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China's search for rare earth elements and its effects on environment
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China is home to over 35 per cent of the world's rare-earth metal reserves. Currently, China dominates the REE industry, providing 85 per cent of the world's supply in 2016. Reports state that while demand surged, production increased by more than 27 per cent in the first half of 2021, and R
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Ghulam Nabi Azad, Shahnawaz Hussain offer prayers together on Eid-ul-Fitr
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain and Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad offered namaz together at the Parliament Street Mosque on Saturday in Delhi, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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US Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill mifepristone
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A paragraph-long order by the US Supreme Court grants a stay on any restrictions, handing a victory to the administration of Democratic President Joe Biden and mifepristone's manufacturer Danco Laboratories, which had appealed the lower courts' decisions.
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BJP wants to make India "Banana Republic": Mehbooba Mufti on Surat court o
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
After the Surat court rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in the 2019 criminal defamation case, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging that the ruling par
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Pakistan heading towards constitutional crisis
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
There are clear divisions among the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) judges on the matter as some are against the apex court's "suo moto" powers - alleged to be arbitrarily exercised by CJP Bandial - in this case and has reportedly asked for a larger bench to address the ongoing political tur
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India's fight against climate change will unite whole world as one family:
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Referring to the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark signed in September 2020,Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hoped that Denmark and India's commitment to democratic values would lead to a stronger partnership in international fora.
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"Atiq Ahmed's killing makes it look like 'jungle raj' in UP," PDP chief Me
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"We know that Atiq Ahmed was not a good person but the manner in which he was murdered in Police custody makes it look like there is a 'jungle raj' in UP," said Mehbooba Mufti while interacting with media.
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China 'advises' Philippines to 'unequivocally oppose' Taiwan's independenc
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China's Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Friday said Manila should stand against the firm sovereignty claim of self-ruled, democratic Taiwan, which Beijing sees as part of its territory awaiting reunification.
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Democratic Republic of Congo to audit mining deals favouring China
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nicholas Kazadi has alleged that these contracts were skewed in favour of Beijing and wants the tax obligations on these companies increased, reported Quartz.
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Assam CM, PM Modi attend closing ceremony of Platinum Jubilee celebration
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Speaking on the occasion, the Assam Chief Minister said that the judiciary plays an important role in the democratic system of the country.
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DR Congo to audit and review 'unfair' Chinese mining contracts
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Officials, in trying to end years of mistrust with Chinese investors involved, say they want to reach an amicable solution to ensure improved revenue for DRC while protecting Beijing's businesses. It hasn't panned out well.
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SSC scam: Police lathi-charge, tear gas against protesters in West Bengal'
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Violent clashes broke out between police and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) supporters in West Bengal's Siliguri during CPM's youth wing organisation protest on Thursday.
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