Cabinet revises royalty for four critical minerals to boost mining | India News

NEW DELHI: The cabinet Wednesday approved higher royalty rates for four critical minerals – graphite, zirconium, caesium and rubidium – in a move aimed at boosting their mining and domestic production.“The decision of the cabinet will promote auction of mineral blocks containing caesium, rubidium and zirconium, thereby not only unlocking these minerals but also associated…

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Shutdown strain: Small US businesses reel under halted contracts; firms weigh layoffs as Congress moves to end deadlock

Small businesses across the United States that rely on federal contracts and funding are facing a severe cash crunch as the country’s longest-ever government shutdown stretches into its seventh week, forcing owners to cut costs, delay payments, and even consider layoffs, according to AP report.Lawmakers are returning to Washington to vote on a stopgap funding…

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Why is NEET PG counselling 2025 delayed? A familiar cycle of disruption returns

NEET PG counselling 2025: Thousands of doctors remain without work as the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 counselling for All-India Quota seats has been indefinitely postponed. Across hospitals and medical colleges that rely on postgraduate students as part of their clinical workforce, the delay has created a vacuum that administrators…

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Kriti Sanon’s blush pink saree whispers romance!

The pink saree has long been associated with grace, romance, and understated glamour and Kriti’s look is proof that it continues to reign supreme. There’s something universally flattering about pink, it complements almost every skin tone and instantly softens your overall appearance. Whether it’s blush, rose, fuchsia, or dusty pink, the shade evokes a sense…

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Delhi blast caught on cam: New video emerges of exact moment when car exploded in heavy traffic – watch | India News

NEW DELHI: A newly surfaced CCTV footage captured the precise moment the Hyundai i20 exploded near the Red Fort on Monday, sending shockwaves through the congested lanes of Old Delhi.In the clip, shared by news agency ANI, the car is seen suddenly bursting into flames, disintegrating within seconds and sending shards and flames flying across…

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Pune land deal: Activist Anjali Damania demands Ajit Pawar’s resignation; deputy CM replies | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday responded to activist Anjali Damania’s demand for his resignation over an alleged Rs 300-crore land deal in Pune, saying he would “use his conscience” before making any decision.A company linked to his son, Parth Pawar is at the centre of the controversy surrounding the purchase…

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Banking push: FinMin asks PSBs to boost MSME, farm credit; focus on deposits, asset quality and AI-led innovation

The finance ministry has directed public sector banks (PSBs) to ramp up lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the agriculture sector while maintaining healthy growth in low-cost deposits and ensuring strong risk management, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.Chairing a performance review meeting with bank chiefs, Department of Financial Services…

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Delhi LG upholds dismissals of corrupt MCD teachers, stresses importance of integrity in education

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has formally rejected the appeals submitted by two former teachers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and has upheld the penalties imposed by the MCD Commissioner in two distinct cases. According to the official note released by the LG office, Saxena has denied any relief to these individuals regarding…

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