India and Myanmar signal closer rare earth mining tiesIndia and Myanmar are enhancing cooperation in rare earths sector. Indian teams visited Myanmar in December 2024 and February 2026. This co...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
India must cut launch costs, boost local manufacturing to become world's third-largest space economy: DoT officialIndia is on a mission to become the world's third-largest space economy by the year 2033. This ambitious vision hinges on vital changes in ...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
EAM S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio hold talks in Manila on trade, energyExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila. They discussed trade, tariffs, energy, defence, cri...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
India's renewable energy installed capacity reaches 288.58 GW from 76.38 GW in 2014: Shripad NaikRenewable energy capacity grew significantly from 2014 to 2026. Solar and wind power form the largest portions of this installed capacity. ...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Kazakhstan President calls for human-centric AI, echoing India's visionKazakhstan's President Tokayev addressed the urgent call for fair global governance of artificial intelligence at a conference in Shanghai....
19 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Deloitte projects 6.5-6.8% GDP expansion in FY27, growth to strengthen in second halfDeloitte India on Sunday projected India's economy to grow between 6.5% and 6.8% in the current financial year, with momentum expected to p...
19 Jul, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Crisil Ratings upgrades long-term ratings of Vedanta group companiesCrisil Ratings has upgraded Vedanta group companies' long-term ratings to AA+ and assigned a stable outlook. This upgrade reflects the stro...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
China's rare earth curbs put $6.5 trillion of global output at riskChina's rare earth export curbs could endanger trillions in global production. The International Energy Agency suggests multilateral stockp...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Supply chain reset puts emerging markets at the heart of critical minerals value chain: ReportCritical minerals demand is growing strongly, creating opportunities for emerging markets. Resource-rich nations can move beyond mining int...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warnsGlobal economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating c...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Eighth tranche of critical mineral auctions launchedIndia's mines ministry has launched its eighth critical mineral block e-auction. Twenty blocks across nine states are now available for bid...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Critical energy minerals should become engine for sustainable development: India at UNIndia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Harish Pravathaneni made these remarks while addressing the plenary...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, cre...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
US-Iran war: Oil flow through Hormuz rises after ceasefire, but fresh strikes spark fears, IEA saysIran war news: Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz recovered sharply after a ceasefire. Renewed hostilities this week have revived uncer...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Global Market: IEA sees global oil demand recovering as Strait of Hormuz flows resumeGlobal oil demand is showing signs of recovery as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resume and crude prices ease, the International En...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Fresh US-Iran clash clouds IEA oil outlook despite June supply lift from Hormuz reopeningGlobal oil supply rebounded in June after a ceasefire allowed Strait of Hormuz transit. However, renewed hostilities between the United Sta...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.43 PM IST