‘Some countries have monopolized them’: G Kishan Reddy eyes self-reliance in critical minerals; says rare‑earth permanent magnet production by year-end

Demand for rare earth permanent magnets in India is projected to double by 2030. Stressing on the importance of self-reliance, Union Minister of Mines and Coal G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that India aims to begin domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets by year-end through collaboration with private industry.Reddy stressed on the strategic…

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Bharat Petroleum, HMEL turn to Venezuelan crude as India reduces Russian oil purchases: Report

India’s state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) and private refiner HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) have each bought one million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude oil, marking BPCL’s first-ever purchase and HMEL’s first in two years, according to Reuters sources on Wednesday. The deals, arranged through trader Vitol, will increase India’s Venezuelan oil imports to at…

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Gold, silver price prediction today: Will gold hit Rs 1.63 lakh/10 grams & silver cross Rs 2.60 lakh/kg soon? Here’s the outlook

Gold and silver price prediction: Gold may extend its rally to the Rs 1,63,000 per 10 grams mark and silver has managed to sustain support, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the weekly chart, MCX Gold has been moving in a consolidation phase after…

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Income Tax notice alert! Senior executives with over Rs 50 lakh salaries under radar for ‘underreporting income’, misusing exemptions

The Income Tax Department has flagged cases involving non-disclosure of overseas assets and foreign income. (AI image) Income Tax Notice alert! The Income Tax Department is cracking down on alleged misreporting of income by senior executives across multinational companies and startups. Several such executives earning over Rs 50 lakh have received tax notices from the…

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‘No reason to believe’: Russia says India has not changed stance on buying oil, rejects US claims

AI image used for representative purposes Russia’s foreign ministry firmly claimed on Wednesday that it has “no reason to believe” that India changed its stance on purchasing Russian oil, despite US claims suggesting otherwise. The ministry emphasised that the oil trade benefits both nations and helps maintain global energy market stability, while dismissing recent statements…

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Ramadan 2026 overtime work rules in UAE explained: Get 25% above normal hourly wage, 50% extra for evening shifts

UAE Ramadan 2026: Reduced Work Hours Explained for Private Sector Employees As the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH begins across the UAE, workplaces nationwide are adjusting schedules to reflect both the spiritual rhythm of the month and legal labour requirements. Under Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022 implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021,…

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