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Govt targets critical minerals security through mining law changes

The proposal, aimed at securing long-term access to resources like lithium, copper, cobalt, and rare earth elements, comes amid tightening global supply and rising geopolitical risks

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi as Himachal reels under monsoon fury

Delhi to see light rain and satisfactory air quality through the week, while Himachal Pradesh faces heavy rainfall with significant monsoon damage

Fit India Sundays on Cycle: What is it, how to locate and register?

Launched in December 2024, the weekly campaign invites people of all ages to join cycling and wellness activities, promoting fitness, sustainability, and community participation across India

IMD yellow alert for Delhi, rain and thunderstorms likely till Aug 15

Delhi will see cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and light to moderate rain till August 15, the IMD has forecast, as the city recorded its coldest August day in over a decade

Rahul Gandhi alleges vote theft by EC, here's how political leaders reacted

Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of rigging votes to favour BJP in 2024 polls. Several opposition leaders back him, while BJP dismisses claims as baseless and driven by frustration

US links India tariff hike to 'national security' over Russian oil imports

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro links extra 25% tariffs on India to its refusal to stop buying Russian oil, calling it a national security threat amid ongoing US-India trade tensions

US calls India strategic partner, vows dialogue despite trade tensions

The US affirms full dialogue with India amid tariff disputes and Russian oil concerns, emphasising direct engagement to resolve differences, while reiterating New Delhi's status as a strategic partner

Trump rules out trade talks with India until tariff dispute resolved

Trump rules out trade talks with India as US imposes 50% tariffs, citing Russian oil imports

Rain batters North India; Yamuna rises in Delhi, floods hit hill states

River Yamuna crosses warning mark in Delhi; level of water in Ganga rises in UP; IMD issues heavy rain alert for Himachal Pradesh till August 12

This developed country hit with highest tariffs by Trump administration

Luxury watches, coffee capsules, and high-value exports from this EU nation were hit with a steep 39% US tariff on Thursday. A last-ditch effort by the country's president to stop the move also failed

Adani Power receives LoI for 2,400 MW thermal plant in Bihar's Bhagalpur

The company will supply power from a greenfield 3x800 MW Ultra-supercritical thermal power plant, to be developed under the Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) model

Notification for Vice-Presidential poll issued, nomination process begins

The post of Vice President fell vacant on July 21 after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly, citing health reasons

6-yr-old Indian-origin girl, chef assaulted in racist attacks in Ireland

A 6-year-old girl in Waterford and a chef in Dublin were assaulted in separate incidents, as Ireland sees a disturbing rise in racist attacks against Indians and Indian-origin citizens

Q1 results today: LIC, HPCL, Godrej Consumer Products among 233 on Aug 7

Q1 FY26 company results, August 7: Bajaj Electricals, NBCC (India), Biocon, Edelweiss, Titan Company, and are also set to release their April-June quarter earnings reports today

Trump eyes 100% tariff on chips, firms investing in US to be exempted

Firms building in the US to be exempt; Trump signals broader import crackdown as India, Vietnam face new levies

Trump to replace Fed, labour chief amid row over jobs data, rate policy

After firing Bureau of Labour Statistics chief McEntarfer over weak jobs data and criticising Fed chair Powell, Trump signals new key appointments

IMD forecasts rain in Delhi today; AQI slips further to moderate range

Rain likely in Delhi till August 8, says IMD; air quality drops to moderate. UP to witness more showers due to active monsoon and cyclonic circulation

Heavy rain floods Delhi roads; more showers expected till August 8

Waterlogging hit key areas like Aiims, Connaught Place and Minto Bridge as IMD forecasts light to moderate rain across Delhi-NCR

Vice-presidential poll to be held on Sept 9 after Dhankhar's resignation

The Election Commission said nominations close on August 21, with polling and counting-if required-scheduled for September 9

Delhi sees cleanest July air in 7 years; heavy rains likely in Aug-Sept

Average AQI in the national capital for July drops to 78, with 29 'satisfactory' air days; IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in the second half of monsoon