'India can play key role in breaking China's near-monopoly on critical minerals'

IANS | March 22, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India, which holds the world's fifth largest rare earth reserves and the required technology to produce these minerals, can play a crucial role in breaking China’s near-monopoly on these critical minerals required for making electric vehicles, wind turbines, hi-tech electronic goods and defence equipment, according to an article.

'Heartfelt congratulations': CMs of BJP-ruled states on PM Modi's new record

IANS | March 22, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decades of public service and political leadership at the highest levels drew effusive praise from multiple Chief Ministers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states on Sunday. They welcomed the new milestone and record achieved by PM Modi and rallied behind his robust and visionary leadership in taking the nation to new heights of success.

PM Modi to take stock of oil & gas situation amid Middle East conflict

IANS | March 22, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting in the evening on Sunday to review the situation related to petroleum products, crude oil, power, and fertiliser sectors against the backdrop of the evolving situation in West Asia, according to reliable sources.