These sources provide an overview of diverse and significant developments across India and the global stage. Domestically, they detail a major security incident involving the uncovered terror plot in Delhi and Ayodhya, alongside the political outcome of the Bihar elections where exit polls project an NDA victory despite the RJD emerging as the single-largest party. Judicial reforms are highlighted by the Supreme Court's mandate for High Courts to publicize the time taken to pronounce reserved judgments, enhancing judicial transparency. Economically, India is boosting its trade resilience through a large Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to counter U.S. tariffs and is securing critical mineral supply chains by rationalizing royalty rates for essential materials like graphite and zirconium. Finally, the sources also cover the rising issue of bomb hoaxes at Indian airports, the BCCI’s directive for senior cricketers like Kohli and Sharma to play domestic cricket, India’s growing national employability rate driven by AI and digital skills, and the U.S.'s new H-1B visa policy focusing on temporary knowledge transfer.

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