Police and mining officers seized three soil-laden tractors and an excavator in a raid at Ganianalh, Ganjam district, on Sunday night. The vehicles were involved in illegal extraction of minor minerals.
India's belated inclusion in the US-led Pax Silica initiative mirrors its delayed entry into the Minerals Security Partnership, raising questions about its strategic value and technological edge.
Rare Earth Minerals, a group of 17 metallic elements, are becoming the crucial resource driving modern technology and industry, often called the new oil of our era.
A junior hockey coach in Haryana's Rewari has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a minor girl. Police confirm the accused used his position of trust to commit the crime. Read the full details.
Karnataka police arrest 12, including father & grandmother, for forcing a minor into prostitution in Chikkamagaluru. Case filed under POCSO, BNS, and Immoral Traffic Act. Read the shocking details.
Shocking cases emerge from Kangra and Chamba where two minor girls were forced into motherhood. Authorities file cases under POCSO Act. Read the full report.
Ghaziabad police arrest a 22-year-old man for allegedly abducting and repeatedly raping a minor girl over two years. The accused, known to the victim's family, was apprehended from Hapur.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in North Delhi's Burari for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The incident occurred on Friday when the accused, her landlord, entered her home. Read the full details.
A 15-year-old student in Rourkela has been sent to a correctional home for allegedly raping a 14-year-old classmate, who became pregnant. The girl attempted to terminate the pregnancy with pills. Read the full details.
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.
Kerala High Court validates the Minerals Vesting Act 2021 but rules the state cannot claim royalty for minerals extracted from private land in Malabar before the law existed. Read the full analysis.
A Sri Ganganagar court delivers a stern 20-year sentence to an 18-year-old for raping a minor girl. Read the full details of the case and the court's decisive ruling.
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.
Australia's vast lithium, copper, nickel, and cobalt reserves are fueling India's renewable energy and clean mobility goals. Bilateral trade has doubled in five years, with new agreements on the horizon.
India's critical minerals sector could grow to $30 billion with streamlined policies. Experts urge for a single-window clearance and stable regulations to attract investment and secure supply chains.
A 16-year-old girl in Jajpur was found to be four months pregnant, leading to a police case against a neighbour for alleged sexual abuse. The accused is absconding. Read the full story.
Jalandhar police file case against man for sexually assaulting a minor girl and publicly disclosing her identity on social media. The accused is currently absconding.
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by her friend's father and two others after being held captive for 12 days in Hapur. Police have registered an FIR under multiple sections including gangrape and Pocso Act.
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.
The 2025 AU-EU Summit in Luanda marks a pivotal shift from donor-recipient dynamics to interest-driven cooperation, focusing on trade, critical minerals, and debt restructuring amid global changes.
India's steel ministry directs SAIL & NMDC to secure overseas mineral assets like coking coal, lithium & copper. Strategic move aims to cut import bills & ensure supply security amidst global shifts.
India is planning for a massive 3 TWh battery energy storage capacity by 2047, a six-fold increase driven by EVs and data centers. Discover the $840 billion roadmap.
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
The US government has invested $10 billion in private firms under Trump, focusing on minerals & semiconductors to counter China. Read about the deals & concerns.
China's export controls on minerals vital for semiconductors and green tech expose Western supply chain vulnerabilities. Discover why diversification is slow and what it means for the energy transition.
India and Canada strengthen economic ties with focus on critical minerals, clean energy and technology. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 through CEPA agreement.
The failure of Australian company Peak Rare Earths to develop Tanzania's mine reveals China's strategic control over critical minerals. Learn how Western efforts collapsed.
India joins Australia and Canada in a trilateral technology partnership focusing on green energy innovation and resilient supply chains, including critical minerals. Discover how this alliance will shape future cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlines India's human-centric development vision at G20 summit, proposing critical minerals circularity initiative for global cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during G20 Summit, discussing enhanced cooperation in defence, security, and critical minerals trade.