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.

Centre supports over 18.84 lakh EVs under FAME schemes: Minister

IANS | July 23, 2025 9:32 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The government has supported a total of 18,84,905 electric vehicles (EVs) under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) schemes till June 30 this year, the Parliament was informed.