India’s push for sustainable development goals makes splash at UN meet

IANS | July 28, 2025 1:27 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India has presented its third 'Voluntary National Review Report' on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the ministerial segment of the high-level political forum convened by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (UN), according to an official statement issued on Monday.

Active state participation encouraging rare earths exploration in India: SBI report

IANS | July 28, 2025 9:56 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Amid the exports ban by China on rare earth magnets, the active participation of state governments in India in encouraging rare earth exploration and processing can contribute to regional economic development and self sufficiency in critical mineral value chains, an SBI Research report said on Monday.