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Amid China’s chokehold, how India’s Rs 7,280-crore rare earth magnets push seeks some wriggle room

December 02, 2025 7:14 am

The Centre has approved a scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets in India. Can this scheme make India truly self-reliant? Where does India stand in the global supply chain?

At G20, ACITI alliance between Australia, Canada and India is the clearest sign that global tech power is going multipolar

November 25, 2025 11:43 am

As old multilateral structures fade, ACITI represents more than just a diplomatic handshake; it is a signal that agile coalitions will shape the future of AI, critical minerals and strategic technologies

The world this week: Trump-Xi meeting; India’s 6-month exemption from US sanctions on Chabahar port; and shaky ceasefire in Gaza

November 01, 2025 12:01 pm

From the first meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in 6 years to Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.

Where is India in the rare earths game?

October 31, 2025 6:39 pm

India is a fringe player and will continue to be so in the foreseeable future. It will be dependent on the kindness of other countries to source its supply of critical minerals and also rare earths

Trump-Xi ‘G2’ Meet | From Busan, a question: Is the chaos of trade wars subsiding?

October 31, 2025 12:49 pm

The Trump-Xi meeting can be viewed as a positive step toward resolving issues through negotiations rather than confrontation. The US and China are systemic players, and conflicts between them have global repercussions

Amid Trump-Xi talks, India gives update on rare earths licences for imports from China

October 30, 2025 6:04 pm

The Indian Express earlier reported that as many as four Indian companies, including DE Diamond, Hitachi and Continental India, are learnt to have gained permits to import Chinese rare magnets.

Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts

October 29, 2025 4:24 am

Tokyo is also keen to secure US backing against China

Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs

October 13, 2025 9:50 am

Taiwan is home to the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, the producer of the vast majority of advanced chips that are a key component of artificial intelligence applications.

India in talks with Australia to source rare earth minerals, says official

July 08, 2025 4:00 pm

Besides rare earth, both private and public sectors in India have shown interest in copper blocks in Australia, the official said.

Explained: How China has caused a DAP supply squeeze

June 30, 2025 12:06 pm

From being India’s top supplier to stopping exports, China has triggered a shortage of the key fertiliser DAP. But both the industry and farmers have adjusted to that. Here's how

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Jamming with the cicadas in New Jersey: A once in 17 years event

June 12, 2021 2:32 pm

Two weeks ago, Brood X cicadas stormed New Jersey. A once in a 17 years event, the cicadas emerged from the ground and were found in pools, parks and branches.

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