Govt to auction 19 critical mineral blocks in seventh tranche as focus sharpens on supply security

The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks on offer across multiple states as part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource security.The move comes as India seeks to boost self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and other strategic sectors amid global supply-chain disruptions,…

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Energy markets explode: Crude hits $114, gas jumps 35% after Iran targets Gulf fuel sites

Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…

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Perennial dark horses, really? Why world cricket keeps forgetting New Zealand’s World Cup pedigree | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In the Stick to Cricket podcast, former England captain Michael Vaughan recently said: “Pound for pound, they (New Zealand) might be the best team.”Vaughan is right.Since the inception of the ODI World Cup in 1975, New Zealand have reached the semi-finals nine times and finished runners-up twice. In the T20 format, the BlackCaps…

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Leo Horoscope Today, April 9, 2026: Singles may attract attention, but choose someone who respects your time

Get ready for a vibrant day filled with joyful interactions and cherished family gatherings! Today is the perfect opportunity to express your warmth and love, reinforcing bonds with those close to you. Single individuals should navigate relationships with dignity and appreciation. Students can expect to make significant strides in their studies, while professionals may encounter…

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Sun Pharma Acquisition: Sun Pharma to acquire US-based Organon in $11.75 billion deal, among biggest overseas buys by Indian firms

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday announced it will acquire US-based Organon & Co. in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, marking one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian company.Under the definitive agreement, Sun Pharma will buy all outstanding shares of Organon at $14 per share.The deal, approved by the boards of both…

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डीआरडीओ और नौसेना की बड़ी कामयाबी, नेवल एंटी-शिप मिसाइल का सफल परीक्षण, जानें क्या है खासियत?

DRDO India: रक्षा क्षेत्र में भारत को बड़ी सफलता मिली है. डीआरडीओ और भारतीय नौसेना ने मिलकर नेवल एंटी-शिप मिसाइल (शॉर्ट रेंज) का पहली बार सफल सल्वो लॉन्च किया है. यह परीक्षण ओडिशा के तट के पास बंगाल की खाड़ी में किया गया, जिसे देश की सैन्य ताकत के लिए अहम उपलब्धि माना जा रहा…

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