Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visitPresident Donald Trump is set to visit China soon. He has previously praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, trade disputes and China's...
10 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
China, Iran ‘weaponised’ global economy to counter US: reportGlobal economic competition intensifies as China and Iran use supply chains and trade routes for strategic advantage. This challenges the U...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to attend US critical minerals meet amid China’s supply-chain weaponisationIndia is set to participate in a key US-organized meet on critical minerals, with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw likely to represent the nation....
11 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Cabinet likely to give nod to Rs 7,000 cr rare earths scheme: ReportThe Union Cabinet is poised to approve a Rs 7,000 crore incentive scheme for rare earth permanent magnets, aiming to secure critical materi...
26 Nov, 2025, 01.05 PM IST
An auto holy grail: Motors that don't rely on Chinese rare earthsAutomakers are urgently seeking alternatives to rare-earth metals, primarily sourced from China, due to supply chain vulnerabilities and ge...
25 Nov, 2025, 10.19 AM IST
China's rare earth blackmail backfires, strengthening global resolve against China's economic coercionChina's attempt to control rare earth minerals has failed. The United States and its allies are now finding new sources. This move has unit...
02 Nov, 2025, 08.03 PM IST
China controls 90% of global rare earth supply, can 'weaponise' it: HCL cofounder Ajai ChowdhryAjai Chowdhry, cofounder of HCL and chairman of the National Quantum Mission, has warned that China's dominance over rare earth elements po...
29 Oct, 2025, 06.16 PM IST
India widens hunt for rare earths — eyes Chile, Peru trade deals to ease supplyIndia is actively working to secure its rare earth mineral supply. The nation is negotiating trade agreements with Chile and Peru, while al...
17 Oct, 2025, 11.29 PM IST
Govt working on steps to improve supply of rare earth minerals: Piyush GoyalIndia is ramping up its production of essential rare earth minerals, as the government actively pursues trade agreements with Chile and Per...
17 Oct, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
China weaponises rare earths, risks global tech stabilityTaiwan's tech and manufacturing sectors face potential disruptions as China tightens rare earth export controls. New licensing rules requir...
12 Oct, 2025, 08.19 PM IST
China's rare earth curbs gone, but the trap remainsChina's recent lifting of export curbs to India offers temporary relief but highlights India's vulnerability due to its dependence on Chine...
23 Aug, 2025, 09.54 PM IST
India moves to conserve its rare earths, seeks halt to Japan exports, sources sayIndia has requested IREL to halt rare earth exports to Japan, aiming to secure domestic supplies and lessen reliance on China. This decisio...
13 Jun, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Rare Earth isn't all that rare, actuallyChina's attempt to control rare earth minerals may not work. Other countries are starting to mine and refine these resources. India, with t...
10 Jun, 2025, 10.46 PM IST
Batteries, EVs under threat? India fires on all cylinders for rare earths amid China's tightening gripIndia is accelerating its efforts to secure critical mineral supplies, driven by China's increasing control over rare earth elements. New D...
08 Jun, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
China's rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefieldChina is strategically weaponizing its supply chain, mirroring U.S. export controls. Recent rare earth export license issues, highlighted b...
06 Jun, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
The world's auto supply chain is in the hands of a few Chinese bureaucratsChina's control over rare earth magnet exports, crucial for electric vehicles and other industries, has become a point of contention in the...
06 Jun, 2025, 11.27 AM IST
India tests first anti-satellite missile system, codenamed Mission ShaktiIndia is only the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability.
28 Mar, 2019, 09.40 AM IST