Oxygen produced in the absence of sunlight is called ‘dark oxygen’. The discovery calls into question how life on Earth began. Also, dark oxygen can support seafloor ecosystems.
The 8:1 verdict provides clarity on a long-standing issue related to the legal framework governing mining royalties, highlights distinction between royalty and tax.
Ministry of Mines has also announched launch of 4th tranche of auction of 21 critical and strategic minerals blocks spread over 8 states & valued at an estimated Rs 83,000 crore.
Carlsberg Ridge & Afanasy-Nikitin Seamount in Indian Ocean are of New Delhi's interest for which it has submitted applications for exploration to International Seabed Authority.
Court also issued directions to Archaeological Survey of India to file report on protected monument’s deficiencies and steps initiated to maintain it. Next hearing on 9 July.
In application to SC, Federation of Indian Mineral Industries describes unauthorised mining operations prevalent in Karnataka decade ago as 'extraordinary situation' that no longer exist.
From mobile phones to e-vehicles, all modern tech dependent on critical minerals. Bidding to likely be completed within a month. J&K's 5.9 mn tonne lithium reserve could be on auction list.
Mamdani’s politics feels unusual compared to India’s current climate. He unapologetically foregrounds Muslim identity at a time when doing so in India invites scrutiny.
On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.
This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.
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