Centre approves rationalization of royalty rates for critical minerals to boost domestic production

In a bid to accelerate the domestic production of rare earth and critical minerals, the Centre has approved the rationalization of royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium—minerals that are essential for high-tech industries and green energy technologies. Graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium are vital for advanced technological applications and the ongoing global energy…

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral actions, including canceling…

Importance of Electronic Warfare: Air Marshal Dixit Hails Operation Sindoor; Pushes for Private Sector’s Role in Defence

Addressing the CAPSS-IMR Seminar, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit emphasised that the successful Operation Sindoor reaffirmed the critical role of electronic warfare, cyber resilience and multi-domain operations. He urged greater involvement of private sector defence firms in India’s innovation drive to bolster strategic readiness.   Read More…