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Esha Deol ‘painfully misses’ her father, Dharmendra; Pens an emotional tribute, ‘We are always together, Papa. Be it heaven or earth’ |

Veteran actor Dharmendra’s demise on November 24, 2025, just weeks before his 90th birthday on December 8, 2025, left everyone in a state of profound grief and shock. Though the actor has left the mortal world, his memories continue to live in the hearts of his family, friends and admirers. Recalling the late actor on…

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‘Visible from space’: Astronaut shares orbital view of Mecca from 400kms above earth; picture goes viral

Nasa astronaut Don Pettit has captivated the internet with a striking photograph taken from space, showing the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca shimmering against the night. The orbital image reveals a brilliant central glow visible distinctly even from 400 kilometres above Earth.Don Pettit shared the image highlighting “Islam’s holiest city” being visible even from space….

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Trade reset: China issues rare earth licences; questions persist over wider access

China’s rare earth industry is set for faster shipments to select buyers after authorities issued the first batch of new export licences, a step that follows months of disruption caused by Beijing’s tighter controls earlier this year. The move reflects a key outcome of the Donald Trump–Xi Jinping summit, according to Reuters.The approvals mark a…

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Rs 7,280 crore rare Earth magnet scheme: Industry hails REPM initiative; firms see reduced import dependence

Union Cabinet’s approval of a Rs 7,280 crore rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) scheme has been welcomed by industry executives as a major boost to India’s EV and electronics supply chains. The programme aims to create 6,000 metric tonnes per annum of integrated REPM capacity through five globally bid projects, supported by sales-linked incentives and…

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Govt approves Rs 7,280 crore scheme for rare earth magnet manufacturing

NEW DELHI: Govt on Wed-nesday cleared an incentive scheme with an outlay of Rs 7,280 crore for establishing domestic capacity for manufacturing 6,000 tonne of integrated rare earth magnets annually with the aim of breaking China’s stranglehold over this vital input for a host of industries ranging from automobiles to aerospace and defence.Govt will allot…

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Atmanirbhar Bharat boost for rare earths! Cabinet clears Rs 7,200 crore scheme for manufacturing rare earth permanent magnets – why it’s important

In a boost to India’s domestic rare earth manufacturing capabilities, PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared an over Rs 7,200 crore Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) Scheme. The scheme aims to establish integrated manufacturing facilities with a capacity of 6,000 Metric Tons per Annum (MTPA) of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. The initiative hopes…

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‘China running a racket’: EU attacks Beijing’s rare earth curbs; bloc looking for alternatives

The European Union on Tuesday sharply criticised China’s tightening grip over rare earth exports, with the bloc’s industry chief warning that Beijing’s curbs amount to a “racket” and threaten Europe’s strategic autonomy.Addressing EU lawmakers, European Commission vice president Stephane Sejourne said the bloc must urgently accelerate efforts to cut its reliance on Chinese critical minerals….

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