critical minerals

February 20, New Delhi – India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, during the Global AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.The Pax Silica Declaration was signed in the presence of Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for...

New Delhi, February 20 India joined a US-led strategic alliance – 'Pax Silica' – on Friday, aimed at building a resilient supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence.India signed an agreement to join the coalition at a ceremony at the AI Impact Summit here.The signing...

New Delhi, February 19 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and his Bolivian counterpart, Edmand Lara Montano, held a meeting on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in solar energy, critical minerals, digitalization, higher...

New Delhi, February 19 India is likely to formally join a US-led strategic alliance, known as 'Pax Silica', which aims to build a resilient supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence.The move comes amid efforts by the two sides to finalize the proposed trade deal and move...

New Delhi, February 19 India will begin production of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs) this year itself, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, marking a key step towards self-reliance in critical minerals for electric vehicles and renewable energy sectors.Speaking...

Union Minister of Coal and Petroleum, G. Kishan Reddy, today emphasized the increasing significance of critical minerals in shaping the global economy. He stated that critical minerals form the foundation of emerging sectors such as solar energy, lithium, and copper-based technologies. The...

India and Australia agreed to expand and realign their science and technology partnership towards mission-oriented collaboration in critical and emerging technologies. The decision followed discussions between Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Australian Assistant...

New Delhi, February 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that there is immense potential for bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan in areas such as trade, energy, critical minerals, rare earths, and defense, according to officials.Following a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart...

Ranchi, Feb 18 – Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar stated on Wednesday that the state was progressing based on the principle of “growth in harmony with nature”.In his address to the state assembly on the first day of the Budget session, Gangwar said the Jharkhand government had...

New Delhi, February 18 – By elevating their relationship to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' during French President Emmanuel Macron's ongoing visit to India, both countries have signaled that Paris is moving into the top tier of New Delhi's foreign policy priorities.According to a...

Washington, February 18 – Despite improved optics and high-level engagement over the past year, the substance of the US-Pakistan relationship remains largely unchanged, a leading South Asia expert said, cautioning that symbolism has yet to translate into tangible economic or military gains for...

New Delhi/Mumbai, February 17 – India and France on Tuesday elevated their relations to a "special global strategic partnership" and vowed to boost cooperation in key sectors of defense, trade, and critical minerals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron described the...

New Delhi/Mumbai, February 17 India and France on Tuesday elevated their relations to a "special global strategic partnership" and vowed to boost cooperation in key sectors of defense, trade, and critical minerals, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron describing...

February 17, New Delhi: The visit of the President of the French Republic to India from February 17–19, 2026, resulted in several key agreements and initiatives across political, technological, defence, and economic sectors.Key Outcomes:Political & Strategic* Upgrading the India-France...

February 17, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and France are enhancing cooperation in critical minerals, biotechnology, and advanced materials.PM Modi said the two countries are strengthening collaboration in these strategic sectors and launching new institutions to...

New Delhi, February 17 BJP MP and former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla called for a new global governance structure on Tuesday to regulate emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), as well as the use of critical minerals, amid concerns about their potential to disrupt...

Washington, February 17 – The United States and the Philippines reaffirmed their treaty alliance and pledged deeper military and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.Senior officials met in Manila for the 12th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue. The talks marked 80...

New Delhi/Ottawa, February 16 Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, marking their fifth meeting since September 2025 and underscoring the steady progress in bilateral ties.In...

New Delhi, February 12 As global competition intensifies for critical minerals, resilient supply chains are essential for strategic security, underscoring the country's drive to reduce import dependence and achieve mineral self-reliance under the Viksit Bharat vision, Coal and Mines Minister G...

New Delhi, February 11 The government will launch the second round of exploration license auction on Thursday, marking a key milestone in the country's mineral exploration reforms aimed at ensuring long-term security for critical and deep-seated minerals.The launch event will be held in the...