May 17, 2026

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

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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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China’s rare earths move: Trump’s hopes of full restrictions rollback might be shattered – here’s why

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China is creating a new licensing system to make rare earth exports faster and easier. However, the country has given no sign that it will remove the restrictions put in place in April, falling short of meeting US President Donald Trump’s hopes of a full rollback.The ministry of commerce told some exporters that they will…

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US-China rare earths dynamics: Scott Bessent slams Beijing’s restrictions; treasury secy claims India & others moving at ‘warp speed’ to cut reliance

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US treasury secretary Scott Bessent once again criticised China’s rare earth export controls, saying the United States and its allies are now moving at “warp speed” to build independent supply chains and reduce reliance on Beijing.Speaking to CNN, Bessent said that China’s strategy had been in motion for decades and accused the previous US governments…

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Lesson from China’s export restrictions: India eyes fertilizer plant project in Russia; aim to protect against supply shocks

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Representative image (AI-generated) Indian fertiliser companies are preparing to set up a urea manufacturing facility in Russia, a move that is likely to be announced during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in December. This would be India’s first fertiliser venture in Russia.The plant will use Russia’s abundant ammonia and natural gas reserves, ensuring…

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‘Strong immunity to Western restrictions’: Russia hits out as Trump sanctions its oil firms; ‘step entirely counterproductive’

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Russia said that recent US sanctions targeting its oil sector could potentially undermine diplomatic initiatives. (AI image) Russia has slammed Donald Trump administration’s sanctions on its oil firms saying that the move undermines efforts for peace, adding that it is immune to any such restrictions.Russia said that recent US sanctions targeting its oil sector could…

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More curbs on China? Trump admin mulls restrictions on ‘any and all critical software’: Report

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Trade tensions between Washington and Beijing might rise further as the US is planning its next move against China, after the 155% tariff threat.The Trump admin is reportedly preparing a response to China’s recent rare earth export restrictions by limiting shipments of US software-powered products to Beijing, a US official told Reuters. The proposed measures…

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Delhi implements GRAP-2 measures as air quality deteriorates ahead of Diwali; what are the restrictions |

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Delhi and its surrounding areas have been placed under GRAP-2 restrictions, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to show alarming levels. This is a significant escalation from GRAP-1 measures, which were implemented for the first time this season on October 14. The move comes amid growing concerns about deteriorating air quality, which experts say…

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

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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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Days after declaring normalcy, Ladakh administration reimposes restrictions | Srinagar News

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Srinagar: Two days after declaring normalcy in the region, Ladakh UT administration late Friday reimposed restrictions on gatherings of five or more people, and banned processions, rallies, and marches without prior permission in Leh, hours after Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) announced a judicial probe — under a retired Supreme Court judge — into…

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Ladakh unrest: Leh reimposes restrictions; officials cite ‘apprehensions’ | India News

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NEW DELHI: Authorities in Ladakh’s Leh district have reimposed restrictions over concerns about potential threats to public peace and order, officials told PTI. This comes just a day after restrictions were lifted following a 22-day curfew triggered by violent protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. The earlier unrest left four people dead…

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