China built its mineral empire with foresight. The US is reacting with tariffs. And emerging powers like India are stepping in with strategic steps toward autonomy.
Encompassing value chain, from exploration and mining to beneficiation, processing, and recovery, the mission aims to intensify domestic exploration efforts.
CJI Chandrachud, reading out verdict for himself & 7 judges, held Parliament does not have power to tax mineral rights under Constitution. Justice B V Nagarathna gave dissenting views.
The Joint Statement from the US and Norway commits the two countries to deepen their partnership in the areas of sustainable, high-standard, market-oriented critical minerals mining and processing activities.
In SC affidavit, Ministry of Mines & Minerals rubbishes claims of scarcity of iron ore as 'unfounded', says robust indigenous steel industry important to realise ‘Developed India by 2047' vision.
Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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