LG Energy's Q3 operating profit jumps 34.1 pc on strong US demand

IANS | October 13, 2025 9:20 AM

Seoul, Oct 13 (IANS) LG Energy Solution Limited, South Korea's leading battery maker, said on Monday that its third-quarter operating profit likely jumped 34.1 per cent from a year earlier, driven by strong sales of energy storage systems (ESSs) in the United States.

China tightens hold on Africa to exploit rare earths sector  

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) China is further strengthening its dominance in the rare earth elements sector by making deeper inroads into African countries, which are rich in critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel, vital for the production of batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies.

EY, Microsoft team up to equip young Indians with job-ready AI skills

IANS | October 12, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) In a major step to bridge the AI skills gap in India, EY and Microsoft on Sunday launched the AI Skills Passport, a free online programme designed to provide young Indians with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.