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India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday that several Indian companies have received licences to import rare earths from China. The move comes amid tightening global supply dynamics and export restrictions imposed by Beijing that have threatened to disrupt the availability of critical minerals for domestic industries.Rare earth elements are essential for a wide range of
The Ministry of Mines has officially recognised the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and the Centre for Materials For Electronics Technology (C-MET), Hyderabad, as Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). The announcement was approved by the Project Approval and Advisory Committee (PAAC) on 24 October 2025.This strategic recognition
Top economic officials from the United States and China convened in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to avert fresh escalation in their ongoing trade war.The talks, taking place on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, are part of efforts to pave the way for a bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week in South Korea.The meeting comes amid rising tensions
China has intensified its control over the global supply of rare earth elements — vital inputs for defence, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing — through the extension of export restrictions. The move underscores how deeply the world’s industrial and military complexes rely on Chinese-sourced critical minerals.Experts warn that the tightening curbs pose a serious risk to global defence
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture, engulfed by overlapping crises on domestic, regional, and international fronts. Border skirmishes with Afghanistan have intensified in recent weeks, particularly along the Durand Line, where militant incursions and artillery exchanges have eroded earlier diplomatic conventions, according to a video report by Gaurav Sawant of India Today.Islamabad’s repeated
The Indian government is preparing to launch the National Critical Mineral Stockpile (NCMS), an initiative designed to ensure the steady availability of rare earth elements (REEs) critical to strategic industries.The program seeks to mitigate risks arising from global supply disruptions, particularly following China’s recent export curbs on rare earth magnets essential for electric vehicles, wind
Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, arrived in New Delhi on October 15, marking the beginning of his three-day official visit aimed at strengthening India-Brazil relations.Accompanied by his wife, Maria Lucia Alckmin, the visit underscores both nations’ intent to enhance cooperation in areas of trade, energy, and strategic
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent public remarks praising President Donald Trump have triggered widespread outrage in Pakistan. His effusive tone, described by critics as “needless flattery,” has revived uncomfortable memories of Pakistan’s historical dependence on Washington.Many Pakistanis believe Sharif’s overt praise undermines national dignity at a time when the country seeks to project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa of Mongolia on October 14, 2025, in New Delhi, marking a significant moment in the 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Mongolia.The meeting took place at Hyderabad House, where the two leaders exchanged warm greetings and planted a sapling together as a symbol of their partnership. This visit is notable as it comes during
China has imposed sweeping export restrictions on rare earth elements (REEs), key materials critical to producing advanced semiconductors, microchips, and defence technologies. The policy grants Beijing direct control over global REE supply, reflecting its dominance—accounting for 68.6% of world production and 90% of global processing. For heavy rare earths, that figure reaches 99%. This abrupt