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Online search monopoly case: Google moves court against monopoly ruling, seeks pause on data-sharing order

Google has filed a notice to appeal a US federal court ruling that held it guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly in online search, according to court records, AFP reported.A US district judge had ruled in 2024 that the internet major monopolised search and text advertising by using exclusive distribution agreements that made it the…

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IndiGo turmoil: Centre slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘monopoly model’ remark; claims govt promotes competition | India News

IndiGo crisis enters its sixth day as passengers remain stranded at major airports (ANI) NEW DELHI: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, in response to Rahul Gandhi’s remark, stated that the government has consistently promoted competition in the aviation sector to promote the entry of more airlines in the market. He highlighted recent legislation aimed…

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India moves to boost critical minerals production! Cabinet approves rationalization of royalty rates; to counter China’s monopoly & export restrictions

The decision aims to facilitate the auctioning of mineral blocks containing caesium, rubidium and zirconium. In a move aimed at boosting the production of critical minerals in the country, PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the rationalization of royalty rates of graphite, caesium, rubidium and circonium minerals. These minerals are critical for green…

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‘Exploring resources’: After oil, India-Russia to tie-up on rare earth? How New Delhi aims to steer away from China’s monopoly

Indian companies are exploring potential partnerships with Russian firms to secure better supplies of rare earth magnets and critical minerals, as China continues to tighten its grip on global rare earth exports. Beijing’s increased rare earth export restrictions have continued to hit industries worldwide and in India, as it controls nearly 90% of rare earth…

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‘Homebound’: Richa Chadha responds to screen shortage, says ‘Masaan had even less’ amid ‘monopoly of a few players’ |

India’s official Oscar entry for 2025, ‘Homebound’, released on September 26 with just 200-225 screens. Despite praise, limited showings frustrated viewers. Actress Richa Chadha compared its struggle to her film ‘Masaan’, citing costly screens and ticket prices. The film stars Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, tackling caste and social issues. ‘Homebound’, India’s official entry for…

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Heavy rare earth monopoly: China seeks India guarantee that magnets won’t be re-exported to US; here’s why

China has sought assurances from India that heavy rare earth magnets they supply will be utilised exclusively for domestic requirements. (AI image) China will export rare earth magnets to India only if it assures that they will be used for domestic needs and will not find their way to the US. Indian companies have already…

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