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.
Operation Sindhoor came as a blessing for Asim Munir. He could claim to have “won a war” and get promoted to a field marshal’s post. But the narrative hasn’t held.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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