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IREL) has signed an agreement with a Kazakhstan-based company to develop the titanium value chain in India by harnessing the potential of rare-earth minerals in the coastal parts of the country. The joint venture between IREL (India) Limited and Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC (UKTMP JSC) proposes to convert low titanium oxide (TiO2) ilmenite produced in Odisha to titanium slag, which is in great demand in the aerospace and defence sectors. «The setting up of this JV plant is expected to catalyse the establishment of chloride pigment/Ti Slag/sponge manufacturing industry, which has been hindered by non-availability of high TiO2 feedstock,» Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply to a question.

Addressing a sporting event — 'Bastar Olympics' — in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur, Shah also said the country would be free of Maoists by March 2026. «I appeal to Naxals, please come forward. Give up arms, surrender and join the mainstream. Your rehabilitation is our responsibility,» he said.

WPL) 2025 auction took place in Bengaluru on Sunday. The most notable buy was 16-year-old G Kamalini going to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.6 crore. MI and Delhi Capitals were engaged in an intense bidding war as the Mumbai-based franchise secured Kamalini's services for Rs 1.6 crore, significantly higher than her initial base price of Rs 10 lakh. In other significant WPL 2025 buys, Gujarat Giants strengthened their squad by signing Deandra Dottin and Simran Shaikh for Rs 1.7 crore and Rs 1.9 crore respectively.

chess prodigy earned the distinction of becoming the youngest world chess champion in history. Gukesh secured this prestigious title after outsmarting China’s Ding Liren in a decisive Game 14. The match, initially poised for a draw, took a dramatic turn when Ding made a critical error akin to self-sabotage. Gukesh capitalized on the mistake, swiftly claiming victory.

Speaking at an event in Delhi, the EAM stressed on the fact that India is a first-responder when its counterparts around the world need its help. However, he added, that New Delhi has miles to go to revamp itself from the mistakes of the past, in order to become a 'multigenerational foreign policy following nation'. 'We're a player the world turns to, even if we're bashful at times. The idea of India as a first responder, I can predict, will only get stronger," said Jaishankar.

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has spent Rs 5,570 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives over the past decade, a top official said on Sunday. Coal India Chairman P M Prasad said the PSU has been focusing on education, healthcare, skill development, sports, and women empowerment. Inaugurating the 3rd CIL CSR Conclave 2024 on Sunday, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose underscored the transformative power of CSR initiatives in improving the lives of communities, particularly in tribal belts of coal-bearing areas. He lauded CIL's contributions, including its efforts to support cancer patients, stating that such initiatives contribute to the holistic development of the nation.

UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is spearheading a transformative approach to Indian agriculture, leveraging technology, digital innovations, and a holistic strategy to address the complex challenges facing the country's farming ecosystem, CEO Ashish Dobhal revealed in an exclusive interview. With agriculture spanning 400 million acres and involving 130 million farmers, 80-85 per cent of whom are smallholders, the company is reimagining its role from a crop protection product seller to a comprehensive solution provider. «Each state has its own nuance, cropping pattern, and cultural nuances of farming,» Dobhal explained, underscoring the intricate landscape of Indian agriculture. Emerging from a challenging period, Dobhal confidently asserted that «the worst of the industry downturn is behind us.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Chapter 16 in the Book of Leviticus, Old Testament, enjoins Aaron (brother of Moses) to organize sacrifices and expiate the sins of all Israelites. The process involves, over and above the ritual sacrifice of a bull and a ram, the community of Israelites providing Aaron with a goat; Aaron is supposed to lay both his hands over the goat’s head and confess to all the sins of Israelites.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI—As the skies turned hazy with pollution this winter, a giant outdoor purifier sat dormant in the Indian capital’s central business district. The smog tower, lined with double rows of fans, was intended to purify the surrounding area by sucking in smog, passing it through filters on the inside and releasing clean air.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda had inaugurated the NMR Portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC), aiming to register all MBBS doctors eligible for practice in India. «The uniqueness of NMR is that it is linked with Aadhaar ID of the doctors which ensures the individual's authenticity,» a statement from the health ministry told TOI. It added that the portal, developed in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and NMC, would provide dynamic, authentic, and consolidated data on doctors.

