Indian Bureau of Mines invites applications to set up mineral exchangeThe Indian Bureau of Mines is inviting applications from companies to set up a mineral exchange. Interested applicants have until November ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Govt pushes rare-earth magnet capacity as India seeks greater control over critical manufacturing inputs: Shaktikanta DasThe government is working to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets, crucial for automobiles, electronics and other manuf...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Pvt investment, strategic resource security, global openness key for growth path ahead: FM SitharamanIndia's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted strategic priorities to build resilience amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. ...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman calls for open, rules-based global economic ties amid geopolitical tensionsAt the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about fostering international trade policies that are not only open but also pr...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
India's resilience built over past decade, structural autonomy key to future: Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said India's economic resilience has been built consciously over the past decade thro...
03 Oct, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Sanctions, tariffs turn into policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K MishraP K Mishra highlighted the impact of geopolitical tensions on global markets and economic vulnerabilities. He mentioned that India is diver...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Stained bathroom taps? Try these simple home cleaning tricks to remove hard-water marks and restore their shineBathroom fixtures can lose their luster due to mineral deposits and hard water issues. To revamp their appearance, a simple vinegar cleanin...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have donated about $4.7 billion so far. But it is still a drop in the bucket for the Amazon founderJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have pledged an impressive $25 million to bolster ocean conservation initiatives across various Pacific natio...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Mars had a secret water history: NASA rover finds ancient groundwater and hot fluids that reshaped the planet after its ancient lake vanishedNASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Jezero Crater's Margin Unit was influenced by various water processes. The findings reveal altera...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Why NASA is studying 1.2-billion-year-old Scottish rocks for clues to ancient life on Mars and the Red Planet’s watery pastAncient rocks found in Scotland's Stoer Formation are being studied by NASA to understand potential signs of life. These rocks formed 1.2 b...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
China, US slash tariffs on USD 30 billion on imports: Chinese Commerce MinistryIn a significant development, China and the United States have finalized ten key outcomes during their recent economic and trade discussion...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
IIP growth comes in at 8% in August compared with 7.4% in JulyManufacturing set a record by growing at 8% or more in the past three consecutive months.
28 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Midwest Energy to set up Rs 250-crore rare earth magnet plant in HyderabadMidwest Energy is setting up India’s first sintered NdFeB magnet plant in Hyderabad, with commercial production expected to begin by mid-Oc...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stabilityDuring Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran wa...
27 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Wufu, or the five blessings in Chinese tradition: Is the number 5 getting unlucky for Donald TrumpFor centuries, five has been tied to an idea called wufu, or the “Five Blessings.” The tradition comes from the Book of Documents and descr...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
'Busan Agreement' explained: What the US-China trade truce means for world tradeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of the Busan Agreement until January 10, 2027. This extension allows both sides...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Behind the Modi-Xi border thaw, India's dependence on Chinese imports, especially rare earths, keeps deepeningIndia faces a significant trade deficit with China, importing substantially more goods than it exports. Chinese firms offer superior price ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST