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Light rare earths, no magnets, and a resolve to break free of China’s iron grip

Sona Comstar, the country’s eighth largest parts maker, has developed new motors using light rare earth elements like cerium, samarium and neodymium, according to a top company executive. Ather Energy Ltd’s co-founder and chief executive Tarun Mehta, too, told Mint that the two-wheeler industry can move towards light rare earth magnets. Meanwhile, Ola Electric’s founder…

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From big plans to bottlenecks: Refining expansion falters, capacity up just 5%; import dependence grows

India has increased its oil refining capacity by only 5% over the past seven years, falling far short of the 69% growth that had been targeted for 2025. Factors such as uncertainty around future demand due to climate considerations, limited land availability, and disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly slowed expansion efforts. This shortfall…

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Key factor in India’s Lord’s defeat: Shubman Gill vs Zak Crawley clash that fired up Ben Stokes | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticised captain Shubman Gill following India’s 22-run defeat at Lord’s, which allowed England to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Despite a commendable bowling performance that saw India dismiss England for 192, the visitors faltered in the chase, getting bowled out…

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    IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Ex-England cricketer shares where India lost Lord’s Test – ‘The eight-minute over flipped…’ | Cricket News

    India’s Shubman Gill and England’s Zak Crawley have words at the end of the third day during the third cricket test match between England and India at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP) Former England pacer Stuart Broad revealed where the third Test between India and England flipped…

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    Why Supreme Court’s approval of 1,400 US Education Department layoffs is called ‘willfully blind’ and ‘naive’

    US Education Department layoffs: Why Supreme Court’s decision to allow 1,400 cuts is ‘willfully blind’ and ‘naive,’ judges warn US Education Department layoffs 2025: The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to proceed with his plan to lay off nearly 1,400 employees from the US Department of Education, effectively enabling a large-scale downsizing of…

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    After Aryan Khan’s drug case, Sameer Wankhede opens up about online bullying by fan clubs, says he is qualified to protect his family and himself: ‘I am a trained sniper shooter’ |

    Sameer Wankhede, former NCB Zonal Director, addresses the personal impact of the Aryan Khan case, including online bullying and concerns for his family’s safety. He highlights the manipulation of public perception by wealthy individuals through social media fan clubs and the urgent need for stronger digital regulation to combat misinformation. Wankhede emphasizes media literacy and…

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    ‘Immediate strike’: Netanyahu orders IDF to hit Syrian forces in Sweida; cites threat to Druze community

    Image used for representative purposes Israel’s armed forces announced they were conducting strikes against military vehicles of Syrian government forces in Sweida, southern Syria, following reports from Syrian state media about a fresh attack on the predominantly Druze city.“A short while ago, the (Israeli army) began striking military vehicles belonging to Syrian regime forces in…

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    Psychology-based personality test: The dancing couple you choose reveals what type of relationship suits you the best

    Photo: Marina Winberg/ Instagram In recent years, psychology-based personality tests have become quite popular on social media for their ability to offer deeper insights into who we are. Unlike casual quizzes, these tests are designed using psychological theories and research to analyze behaviour, thought patterns, and emotional responses. They help people understand their strengths, weaknesses,…

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