Steve Smith surpassed Mark Waugh to become the sixth-highest run-scorer in international cricket history. Smith achieved this milestone during the third Test against India at Brisbane. In the match, Smith returned to form with a commanding knock of 101 runs off 190 balls, including 10 fours. This marked his first century in 25 innings, the longest gap in his career without reaching three figures. His previous longest gap was 22 innings, from his debut to his maiden Test century.

Indian startup ecosystem has undergone a dynamic evolution over the past decade, with major changes reshaping how private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms strategise their exits from startups. Traditionally, Indian stock markets were perceived as places for large, established companies to list and raise capital. However, they are now offering diverse opportunities for new-age startups to tap into public funding and provide impressive exits for early backers and investors, such as angel investors and venture capital firms. The surge in exit activity via the public markets is a testament to this transformation, shaping exits in ways that have profound implications for Indian PE-VC strategies.

Suchi Semicon has started production of semiconductors without the Centre's incentive and plans to invest $100 million in three years, a top official of the company said on Sunday. Suchi Group chairman and Suchi Semicon founder Ashok Mehta said though the company has applied for the Centre's incentive under SPECS (Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors) and India Semiconductor Mission, it does not want to hold on to production for the sake of incentives. «We have a foolproof business plan. Our business plan is not primarily for incentives. We have set up a plant to do business. The Centre's approval will come when we meet their requirements. We have made $100 million (about Rs 840 crore) investment plan over three years,» Mehta said. He said that the state government has approved 20% incentives for the plant.

Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. Taking on social media platform X, the Prime Minister called the Iron Man «an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integrity of the nation.» «Hundreds of salutes to the Iron Man of the country, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. His personality and work will continue to be an inspiration for the countrymen for the unity, integrity of the nation and the achievement of the resolution of a developed India,» he posted on X. Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and penned a post on social media X, formerly known as Twitter.

Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Congress party, stating they have «no shame, responsibility, or liability.» Speaking to on Sunday, Pradhan said that the people of India have repeatedly exposed the Congress party's actions. «Yesterday the Honourable Prime Minister placed some historical truths before the House. The Congress party has neither shame nor responsibility and no liability. Yesterday also they adopted the same attitude during the speech of the Prime Minister, they still have to practice listening to the truth. The people of the country have shown the mirror to the Congress party again and again,» he said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A growing number of India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) are looking to get a residency in a European nation for their children’s education, to retire, or to give their businesses unfettered access to Europe. However, the costs of these residencies have been increasing as European counties look to cash in on the high demand.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. One of the most anticipated new movies of this holiday season (for me) is a biopic of Bob Dylan called A Complete Unknown. The name is taken from the lyrics of the Dylan song, Like a Rolling Stone.

India also suggested that historical subsidisers should seek permission of the Committee on Fisheries Subsidies for grant of subsidies in future. The country has made these remarks in the meetings of the Negotiating Group on Rules (Fisheries subsidies), which are going on in Geneva.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Younger investors are taking a more active role in establishing family offices to professionalise wealth management, said Umang Papneja, CEO of Julius Baer India. “Additionally, there is a growing interest in alternative asset classes, including private equity and private credit, as younger investors prioritise diversification and seek higher returns." He said asset allocation preferences are evolving, with equity accounting for up to two-thirds of portfolios and a growing appetite for alternative investment funds (AIFs) and private equity.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the past year, I have devoted several columns to drawing attention to how inadequate social capital in our hyper-diverse society is a fundamental cause of many of our socioeconomic problems. Our public places deteriorate over time because in the absence of a sense of common community, individuals maximize private gains over public interest.