India has 8.52 million tonnes reserves of rare earth elements: Jitendra Singh

IANS | July 23, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra, while another 1.29 MT rare earths are situated in hard rocks in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

India committed to catalyse change across Global South: NITI Aayog VC

IANS | July 23, 2025 12:05 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India’s sustained economic growth and inclusive development model position it as an “anchor of stability” at a time when the world is facing economic uncertainty and transformation, Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, has said.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.5 pc in 2025, robust 6.7 pc in 2026: ADB

IANS | July 23, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said that India's GDP growth is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in 2025, and a robust 6.7 per cent in 2026, amid strong domestic demand, a normal monsoon and monetary easing in the country.

Japan will pay 15 pc 'reciprocal' tariffs under trade deal: Trump

IANS | July 23, 2025 9:56 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said his administration will impose 15 per cent "reciprocal" tariffs on Japanese products, 10 percentage points lower than what was previously announced, as he touted a "massive" trade deal with the Asian ally.