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EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal; to meet Rubio today

India–US Critical Minerals Pact: Strategic Crossroads for India's Sovereign Industrial Future in New Geopolitics

The India–US Critical Minerals Framework marks a major strategic shift as rare earth minerals become central to global technological, military, AI, semiconductor, and clean-energy competition. India holds one of the world's largest rare earth reserves. Experts warn that the real challenge is not mining but building sovereign refining, processing, and manufacturing capabilities. 15 days ago
Shared taxis, EVs key to pollution control strategy: Delhi CM

Shared taxis, EVs key to pollution control strategy: Delhi CM

The government believes that effective pollution control is not possible without reducing the number of vehicles on the roads; keeping this in view, shared transport and electric mobility are being actively promoted, she said, adding that the administration is continuously working towards reforms in the transport sector to control air pollution and reduce traffic congestion. Dec 26, 2025
Delhi pollution

Delhi's new anti-pollution moves: Will they be enough?

Every winter, Delhi makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Thick smog covers the city, pollution levels skyrocket, and air quality drops to hazardous levels. It's a crisis that returns year after year, and while the government takes action during these peak months, the bigger question remains: are we doing enough, and more importantly, are we doing it all year round? Apr 14, 2025
Maha govt withdraws 6 pc tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh

Maha govt withdraws 6 pc tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday in the state council that the government has decided to withdraw the six per cent tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh, as was initially proposed by Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the annual budget for 2025-26. Mar 27, 2025
India's manufacturing growth eases in August, stays above long-run average

India's Manufacturing Sector Maintains Resilience Amid Slowdown

India's manufacturing sector growth has slowed, but remains above the long-run average, according to HSBC India's PMI data. The sector's resilience and strategic planning are crucial to India's $10-trillion ambition, with focus areas including semiconductors, electronics, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defence. Sep 2, 2024
India Awaits Musk's Response As Centre Clears Road For Tesla's Entry

India awaits Musk's response as Centre clears road for Tesla's entry

Tesla lovers in the country are anxiously waiting for the first response from Elon Musk after the government approved a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that is designed to attract investments in the EV space by global manufacturers like the Musk-run electric car company. Mar 16, 2024
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