Reducing China dependence: India eyes critical minerals deals with France, Brazil, Canada, says report

India is in discussions with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands to strike agreements for jointly exploring, extracting, processing and recycling critical minerals, as the country steps up efforts to secure key raw materials for its energy transition.The talks are focused mainly on lithium and rare earth elements, with India also seeking access to advanced…

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Finance Bill passed with 32 amendments

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, with 32 amendments moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, including specifying that in case of buyback of shares, additional income tax on capital gains made by promoters will face a 12% surcharge.The Finance Bill had proposed to replace dividend tax applicable to buybacks and…

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With thorium, India will be in its element

War in West Asia has, once again, exposed the fragility of India’s energy security. Nearly 90% of its crude oil is imported, and close to half originates in the Gulf. The standoff in Strait of Hormuz has rippled through the economy, compounded by rising demand amid scorching summer temperatures. As the crisis drags on, structural…

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Pakistan, Venezuela & now Iran: Why Chinese-made weapons keep failing

Chinese-manufactured weaponry — long touted as cheaper but equally powerful alternative to Western arsenals — has imploded spectacularly in recent conflicts.From India dismantling Pakistan‘s defenses during Operation Sindoor; America’s surgical raid snatching Venezuela’s Maduro; to US-Israeli strikes pulverising Iran’s shields, Beijing’s gear has proven inept. What was hyped as “battle-tested innovation” now reeks of shoddy…

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TenZ responds after viral posts accuse Kyedae of cheating clarifies John Choi trip and calls rumors harmful

TenZ responds after viral posts accuse Kyedae of cheating clarifies John Choi trip and calls rumors harmful (Image via Getty) Tyson “TenZ” Ngo spoke up after online rumors began spreading about his past relationship with streamer Kyedae Shymko. The talk started on social media and quickly picked up attention. Some posts claimed Kyedae cheated on…

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Krunal Pandya: IPL 2026 drama explained: Krunal Pandya shuts down rift rumours with brother Hardik Pandya: “He’s the best finisher” |

In India, cricket is not just a sport– it is a religion for many. And people are often curious to know what’s up with their favourite cricketers– both on and off the field. More recently, the Pandya brothers—Hardik and Krunal—are making the headlines for rumours of a rift between the two. Add to it, in…

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‘No longer obliged to think purely of peace’: Trump writes to Norway’s PM over Greenland; cites Nobel Peace Prize snub

File photo of Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has written a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, citing the Nobel Committee’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize and declaring that he no longer feels bound to “think purely of Peace”, amid his repeated threats over Greenland.According to the letter…

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