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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: Mines

Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine to help slow Russian advances in the east

US expects Ukraine to use mines in its own territory, though it has committed not to use them in civilian areas. US has provided Ukraine with anti-tank mines throughout war with Russia.

India holds workshop on offshore mining, reviews auction plan

Workshop held in Delhi focused on the development of sustainable and environment-friendly offshore mining and technology to support it.

India inks pact to boost critical minerals processing, clean energy transition

Ministry of Mines signs MoU to boost domestic critical minerals processing industry, aims to become a global hub.

Ministry of Mines to host Critical Minerals Summit in New Delhi

The summit will bring together industry leaders, startups, government officials, scientists, academics, and policy experts.

South Africa’s deep mines grapple with thousands returning to work

Social distancing, screening and testing will hamper the country’s deep-level mines, which have been operating with half their workforce since a five-week shutdown ended at the beginning of May. @Saif Ullah Khan

Our harbours may be vulnerable for 20 years, and Indian Navy can’t do much

Indian Navy’s sole remaining mine-sweeping and mine-hunting vessel is due for de-commissioning soon.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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.