Food security amid uncertainty, Pg11.

India seeks fertilizer security through Moroccan phosphate ventures amid global supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical shifts impacting food production.

Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman block, Pg11.

Oil India discovers natural gas reserves in Andaman offshore block, boosting India's energy security and domestic production.

India inks deep sea mining exploration deal with UN body, pg 13.

India secures 15-year deep sea mining exploration rights in Indian Ocean from UN body for polymetallic sulphides.

With China exerting its power, race to make rare earth magnets elsewhere begins, Pg 18.

Global race intensifies to break China's rare earth magnet dominance amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, impacting industries worldwide.

India gets licence to scour Indian Ocean for precious metals, Pg14

India secures ISA license to explore Carlsberg Ridge for polymetallic sulphur nodules, boosting access to critical minerals.

Automakers brace for hit on PLI benefits as RE magnet curbs from China continue

Chinese rare earth magnet export curbs threaten Indian automakers' PLI benefits, forcing expensive component imports and hindering domestic value addition.

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s biggest dam despite protest from downstream Egypt, Pg14

Ethiopia inaugurates $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), sparking protest from Egypt over Nile water security.

China digs in on ‘rare earth’, commands global market, Pg7

China tightens grip on rare earth market with new export restrictions amid trade tensions, impacting global supply chains.

In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa , Pg6

India strengthens ties with Namibia through cultural diplomacy, economic cooperation, and tech transfer, contrasting Western conditional aid approach.

Africa is challenging China’s mining hegemony , Pg9

African nations challenge China's mining dominance demanding fair deals, environmental protection, and local beneficiation amidst rising scrutiny and policy changes.

Amid Opposition protests, two Bills passed in Lok Sabha , Pg11

Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Bill, 2025 and Indian Ports Bill, 2025 amid opposition protests over electoral roll revisions.

Decoding China — the lessons for a vulnerable India, Pg 6.

The Israel-Iran ceasefire — managing the blowback, Pg8

What challenges does Greenland’s new PM face?, Pg 10

Why are tensions high in the Arctic?, Pg 10

Why did China block exports of rare earth elements? Pg8

Should water be used as a weapon?, Pg8

How Extracting and Producing Nickel Can Be Made More Sustainable, Pg 11