Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Signals Deeper India-US Strategic Pivot Amid Critical Minerals Summit After Tariff Cuts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC on Tuesday, local time, paving the way for the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial scheduled for the following day.This encounter forms part of Jaishankar’s three-day visit to the United States, underscoring the intensifying bilateral momentum between the two nations.The meeting precedes

February 4, 2026
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Expert Lauds India’s Strategic Pivot In Critical Minerals Alliances As ‘Pivotal’ Amid US Ministerial

India’s deepening involvement in international critical minerals partnerships has been hailed as both timely and essential by experts, just ahead of the landmark US-led Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC on 4 February 2026.Neha Mukherjee, Research Manager at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence—a London-based firm specialising in supply chain intelligence—voiced this view while commenting

February 4, 2026
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India’s $10B Push: Rare Earth Independence And Clean Energy Surge In Budget 2026-27

India has committed over $10 billion to bolster its rare earth sector, aiming to diminish dependence on China for these vital minerals.The Ministry of Finance unveiled this ambitious strategy in the Union Budget 2026-27, targeting enhancements in rare earth mining alongside accelerated clean energy development. This forms part of a wider effort to safeguard India’s access to critical resources

February 3, 2026
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Jaishankar Heads To US For Critical Minerals Summit Amid Surging India Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit the United States from 2 to 4 February 2026, participating in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.This high-level gathering, hosted in Washington, underscores the growing emphasis on securing global supply chains for essential resources.The Ministerial will centre on bolstering supply

February 2, 2026
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India, Japan Launch AI Dialogue, Joint Working Group On Critical Minerals

India and Japan have unveiled significant new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and critical minerals, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic partnership.During the 18th Strategic Dialogue held in New Delhi on 17 January 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi formally launched a dedicated AI

January 17, 2026
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Key Takeaways From Critical Mineral Meeting In USA

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted significant outcomes from a pivotal ministerial meeting in the United States, convened by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.The gathering centred on bolstering resilience in the global supply chain for critical minerals, a matter of pressing importance amid the rapid expansion of manufacturing sectors worldwide.India, in particular, stands to

January 14, 2026
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Key Takeaways From Critical Mineral Meeting In USA

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted significant outcomes from a pivotal ministerial meeting in the United States, convened by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.The gathering centred on bolstering resilience in the global supply chain for critical minerals, a matter of pressing importance amid the rapid expansion of manufacturing sectors worldwide.India, in particular, stands to

January 14, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Chat Zooms In On Trade, Defence, Critical Minerals: ‘Had A Good Conversation’ Highlights EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, focusing on pivotal aspects of bilateral ties.The discussion covered trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy, as confirmed by Jaishankar in a post on X. Both leaders expressed commitment to sustaining dialogue on these fronts amid evolving

January 14, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Chat Zooms In On Trade, Defence, Critical Minerals: ‘Had A Good Conversation’ Highlights EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, focusing on pivotal aspects of bilateral ties.The discussion covered trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy, as confirmed by Jaishankar in a post on X. Both leaders expressed commitment to sustaining dialogue on these fronts amid evolving

January 14, 2026
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Joins US-Hosted Critical Minerals Summit

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who oversees Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics, and Information Technology in India, took part in a pivotal Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington DC.The event, hosted by United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 (local time), brought together finance ministers and senior officials from key global

January 13, 2026
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