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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicVedanta Sterlite

Topic: Vedanta Sterlite

‘Give back livelihoods’ — newspaper ads pop up in support of Sterlite plant, shut since 2018 stir

While anti-Sterlite protesters call the ad 'corporate scheming', those in favour cite setback to local economy caused by plant's closure. The case comes up in SC on 21 February.

Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper oxygen plant halts production after developing ‘technical snag’

The company said it anticipated a 'minor technical fluctuation' since the plant remained unattended for three years. A technical expert group has been onsite to monitor the situation.

Sterlite copper plant to stay shut in Tamil Nadu as Supreme Court sets aside NGT order

Vedanta's Sterlite copper plant was closed in May 2018 amid violent protests over pollution concerns. In December, the NGT asked the Tamil Nadu govt to reopen it.

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Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.