PM Modi's visit to UK, Maldives will boost Indian exports: FIEO

IANS | July 23, 2025 3:04 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives will boost Indian exports and promote regional stability in the Indian Ocean region.

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.