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Stocks in news: TCS, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Copper and Piramal FinanceThe Indian equity markets experienced a downturn today, with the Nifty50 index finishing slightly above 24,200. Traders brace for heightene...
11 airports to see Rs 8,622 crore private investment under 50-year concessionsIndia expects private operators to invest approximately ₹8,622 crore in eleven airports. These airports will be awarded through five bundle...
New headlight rules coming soon: What bike riders & vehicle owners need to know as govt plans to tighten high-intensity light normsAnticipated changes to road safety policies will restrict two-wheeler headlamps to low-beam mode only. Buses and heavy vehicles will be req...
West Bengal plans incentives to spur industrial investmentsThe government is exploring off-balance sheet incentives like soft loans to keep the weightage on budget-dependent industrial promotion low...
India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade pushIndia is strengthening trade ties with South American nations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will cha...
In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibilityScientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy...
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank cross one crore registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes.Over one crore NCMC RuPay smartcards were registered in five months. These cards now serve MSRTC concessional passengers across Maharashtra...
Shivakumar joins Kerala in opposing mining law changes, flags states’ fiscal powersKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joined Kerala CM VD Satheesan opposing new mining bill amendments. These changes could restrict stat...
India Inc should utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets, says govt officialIndustry must utilize free trade agreements for expanded market access and investment. Value addition and supply chain resilience are cruci...
Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets: SourcesCoal India is establishing its first overseas trading office in Singapore. This move aims to diversify into trading iron ore and critical m...
Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 minersA gold mining site collapsed Tuesday in western Central African Republic. At least thirty miners died and others remain trapped underground...
In 15 days, Cornell-engineered bacterium broke down olivine and extracted 75% of its magnesium, while releasing nickel and cobalt and forming a carbon-storing mineral that could link mine waste to cleaner batteriesA Cornell-engineered bacterium rapidly weathers olivine, extracting magnesium and releasing critical metals. This process also forms a carb...
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goodsUnited States and Canada face escalating trade disputes and potential tariffs. Negotiations are intensely underway to avoid new trade restr...
- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to miners
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. This legislation aims to standardize mineral taxation across Indi...
Mining for better RoI, better sharing nextIn a significant legislative shift, the Centre has revised a 1957 Act to enhance its oversight of mineral resources. The newly established ...
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...