US plans $12 billion stockpile to cut China dependence; rare earth security becomes strategic priority

The United States is preparing to launch a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative aimed at reducing dependence on China for rare earths and other strategic resources, according to a White House official, as Washington intensifies efforts to secure supply chains for key industries, AFP reported.The project is expected to combine about $1.7 billion in…

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Air India grounds a Dreamliner after pilot reports ‘possible defect’ in fuel control switch on landing in Bengaluru from London | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India Monday grounded one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANX) after the crew operating this aircraft from London to Bengaluru reported an issue with the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch. Boeing says it is “in contact with AI and supporting their review of this matter.”The aircraft had taken off from…

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Manipur to get new govt soon? BJP’s Tarun Chugh appointed central observer for election of state legislature party leader | India News

BJP leader Tarun Chugh (File photo/ANI) NEW DELHI: The BJP appeared set to form the government in Manipur after the party on Monday appointed senior leader Tarun Chugh as central observer to oversee the election of the leader of its legislature party in the northeastern state, which has been under President’s rule since February last…

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‘An eye-for-an-eye response’: Pakistan’s call to boycott India T20 World Cup match justified | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has strongly reacted to the Pakistan government’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup league match against India. He called the move a matter of principle and blamed politics for hurting cricket. Former captain Rashid Latif on Pakistan boycotting India…

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Rescue act against Pakistan, idolising Shubman Gill, Sourav Ganguly’s influence: The Vedant Trivedi story | Cricket News

Vedant Trivedi (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: 47/0 was the scoreline. Three balls later, it became 47/3. A sense of unease crept in as India looked to have lost the early momentum against Pakistan during their crucial U19 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday. Against the same opponent, India had already conceded the plot recently, in…

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Diabetes reversal: Is it possible? Blood sugar experts share tips that support remission

Diabetes Remission: Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed Through Lifestyle Changes? For years, diabetes has carried a scary, permanent label: once you have it, you have it for life. However, that script is quietly flipping. From dramatic weight-loss trials to lifestyle “resets” that reboot insulin sensitivity, doctors are now talking about something that once sounded…

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