rattled global markets.
» Move signals balance between geopolitics and market stability.

Major setback for US tech firms relying on skilled foreign workers.
Boosts Trump’s campaign to restrict immigration and push demand for US workers.
The US Chamber of Commerce, which sued to block the proposal, may still appeal.

🔹Draft reflects joint Ukrainian–American stance, though some parts lean toward Washington’s position.
🔹Land compromise is the most contentious hurdle in talks with Putin.

- Truce envisioned Hamas removed from power, Gaza demilitarised and deradicalised.
- Gaza health ministry claims 400+ Palestinians killed since ceasefire began.
- Hamas insists it will only disarm if a Palestinian state is established.
- Trump’s 20‑point plan calls for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw, but divisions remain.

- Haven demand spikes as US blocks Venezuelan oil tankers.
- Silver & platinum also climb to record levels.
- Traders expect Fed to lower borrowing costs next year, boosting non‑yielding metals.