25 minerals exempted from customs duty. Sitharaman also announced setting up of ‘Critical Mineral Mission’ for production, recycling, and overseas acquisition of mineral assets.
India has been pursuing a trade agreement with Peru since 2017. The two countries held the 6th round of negotiations last month and talks are scheduled to be held again in December.
This was the 2nd time this year that the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board blocked a Chinese company from investing in the country's critical minerals sector.
Bill to amend Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act to be tabled during monsoon session. Govt also seeks to allow commercial mining of mineral resources in offshore areas.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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