India's rare earth reserves huge, but production lags
India holds the world's 3rd largest rare earth reserves but contributes less than 1% to global production. A new report highlights the gap and China's dominance. Read more.
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Earth's Perihelion in January: Why Winter Stays Cold
Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun, called perihelion, in early January. Discover why this doesn't make winters warmer and what truly causes the seasons.
EV Makers Want Rare Earth Magnet Import Extension to 2027
India's top electric bus and truck manufacturers plan to request a one-year extension on import exemptions for rare earth magnet motors under the PM E-Drive scheme, citing persistent supply disruptions from China. Read more.
China's Rare Earth Ban: India's Auto Wake-Up Call
China's 2025 export ban on rare-earth magnets exposed India's auto sector vulnerability. Discover how companies and the government are building resilient supply chains for 2026.
India's Critical Minerals Mission Moving Slower Than Expected
India's critical minerals strategy is directionally correct but faces slower progress and funding gaps, says NovalSense report. The mission is vital for energy transition and reducing import reliance.
NASA: Bus-Sized Asteroid Made Safe Flyby on Dec 22, 2025
A bus-sized asteroid made a safe, tracked flyby of Earth on 22 December 2025. NASA confirms no risk, highlighting routine monitoring of near-Earth objects. Read details.
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Why We Don't Fall Off the Round Earth: Gravity Explained
Ever wondered why people on the bottom of Earth don't fall off? The answer lies in gravity, the fundamental force that pulls everything towards Earth's center. Discover the astonishing science that keeps us grounded.
India's ₹7,280-Crore Rare Earth Magnet Incentive Plan
India launches a ₹7,280-crore subsidy scheme to build domestic rare earth magnet plants, reducing reliance on China. Learn how the incentives work and its impact on defence, EVs, and renewables.
Andhra's Beach Sands: India's Rare Earth Mineral Goldmine
Andhra Pradesh's coastline holds vast, high-grade rare earth minerals crucial for EVs, defence & tech. New policies and mining leases aim to cut China dependence and fuel India's green energy transition. Explore the strategic shift.
Bengal Gold Deposits: 9 Sites Confirmed by GSI
GSI surveys reveal 9 potential gold sites & rare earth deposits in West Bengal. Details on Purulia-Bankura belt, resource estimates, and political hurdles. Read the full report.
Germany Looks to India for Rare Earth Magnets
German offshore wind firms explore India as an alternative source for rare earth magnets, crucial for turbines, to reduce dependence on China. India's manufacturing push could meet global demand.
India's Two-Pronged Path to Rare Earth Security
India is pursuing a dual strategy to secure its rare earth supply chain, combining domestic mining and recycling. This approach is crucial for building resilience and meeting soaring global demand. Read the expert analysis.
China-Japan Tensions Threaten Rare Earths Supply Chain
Military tensions between China and Japan escalate as Chinese jets lock onto Japanese aircraft. This could disrupt the critical rare earths supply chain, impacting global tech and EV sectors. Read the full analysis.
India allows rare earth magnet imports for e-ambulances till March 2026
India's heavy industries ministry proposes new rules for e-ambulances, allowing imports of critical traction motors till March 2026 under the PM E-Drive scheme to boost domestic EV manufacturing.
India's Rare Earth Magnet Challenge & EV Future
India's EV ambitions face a supply chain crisis, relying 100% on imports for crucial rare earth magnets. Learn about the hurdles and the strategic path to self-reliance.
UPSC Key Dec 2: Sanchar Saathi, GPS Spoofing, Obesity
Essential UPSC updates: Govt's Sanchar Saathi app directive, GPS spoofing threats, WHO's obesity guidelines, fiscal federalism debate, and India's rare-earth push. Key insights for Prelims & Mains.
Chinese firms find legal loopholes in rare-earth export curbs
Chinese magnet makers are tweaking formulas and embedding products in motors to legally bypass Beijing's export restrictions, maintaining crucial supplies to Western industries. Discover the strategies and geopolitical tensions.
India Plans Global EV Summit to Spur Investments, Fix Supply Chain
India is reworking its EV strategy and will host a Global EV Summit in March-April 2025 to attract investments, address supply chain issues, and boost domestic policy for e-trucks and buses. Read the full story.
India's Rare-Earth Magnet Challenge: Beyond Raw Materials
India now produces rare-earth metals but still imports advanced magnets from China. This structural vulnerability in EV and green tech supply chains demands a strategic, wide-angle policy response. Read the analysis.
India's Rs 7,280 Crore Rare Earth Magnets Scheme
India launches Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost rare earth magnet manufacturing, reducing 90% dependence on China. Learn how this impacts EVs, defense and renewable energy sectors.
India's ₹7,280-Crore Magnet Mission Challenges China
India launches a massive ₹7,280-crore REPM scheme to build its first integrated magnet ecosystem, cut import reliance, and boost EV and clean-energy sectors. Discover how this strategic move enhances national security.
GMDC shares surge 8.4% after rare earth magnets scheme approval
GMDC shares extend winning streak to 3 days, gaining 8.4% after Cabinet approves ₹7,280 crore incentive program for rare earth magnets to reduce China dependence. Read more.
India's ₹7,280 Crore Plan to Counter China Rare Earth Dominance
Indian government approves massive incentive scheme to establish domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing capacity, aiming to end China's 90% global stranglehold by 2027-28. Read how this impacts auto, defense sectors.
India's ₹7,280 Crore Rare Earth Magnet Plan
India launches ₹7,280 crore scheme for rare earth magnet production while emphasizing recycling and diplomacy to counter China's supply dominance. Read about India's strategic approach.
India's Rs 7,280 Crore Push for Rare Earth Magnets
Indian government approves Rs 7,280 crore PLI scheme for rare earth magnet manufacturing, boosting electric vehicles and defense sectors. Learn how this strategic move reduces import dependency.
₹7,280 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Magnets Approved
India launches ₹7,280 crore scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing import dependence for EVs, defense, and renewable energy sectors. Learn how this impacts India's green future.
India's ₹7,280 Crore Push for Rare Earth Independence
India launches ₹7,280 crore incentive scheme to manufacture 6,000 tonnes of rare earth magnets annually, reducing dependence on Chinese imports for automotive and defense sectors.
China's Rare Earth Control Reshapes Global Trade Dynamics
Explore how China's decades-long investment in rare earth elements gives Beijing crucial leverage in trade disputes with Washington and global markets. Discover the geopolitical implications.
Rs 7,280 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing
Indian cabinet approves Rs 7,280 crore PLI scheme for rare earth magnet manufacturing to boost electric vehicles and reduce import dependence. Details inside.
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