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‘Will impact every sector’: China’s new rare earth export curbs to hit Indian manufacturing? ‘Scope of restrictions so vast..’

Industry leaders indicated that China’s restrictions will impact the import of components. (AI image) India’s manufacturing sector, which saw a booster shot when the government announced sweeping GST rate cuts, now faces an operational crisis with China’s latest rare earth export curbs.China’s export restrictions, now including light rare earth magnet components, are expected to deepen…

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Rare escape! North Korean soldier defects to South via heavily fortified border; officials begin investigation

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Sunday, successfully crossing the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), South Korea’s military said. The soldier, who expressed a desire to resettle in the South, was taken into custody by South Korean forces and will undergo investigation, officials said.The Joint Chiefs of…

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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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Saira Banu shares rare photo with Dilip Kumar and Hema Malini on the latter’s birthday, recalls their first meeting | Hindi Movie News

Saira Banu shared a rare photo of Hema Malini with herself and Dilip Kumar on Hema’s birthday, recalling their first meeting in 1966. She fondly remembered their conversations about old films and life, highlighting Hema’s enduring grace and the beauty of lasting companionship. The post also touched upon their shared memories of introducing Hema to…

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Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly’s heartfelt message for Hailee Steinfeld after Josh Allen’s rare confession wins hearts across the NFL | NFL News

Matthew and Kelly Stafford (Image credits: IG/X) Josh Allen’s heartfelt comments about his personal life didn’t just make headlines — they inspired a touching response from another NFL spouse. Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly Stafford, reshared a clip of Allen’s ESPN interview on Instagram with a message that quickly went viral. The exchange highlighted the unseen…

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Bears in the house: Polar giants seen chilling in abandoned Russian Arctic station; see rare images

Polar bears chilling at research station (AP) Polar bears have been observed taking shelter in an abandoned Russian polar research station on Kolyuchin Island, located off Russia’s far eastern coast, according to recent drone footage captured by photographer Vadim Makhorov, reported AP. Makhorov was filming the rugged landscape of Kolyuchin Island in the Chukchi Sea…

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‘Trade conflicts have no winners’: China hits back at US; defends rare earths restrictions

China hit back at the US on Wednesday, warning that trade conflicts create “no winners” after President Donald Trump raised the possibility of halting cooking oil imports from China.When asked about Trump’s threat, China’s foreign ministry said trade disagreements were “not in the interests of any party.” The product in question is used in biofuels,…

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Thursday Night Football: Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco to go head-to-head in rare over-40 Quarterback matchup | NFL News

Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco face off on Thursday (Image via: Getty Images) Thursday Night Football will feature a rare moment as Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers, 41, and Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals, 40, face each other. This is only the third time in NFL history that two quarterbacks over 40 have…

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Rare earth curbs: US calls India key ally in ‘China vs world’ battle; seeks ‘support’

The US-China trade war took a sharper turn this week, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accusing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s regime of making “provocative,” economic moves after Beijing tightened export controls on rare earth minerals.Speaking to Fox Business on Monday, Bessent said the move was a direct challenge to the global economy, “This is…

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Countering China curbs: India plans rare earths stockpile; two months of stores planned

Rare earth elements comprise a collection of 17 elements with comparable chemical characteristics. (AI image) India is looking to launch its programme for building a rare earth stockpile that will ease supply chain issues for the industry. This action comes in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, an essential component for electric…

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