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Rare earth elements: China’s grip on critical metals and why the world depends on them – Explained – Times of India

India’s ambitions in electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and clean energy may face critical challenges due to its limited domestic production of rare earth elements (REEs), despite holding sizable reserves. China continues to dominate the global REE supply chain, controlling over 90 per cent of the world’s processing and magnet-making capacity, reported ET.Rare earths, 17 elements…

5 dead, one critical as SUV falls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban | India News – Times of India

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JAMMU: Five people died and one was critically injured when an SUV they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir Friday evening.One person died on the spot, while three others succumbed to their injuries while being shifted to the Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag. Another passenger died…

Critical minerals push: India to make rare earth magnets in Hyderabad; G Kishan Reddy says move to cut China reliance – Times of India

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India will begin domestic production of rare earth magnets in Hyderabad in a bid to reduce reliance on Chinese imports and strengthen its position in critical technology manufacturing, Union Coal and Mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Saturday.Speaking to ANI, Reddy said the Centre has tasked the National Institute for Transforming Science and Materials…

Can’t allow weaponisation of critical minerals: PM Modi at Brics | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Brics countries should work to make supply chains for critical minerals and technology secure and reliable, so that no country can use these resources for its own “selfish gain or as a weapon” against others, said PM Narendra Modi at the Rio summit. The remarks are significant as they come at a time…

PM Modi’s visit to Namibia: Focus likely on diamonds, critical minerals; uranium talks also on agenda – Times of India

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File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Namibia on July 9, as part of his five-nation tour, is expected to boost strategic ties with the resource-rich African nation. It is likely to have a sharp focus on strengthening cooperation in the diamond trade, critical minerals and uranium supply,…

Critical Hurricane Monitoring Data Is Going Offline

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The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration has said that in the next few days it will stop providing data from satellites that have been helping hurricane forecasters do their jobs for decades, citing “recent service changes” as the cause. The satellites are jointly operated by NOAA and the Department of Defense as part of the…

Strait of Hormuz: Critical oil route faces potential closure

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The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic location connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, faces potential closure. This choke point for global trade is critical for oil-exporting nations in West Asia, with 20 percent of global oil and major LNG exports passing through. Iran’s possible Gulf disruption plan includes mining the strait and deploying…

Gold & silver price prediction today: What’s the gold rate outlook for May 15, 2025 & why is the Rs 92,000 level critical – should you buy or sell? – Times of India

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Should you buy or sell gold, and what are the gold and silver price levels you should watch out for? (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices have dipped sharply in the last few days while silver prices are showing strength. Even as some geopolitical tensions around the world weigh, there are signs…

Mohan Bhagwat asks Sangh workers to uphold and propagate principles critical for social harmony and national resurgence | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asked Sangh workers to uphold and propagate principles critical for social harmony and national resurgence.During his five-day Aligarh visit, RSS chief engaged with Sangh workers, highlighted the importance of preserving traditional Indian family values, which he considered fundamental to Indian society. At his final meeting with RSS functionaries from…

China Halts Critical Rare Earth Exports as Trade War Intensifies

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China has suspended exports of a wide range of critical minerals and magnets, threatening to choke off supplies of components central to automakers, aerospace manufacturers, semiconductor companies and military contractors around the world. Shipments of the magnets, essential for assembling everything from cars and drones to robots and missiles, have been halted at many Chinese…