Govt to auction 19 critical mineral blocks in seventh tranche as focus sharpens on supply security

The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks on offer across multiple states as part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource security.The move comes as India seeks to boost self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and other strategic sectors amid global supply-chain disruptions,…

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PM Modi to chair high-level meeting to review energy preparedness amid Middle East tensions | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting on Sunday evening to review India’s energy preparedness amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with senior ministers set to assess the situation in the petroleum, power and fertiliser sectors, PTI reported citing sources.The meeting will focus on ensuring uninterrupted supply, stable logistics and…

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‘They took bold calls’: Irfan Pathan’s big verdict on Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Punjab Kings (Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the Punjab Kings are finally “moving in the right direction” after making smart and bold decisions at the auction table, raising hopes of ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title.Speaking on IPL Today Live, Pathan highlighted how the franchise has shown…

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Big EV Reset: New rules could change how India builds electric trucks

This article is authored by Vijay Kumar, Founder and CEO, Tsuyo Manufacturing.The recent PMe-Drive notification mandates deep localization of traction motors and controllers by Sep’26. This creates a structural shift in manufacturing, especially for Tier-1 suppliers dependent onimported subsystems and materials such as high-grade rare earth magnets. A major risk emerges from China’s restriction on…

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Supply shock: Middle East conflict disrupts shipments and raw material flows, CII flags stress across Indian industry

Indian companies are facing supply-chain disruptions ranging from shipment delays to shortages of key raw materials due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday, highlighting rising stress in sectors dependent on global trade flows.In a statement, CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee said, as quoted PTI,…

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‘Why don’t you just die’: India star reveals shocking death threats and abuse | Cricket News

India’s Varun Chakravarthy and teammates (ANI Photo) India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has revealed a deeply troubling chapter from his career, speaking about the intense backlash and abuse he faced after testing positive for COVID-19 during the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League. Chakravarthy was among the first players to return a positive test ahead…

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