Washington, March 31 Concerns over China's dominance in critical minerals are driving renewed US interest in deep-sea mining, even as experts have cautioned lawmakers that the ecological risks beneath the waves remain poorly understood.Lawmakers and industry leaders at a Congressional hearing...
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Lahore, March 30 The Punjab government of Pakistan announced on Monday the reopening of all public and private educational institutions that had been closed in the province as part of fuel-saving measures implemented following the conflict in the Middle East.In light of the massive joint...
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New Delhi, March 30 – India's pharmaceutical sector is poised to take a major step towards becoming a globally competitive powerhouse driven by innovation, according to the government, as India Pharma 2026 aims to accelerate the industry's transition from volume-based growth to value and...
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New Delhi, March 30 The government is in discussions with high-tech industry associations regarding the conflict in West Asia and its impact on the ecosystem, and industry bodies have not reported any negative effects on their operations, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.The...
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March 30, New Delhi – Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to examine the economic consequences of the war in West Asia.The supply squeeze has driven up the prices of oil and natural gas, leading to significant ripple effects across supply chains in multiple industries.French...
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Visakhapatnam, March 29 Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday praised the role of DCI in strengthening the country's maritime and port infrastructure.Addressing DCI's 50th anniversary celebrations here, Sonowal highlighted the organization's contribution over five decades in ensuring...
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New Delhi, March 29 India's growing economy and massive infrastructure needs perfectly align with American expertise in energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure, and both sides are well-positioned for a "win-win" expansion of their strategic economic pillar, US Ambassador...
Patna, March 29 In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Bihar government has formed a crisis management group to ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential goods and services, protect the interests of migrant workers, and coordinate response measures to any potential fallout...
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for a proactive, coordinated, and forward-looking approach, and highlighted the importance of remaining vigilant in light of the evolving situation in West Asia. He made this statement while chairing a meeting of an Informal Group of Ministers...
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March 28, New Delhi — A meeting of an informal group of ministers, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was held on Saturday to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict on the country's energy security and supply chains.Senior ministers reviewed the risks to fuel supplies, the...
Patna, March 28 In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Bihar government on Saturday constituted a Crisis Management Group (CMG) to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential goods and services, protect the interests of migrant workers, and coordinate response measures to any...
New Delhi, March 28 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure preparedness for the medium to long term and a swift decision-making process to address the evolving crisis in West Asia.Singh made these remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal Group...
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New Delhi, March 28 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure preparedness for the medium to long term and a swift decision-making process to address the evolving crisis in West Asia.Singh made the remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal...
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to protecting the Indian people from any adverse effects of the conflict. He made this statement while chairing a meeting of an informal group of ministers in New Delhi on Saturday...
New Delhi, March 28 – An Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), comprising several senior members of the Union Cabinet, convened a meeting on Saturday to assess potential risks to India’s energy security, the supply of essential commodities, and the resilience of critical infrastructure, in light...
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Chandigarh, March 28 – As global tensions escalate in Gulf countries and disruptions in key maritime routes trigger uncertainty across markets, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday called on the Centre to act decisively, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take responsibility and...
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Paris, March 28 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit here and said he valued the discussion and his many insights.The external affairs minister paid a formal visit to President Macron on Friday."It...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that maintaining economic and trade stability, ensuring energy security, protecting the interests of citizens, and strengthening industry and supply chains remain the government's top priorities amid the evolving situation in West Asia.Mr. Modi...
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New Delhi, March 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the global situation arising from the West Asia conflict remains dynamic, and asserted that maintaining economic and trade stability, ensuring energy security, strengthening industry and supply chains, and safeguarding citizens'...
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New Delhi, March 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the global situation stemming from the West Asia conflict remains dynamic, and emphasized that maintaining economic and trade stability, ensuring energy security, strengthening industry and supply chains, and safeguarding...
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