Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dustDizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New ...
31 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
A warning to critical minerals buyers: Avoid butter mountains, aluminium floodsWestern nations are investing heavily in critical minerals to reduce dependence on China. However, experts warn this could lead to a surplu...
26 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Expert committee on Aravalli must consult domain experts, other stakeholders: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has announced the creation of a dedicated expert committee to delineate the Aravalli hills' boundaries. With a focus on c...
25 May, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining 'unlawful': international regulator to AFPDeep-sea mining companies face legal challenges if they proceed with plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor. The International Seab...
22 May, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Aravalli row: Won't pass order in favour of mining lease holders for now, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has stopped issuing orders for mining leases in the Aravalli hills. The court is receiving disturbing feedback about mini...
15 May, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Myanmar unearthed massive 4.2-pound ruby considered more valuable than the country’s largest-ever gemstoneMyanmar ruby discovery: Myanmar has found a massive 11,000-carat ruby in the Mogok region. This gem is considered exceptionally rare and va...
10 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Quote of the day by Princess Diana: 'A mother's arms are more comforting than...' Life lessons on love, care and human nature by princess of Wales and mother of heir to the British throneQuote of the day by Princess Diana reflects the bond between a mother and child and highlights emotional support in families. This explaine...
07 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Quote of the Day by F. W. de Klerk: 'Above all, we owe it to the children of the world…' —Inspiring quotes by South Africa's last apartheid presidentQuote of the Day: F. W. de Klerk, a pivotal figure in ending apartheid, is remembered for his call to prioritize children's futures by halt...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
In Finland, Europe's first complete lithium mine begins operationTrucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a craterlike landscape in western Finland, the first place in Europe to hous...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Bears loom over D-Street again; Gift Nifty hints at negative start. Key levels to watchIndian stock markets closed higher on Monday. The Nifty index saw a gain of 0.8%. Analysts anticipate a continued gradual upward trend. Pos...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
OpenAI CEO apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooterOpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has apologized to a Canadian town devastated by a February mass shooting, saying he was "deeply sorry" the company ...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
BJP will provide 1 lakh jobs to youth each year in infiltrator-free Bengal: Amit Shah in WBUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged to provide one lakh jobs annually to West Bengal's youth based on merit if the BJP secures victor...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju AeNorth Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test this month, featuring cluster bomb warheads, likely to enhance its ability to penet...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
West Asia War: India could limit sulphur exports as supplies tighten, sources sayWest Asia War: India may soon limit its sulphur exports. Industry groups have raised alarms about rising prices and supply chain issues. Th...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST