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The China Factor In The New India-US Critical Minerals Deal
The United States and other nations depend heavily on China for these minerals. But in recent years, especially under President Donald Trump's administration, Washington has pushed to diversify its sourcing to reduce reliance on Beijing.
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India, US Sign Critical Minerals Pact As Marco Rubio Wraps Up Delhi Visit
The landmark framework on rare earth supply chains caps a four-day trip by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that significantly deepened strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi.
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China's New Export Rules: Will Curbs Short Circuit India's $120 Billion Electronics Dream?
Just as India doubles down on manufacturing, China has tightened its grip on the very supply chains that power those factories.
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Opinion | Why Foreign Investors Are Growing Worried About Their 'Minerals' Bets In Pakistan
Given that foreign investments require secure supply chains, predictability, and local legitimacy, the crisis in Balochistan is conducive to none of these conditions.
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Rare Earth Corridors, Rail And Freight: Budget Takeaways For Poll-Bound States
The expected big-ticket announcements ahead of crucial elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam may not have happened, but the Union Budget 2026 still had several proposals targeted at these states.
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Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu
Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
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Caught In Crossfire? Economic Survey Warns India As US-China Rivalry Escalates
At the center of this global realignment is what the Survey calls "Pax Silica," a U.S.-led initiative that seeks to dominate AI value chain.
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$50,000 A Month: How Cash-Strapped Pak Lobbied Hard In US After Op Sindoor
Cash-strapped Pakistan, amid its severe economic crisis, spent millions of dollars to lobby its agenda in Washington, exposing the massive scale of diplomatic pressure Islamabad unleashed as it struggled to blunt India's Op Sindoor response.
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India May Become 3rd Pillar In US-Japan Rare Earth Network: Analysis
India has significant raw-material potential- its beach-sand deposits contain rich reserves of monazite, bastnaesite, and other rare-earth minerals, but the country's processing capacity and environmental rules have lagged.
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"Plenty Of Reserves" In Many States: Central Firm's Rare Earth Division Head
India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its rare earth resources and build a complete domestic value chain to reduce dependency on imports, according to V. Chandrasekar, General Manager and Head of the Rare Earth Division at IREL India Ltd.
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Opinion | Trump Has Well And Truly Shot Himself In The Foot With China
So, China has been able to use its rare earth policy to extract concessions on US high-tech exports. In other words, Trump has shot himself in the foot, something inconceivable before the trade war.
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Opinion | When the Dragon Tightens Its Talons: China's New Techno-Mineral Manoeuvre
China's reigning position in the rare earth supply chain, nay, the critical minerals chain, is of alarming concern for all, including major western powers like the USA and developing economies like India.
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'Blood Moon' Rises, Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Lights Up The Sky
Stargazers were in for a treat as they turned their gaze towards the Moon Sunday night to witness a rare 'Blood Moon' or the total lunar eclipse, the longest since 2022, visible acrossAsia and swathes of Europe and Africa.
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PM Modi-Xi Meeting Sadly Failed To Deliver On Substantive Issues: A Owaisi
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has "failed" to answer the critical questions that Indians were looking for.
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China's Minerals Offer To India: Banishing The Ghost Of Galwan?
China's in-principle decision to look at India's growing requirements for rare-earth materials marks a massive step in fixing a relationship that went sour after the Galwan crisis of 2019.
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The China Factor In The New India-US Critical Minerals Deal
The United States and other nations depend heavily on China for these minerals. But in recent years, especially under President Donald Trump's administration, Washington has pushed to diversify its sourcing to reduce reliance on Beijing.
-
India, US Sign Critical Minerals Pact As Marco Rubio Wraps Up Delhi Visit
The landmark framework on rare earth supply chains caps a four-day trip by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that significantly deepened strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi.
-
China's New Export Rules: Will Curbs Short Circuit India's $120 Billion Electronics Dream?
Just as India doubles down on manufacturing, China has tightened its grip on the very supply chains that power those factories.
-
Opinion | Why Foreign Investors Are Growing Worried About Their 'Minerals' Bets In Pakistan
Given that foreign investments require secure supply chains, predictability, and local legitimacy, the crisis in Balochistan is conducive to none of these conditions.
-
Rare Earth Corridors, Rail And Freight: Budget Takeaways For Poll-Bound States
The expected big-ticket announcements ahead of crucial elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam may not have happened, but the Union Budget 2026 still had several proposals targeted at these states.
-
Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu
Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
-
Caught In Crossfire? Economic Survey Warns India As US-China Rivalry Escalates
At the center of this global realignment is what the Survey calls "Pax Silica," a U.S.-led initiative that seeks to dominate AI value chain.
-
$50,000 A Month: How Cash-Strapped Pak Lobbied Hard In US After Op Sindoor
Cash-strapped Pakistan, amid its severe economic crisis, spent millions of dollars to lobby its agenda in Washington, exposing the massive scale of diplomatic pressure Islamabad unleashed as it struggled to blunt India's Op Sindoor response.
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India May Become 3rd Pillar In US-Japan Rare Earth Network: Analysis
India has significant raw-material potential- its beach-sand deposits contain rich reserves of monazite, bastnaesite, and other rare-earth minerals, but the country's processing capacity and environmental rules have lagged.
-
"Plenty Of Reserves" In Many States: Central Firm's Rare Earth Division Head
India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its rare earth resources and build a complete domestic value chain to reduce dependency on imports, according to V. Chandrasekar, General Manager and Head of the Rare Earth Division at IREL India Ltd.
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Opinion | Trump Has Well And Truly Shot Himself In The Foot With China
So, China has been able to use its rare earth policy to extract concessions on US high-tech exports. In other words, Trump has shot himself in the foot, something inconceivable before the trade war.
-
Opinion | When the Dragon Tightens Its Talons: China's New Techno-Mineral Manoeuvre
China's reigning position in the rare earth supply chain, nay, the critical minerals chain, is of alarming concern for all, including major western powers like the USA and developing economies like India.
-
'Blood Moon' Rises, Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Lights Up The Sky
Stargazers were in for a treat as they turned their gaze towards the Moon Sunday night to witness a rare 'Blood Moon' or the total lunar eclipse, the longest since 2022, visible acrossAsia and swathes of Europe and Africa.
-
PM Modi-Xi Meeting Sadly Failed To Deliver On Substantive Issues: A Owaisi
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has "failed" to answer the critical questions that Indians were looking for.
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China's Minerals Offer To India: Banishing The Ghost Of Galwan?
China's in-principle decision to look at India's growing requirements for rare-earth materials marks a massive step in fixing a relationship that went sour after the Galwan crisis of 2019.
