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India's mining sector surges ahead on the back of radical reforms in 2025
New Delhi, Dec 31: The Ministry of Mines implemented comprehensive policy reforms to modernise India's mining ecosystem and strengthen mineral security in 2025, an official statement said on Wednesday.
India ranks 3rd in rare earth reserves, but trails in production due to structural bottlenecks in mining: Report
New Delhi, December 29: India has the world's third-largest rare earth reserves, but its production remains among the lowest compared to major global players, highlighting a sharp gap between resource availability and actual output, according to a report by Amicus Growth.
India supports free, fair and inclusive elections in Myanmar: MEA
New Delhi, Dec 26: India on Friday expressed support for democratic transition and free, fair as well as inclusive elections in Myanmar.
"India-Maldives ties getting back on track": Ex-Vice President of Maldives
New Delhi, December 25: Faisal Naseem, Former Vice President of the Maldives, stressed that India-Maldives relations are reaching greater heights.
India must accelerate deep manufacturing to build resilience against tariffs and export pressure: GTRI
By Kaushal Verma, New Delhi, December 24: Deep manufacturing must become India's core economic strategy over the next five years to sustain growth, boost exports and navigate an increasingly protectionist global trade environment, economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative Founder Ajay Srivastava toldon Wednesday.
Dutch retain top spots, India men suffer sharp drop -- a look at how FIH World Rankings shook things up in 2025
Lausanne, Dec 23: The Netherlands men and women teams maintained their top positions, winning trophies and titles to keep chasers at bay as the FIH World Rankings experienced many upheavals in a crucial year before the 2026 World Cups.
Cotton replaces Shimla's winter postcard this season again
Shimla, Dec 23: Snow has slipped quietly out of Shimla's winter postcard this season again. The familiar crunch underfoot is missing, cedar slopes stand bare, and the white silence that once wrapped the hill town in December has refused to arrive.
India's critical minerals mission directionally right but moving slower than expected: Novasensa
By Kaushal Verma, New Delhi, December 24: India's National Critical Minerals Mission is directionally very strong but currently moving slower than anticipated, and there is a need for clearer execution frameworks and faster reviews, Vanessa Lacayo, co-founder and chief operating officer, Novasensa, toldin an interview.
Tata Advanced Systems hands over first lot of WhAP 8x8 vehicles to Royal Moroccan Army
New Delhi, December 24: Tata Advanced Systems Limited on Wednesday announced the handover of the first lot of WhAP 8x8 armoured vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army, marking a key milestone in defence cooperation between India and Morocco.
Nifty 50 seen scaling 30,000 in 2026 on bull-market correction & strong technical signals: Report
Mumbai, December 24: The benchmark Nifty 50 index is likely to scale the 30,000 mark in calendar year 2026, supported by strong technical indicators and historical price behaviour, according to a research report by ICICI Direct.
Israel, Cyprus, Greece express determination to further strengthen their alliance
Tel Aviv, December 23: The leaders of Cyprus, Greece and Israel expressed their determination to continue and deepen cooperation despite geopolitical challenges at the Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem
India's medical student body appeals to PM Modi for urgent action to protect students stranded in Bangladesh
New Delhi, December 22: The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his "immediate and urgent intervention" to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian medical students currently stranded in Bangladesh amid the escalating anti-India sentiments in the neighbouring country.
J-K: Tourists flock to Gulmarg as heavy snowfall blankets the region
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir), December 22: Tourists enjoyed fresh snowfall in Gulmarg on Monday as the popular place was covered in a thick blanket of snow, turning the region into a picturesque winter destination and drawing visitors to the scenic beauty.
Mansukh Mandaviya leads first anniversary celebrations of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Puducherry
Puducherry, December 21: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led the first anniversary celebrations of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative with more than 1,500 participants in Puducherry.
J-K: Chillai Kalan starts with rainfall and snow in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), December 21: The 40-day period of severe winter cold in Jammu and Kashmir, known locally as Chillai Kalan, has commenced with rain and snow in many areas.
J-K: Sonamarg witnesses fresh spell of snow, cold wave persists in Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir, December 21: Sonamarg in the Kashmir Valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, covering the region in a thick blanket of white, while Srinagar continues to experience a persistent cold wave with foggy mornings.
Ganga rituals continue in Varanasi despite dropping temperatures; dense fog blankets Prayagraj
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), December 21: Devotees in Varanasi braved the biting cold on Sunday morning to take a holy dip in the Ganga River, as the city continues to experience low temperatures amid a persistent cold wave.
Rajasthan: Dense fog blankets Dholpur and Dausa districts; State wakes up to sharp drop in temperature
Dholpur (Rajasthan) December 21: Dense fog enveloped Dholpur city in Rajasthan on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of 11° C. The foggy conditions have caused low visibility across the city, affecting morning traffic and the daily commute.
Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan flags off Fit India Sunday Cycle in Puducherry
Puducherry, December 21: The Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, K Kailashnathan, flagged off the Fit India Sunday Cycle event at Rock Beach, Puducherry, on Sunday.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya marks first anniversary of 'Fit India Sundays' in Puducherry
Puducherry, December 21: Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya marked the first anniversary of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative at Rock Beach in Puducherry on Sunday.
Dense fog blankets Birbhum as winter chill grips West Bengal
Birbhum (West Bengal), December 21: A layer of dense fog enveloped West Bengal's Birbhum district on Sunday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting normal movement in several areas.
Dense fog engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal fades from view
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), December 21: The Taj Mahal appeared to vanish behind a thick veil of fog on Sunday morning as dense mist enveloped Agra, sharply reducing visibility across the city.
Mizoram Guv calls for in-depth studies to strengthen rural development
Aizawl, Dec 22: Mizoram Governor, General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), on Monday stressed the need for in-depth and evidence-based studies to better understand the challenges faced by rural communities and to formulate more effective and sustainable development plans.
Cold wave conditions grip parts of Telangana
Hyderabad, Dec 22: Telangana remained under the grip of cold wave conditions with some places recording the minimum temperature in single digits on Monday.
Dense fog in parts of Rajasthan; visibility drops to 10 metres
Jaipur, Dec 22: Dense fog enveloped several districts across Rajasthan, reducing visibility to ten metres in many areas on Monday.
Mansukh Mandaviya officiates first anniversary of Fit India Sundays with cycling event in Puducherry
Puducherry, Dec 21: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, summarised the entire year's experience with a short update: “Over 2 lakh locations, more than 20 lakh people. One Mission - Fit India. Celebrating 1 year of #SundaysOnCycle, †he shared on X on Sunday morning.
Senior MHA official reviews security, infrastructure along India-Myanamar border
Tengnoupal, December 20: Rajendra Kumar, Secretary (Border Management), Ministry of Home Affairs, conducted a comprehensive official visit to Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on Saturday.
IMFA to become India's largest Ferro Chrome producer with Tata Steel plant acquisition: Subhrakant Panda
Cuttack, December 20: Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) is set to become India's largest and the world's sixth-largest ferro chrome producer following its acquisition of Tata Steel's Kalinganagar ferro chrome plant, which is expected to be completed by January 2026, Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director of Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) told ANI.
Delhi air pollution: AQI slips into near severe zone amid dense smog, cold conditions
New Delhi, Dec 21: Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the “severe†category as dense smog, plunging temperatures, and thick fog blanketed large swathes of northern India.
Top MHA official reviews security, infrastructure along India-Myanmar border in Manipur
Imphal, Dec 20: Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajendra Kumar, on Saturday visited Moreh in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district and carried out a comprehensive review of the security situation and infrastructure along the India-Myanmar border, officials said.
India hands over three Quick Impact Projects in Myanmar
Yangon, Dec 20: Reaffirming its support for Myanmar’s development, India handed over three Quick Impact Projects (QIP) on Saturday dedicated to the socio-economic benefit of the people of Mandalay Region in the Southeast Asian nation.
India to surpass US in Metro network length in two years: Manohar Khattar
Bhopal, Dec 20: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar said on Saturday that India is poised to overtake the US to become the world’s second-largest metro rail network within the next two years, trailing only China.
Severe cold wave grips Bihar, red alert issued in 12 districts
Patna, Dec 20: Bihar continues to reel under the impact of a severe cold wave, with a sharp drop in both day and night temperatures disrupting normal life across the state.
Dense fog grips Delhi-NCR, AQI remains in 'very poor' category
New Delhi, Dec 20: Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of fog on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for dense fog conditions expected to persist through the day.
India, Malaysia joint Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 concludes at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Range
New Delhi, December 19: The closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army was held on Friday at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
There is consensus among some MERCOSUR members, India to expand PTA: Argentine Envoy Caucino
New Delhi, December 18: Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, on Thursday revealed a growing consensus among some MERCOSUR members and India to expand the existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed in 2004, acknowledging that the current pact is limited to a narrow range of products.
India-Malaysia troops successfully conclude 'Harimau Shakti' exercise
New Delhi, Dec 19: The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army concluded successfully at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan after two weeks of intensive joint training, officials said on Friday.
Severe cold wave grips Bihar; IMD issues alert for 27 districts
Patna, Dec 19: A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across Bihar, with dense fog shrouding mornings and temperatures plunging sharply across the state. Even during daylight hours, damp conditions are intensifying the chill, making the cold persist throughout the day.
India's new semiconductor plants begins commercial chip production; government eyes next phase: MEITY Secy
New Delhi, December 18: India's newly established semiconductor manufacturing units have begun producing commercial chips, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to build a domestic electronics and manufacturing ecosystem, S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said today.
Vedanta Aluminium scales Lanjigarh Refinery to 5 MTPA; Sets new Alumina production record
Bhubaneswar, December 18: Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, scaled its Lanjigarh Refinery operations to 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), a "landmark" in the company's growth journey and a "significant" step towards strengthening India's self-reliance in aluminium, according to an official press release.