BDR Pharmaceuticals eyes controlling stake in Acme FormulationPAG acquired a controlling stake in Acme Formulation for $145 million (?1,054 crore) through its PAG Asia III buyout fund in 2021. Founder ...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital valued at $2.25 billion in Nasdaq debutShares of the company, which went public through direct listing, opened at $50 apiece, down nearly 5.7% from a reference price of $53 set b...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Odisha tightens iron ore grade checks after alleged royalty underreporting: ReportOdisha, India's largest iron ore-producing state, has stepped up quality-control inspections after authorities found instances of miners al...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
AI surveillance, multi-session NEET can restore trust: IIT Madras directorKamakoti, a member of the high-powered task force on examination reforms set up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and headed by former UIDAI ...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Why people spray vinegar on shower doors and the 15-minute trick that lifts cloudy hard-water depositsHard water minerals cause cloudy shower doors, leaving a chalky film behind. White vinegar, a weak acid, effectively dissolves these minera...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.29 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
As Zimbabwe's raw lithium ban pays off, ambitions growZimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in i...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM 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
Homebuyer finds water leakages and seepage issues weeks after buying flat; Telangana RERA orders builder to relay terrace flooring, carry out waterproofing workBuilder ordered by TGRERA to relay terrace flooring and execute comprehensive waterproof treatment to ensure a permanent solution to resolv...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Hindustan Zinc bets big on silver biz to drive growthSilver will drive Hindustan Zinc's growth over the next five years. Output is expected to double, significantly boosting earnings. Zinc pri...
25 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Gold softens on prospects of Fed rate hikes as Brent tops $100Gold prices edged lower on Friday, impacted by rising crude oil prices. Inflation concerns and higher interest rate expectations are streng...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
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
Lakshmi Mittal family-backed Amit Bhatia-led group eyes stake in $6 bn Liverpool FC: ReportA consortium led by Amit Bhatia is reportedly in talks to acquire a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC. This potential deal could v...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Maharashtra withdraws 2023 circular on minor mineral levy during land developmentMaharashtra government withdrew a May 2023 circular on minor mineral royalty. This move provides relief to developers facing legal disputes...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.24 PM IST