India begins to China-proof its infra push after the TBM shockIndia is accelerating efforts to localise mining and construction equipment manufacturing after Chinese export delays disrupted supplies of...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
China export curbs put $6.5 trillion global supply chains at risk: IEAGlobal supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges. China's export controls on rare earth elements impacted...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Trilateral critical mineral deals, wider air pact key to India-UAE ties ahead, says UAE MinisterIndia and the UAE are exploring joint investments in third countries for critical minerals. This strategic partnership aims to secure vital...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India gears up for month-long summit diplomacy: PM Modi to attend SCO meet, host Brics Summit & address UNGAIndia begins a month of high-stakes diplomacy with key international summits. Prime Minister Modi will attend the SCO Summit and host the B...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
India and Australia must move decisively to build resilient energy supply chainsIndia and Australia must build resilient energy supply chains for regional stability. Critical minerals are foundational for this proposed ...
26 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
US business activity hits 8-month high but supply strains, costs riseUS business activity expanded at its fastest pace in eight months during July. Strong domestic demand for services offset cooling factory p...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Why US' Russia act need not worry IndiaThe proposed US Sanctioning Russia Act, which could impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, may have limited chances of beco...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Beneath California's Salton Sea lies 3.4 million tons of lithium, potentially enough to build 375 million electric-vehicle batteriesCalifornia's Salton Sea holds immense lithium reserves, potentially ending foreign dependence for electric vehicle batteries. This discover...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks fall on tech selloff, oil trades above $100Asian stocks declined following a Wall Street tech selloff and investor doubts about artificial intelligence returns. Oil prices held their...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
UAE eyes energy, food, semiconductor sectors for stronger investment ties with GujaratThe United Arab Emirates plans to increase investments in Gujarat's food security and energy sectors. Logistics and semiconductors are also...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
No nation or grouping can tackle global volatility alone: S Jaishankar at India-ASEAN FMs' meetGlobal turbulence stresses supply chains, energy, food, and health security. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted this volati...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
World is 'extremely turbulent', Foreign Minister Jaishankar calls for deeper India-ASEAN cooperationThe world faces extreme turbulence, requiring deeper cooperation between India and ASEAN. No single nation or grouping can manage these glo...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 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
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