World Bank has a $19 billion gameplan to expand its critical minerals business in five yearsWorld Bank President Ajay Banga has set a target to quintuple the lender’s critical minerals business over five years, with financing proje...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
ReNew CEO warns China reliance puts energy transition at riskChina's dominance in solar panel production, controlling approximately 90%, poses risks to the global transition towards renewable energy a...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
The US has $100 billion to break China’s rare-earth grip. Can it stop Beijing from holding America’s supply chain hostage?The United States can access up to $100 billion in loans for developing its critical minerals industry. Despite this financial resource, it...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Jeff Bezos invests $100 million in US cities, including plan to turn old motorway ramp into 20-acre parkJeff Bezos is pledging an impressive $100 million to rejuvenate underutilized urban spaces in eight U.S. cities. This initiative will turn ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simple
Donald Trump announced the beginning of exploration for oil and gas in Greenland which may alleviate energy concerns. Despite Trump's optim...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Donald Trump has ambitious oil drilling plans for Greenland: Why extraction could be delayed for decadesDonald Trump has announced intentions for large-scale oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, emphasizing its potential resources. The an...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Where does India stand in a world of 'choke points'? EAM Jaishankar weighs inExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s population, $4 trillion economy and growth potential make the label of a ‘middle power’...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
NASA’s Perseverance Rover sets new driving record on Mars, reaching 45.2 kilometresNASA’s Perseverance rover has travelled 45.2 kilometres in Mars, setting a fresh record for the farthest distance driven by a vehicle on th...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Not gold, GDP, military strength or rare earths: Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, says this hidden metric reveals true economic strengthElon Musk has offered a different way to judge the strength of a major economy. In an October 10 post on X, the Tesla and SpaceX chief exec...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Northern Lights could light up UK skies again on Sunday as Met Office issues fresh forecast-here's what you need to knowThe Northern Lights recently illuminated the skies across the UK, captivating many photographers and stargazers. Bright colors including pi...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talksChina and the European Union held successful trade talks aimed at managing contentious disputes and avoiding escalation. Chinese Commerce M...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Govt likely to finalise critical minerals stockpiling policy in a monthMines Secretary Keshav Chandra indicated that a policy on stockpiling critical minerals will be announced soon. This initiative is designed...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Global Market: Yuan strengthens as dollar retreats; China pushes back against undervaluation claimsThe Chinese yuan strengthened against the US dollar as the greenback retreated from an 18-month high. Beijing defended its currency policy ...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Trump administration opens direct talks with Myanmar junta, signals shift from isolation to engagementThe Trump administration has opened direct talks with Myanmar’s military-installed government, US officials said, marking a shift from Wash...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India, Myanmar discuss initiatives to strengthen defence cooperationIndia and Myanmar convened for the third Defence Cooperation Meeting to assess previous initiatives and explore new collaboration. The meet...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.38 PM 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
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