India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in January 2025 for a seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31. India has been focusing on securing its critical minerals and rare earth supply chain, especially in times of increased geopolitical uncertainties. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia it was announced that India will invest…
English Skipper Harry Brook (ANI Photo) England produced a batting masterclass to thrash India by nine wickets in the fourth T20I at the County Ground, Bristol, sealing the five-match series with an unassailable 3-0 lead. Chasing 159, the hosts romped home in just 13.5 overs, thanks to a sensational unbeaten partnership between captain Harry Brook…
Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Congress of politicising NEET issue, reiterates government’s commitment to parliamentary discussion and reforms NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress over their protest on the NEET issue, alleging that students were being used as political tools to create disruption during…
NEW DELHI: Amid the West Asia conflict, goods exports rose nearly 15% during the first two-and-a-half months of the current financial year, sustaining the momentum seen during April.“Even now, if we see April, May and 14 days of June. I have data until June 14, it (exports growth) is 15%,” commerce and industry minister Piyush…
Which are the top stocks to buy this week? Stock market recommendations: Sansera Engineering, and Paytm have been picked as the top stocks to buy this week starting August 3, 2026 by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities. He has also provided a detailed outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty: Stock…
Asian markets of tropical fruits boast an amazing array of tastes, textures and colours, but two fruits in particular may draw people’s attention to them for very different reasons. These are salak, better known as snake fruit, and Litchi. At first sight, the two could not be more different. The former boasts brown and scale-like…
Mangroves naturally occur along the southeast Chinese coast and traverse the provinces of Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Taiwan. Thirty-seven mangrove tree species, representing 20 families and 25 genera have been documented in the country. Yet a remarkable decrease of species richness has taken place over the past 40 years in China, with the nation…
Representational file photo The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Monday passed two Bills amending the state’s OBC reservation laws, bringing changes that will affect reservation in government jobs and services. The amendments provide a seven per cent reservation for 66 OBC communities and reorganise the state’s OBC categories in line with directions issued by the…
Actor Shine Tom Chacko shared an unusual reason for not watching his own film ‘Dies Irae,’ directed by Rahul Sadasivan and headlined by Pranav Mohanlal.Despite being part of the 2025 release, the actor intentionally stayed away from watching the film because horror movies have a strong psychological effect on him.Speaking in an interview with Movie…
Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Bajaj 220F motorcycle in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices have been increased by Rs 8,000. Interested customers can book the motorcycle online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. December 2025 marked the last major revision for the…