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New Delhi: The market for critical minerals, essential for powering clean energy technologies, has experienced a remarkable surge, doubling in size over the past five years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report on Tuesday. The IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Market Review, released today along with a new online data explorer, highlights the soaring demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper driven by the increasing deployment of clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels.

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₹3000 crore to ₹4000 crore. Tourists too are stranded in parts of the hill state and as per reports, over 500 tourists are stranded in Chandertal, Pagal Nallah, other places in Lahaul and Spiti. According to officials, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) also rescued 515 labourers stranded in a waterlogged slum in Una district.

Thailand is at the core of a looming deadlock that could tip Southeast Asia's second-largest economy into crisis, with reformers once again vying to dislodge the grip on power of the royalist military establishment. Despite a stunning victory with its allies in a May 14 election over pro-military parties, the progressive Move Forward party led by Pita Limjaroenrat faces an uncertain path to government.

Threads to connect with their followers, including many Twitter refugees tired of the drama surrounding Elon Musk's raucous oversight of that platform. But the real question is: Will they stay? Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a Threads post Monday that in the five days since its launch, 100 million people have signed up for Threads, which was rolled out as a companion app to Instagram. Ann Coleman is among them.

Sweden's membership of NATO took a big step forward on Monday after Turkey agreed to remove one of the last major roadblocks in return for help in reviving Turkey's own chances of joining the European Union. At talks in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, where U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are meeting for a two-day summit starting Tuesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan committed to put the Nordic country's accession protocol before Parliament «as soon as possible,» the head of NATO said.

London | The British accounting regulator has criticised BDO and Mazars for “unacceptable” shortcomings in their audits, underlining the challenge the groups face in loosening the grip of the big four firms on the market.

On the eve of the NATO Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky exuded confidence that the war-torn country will become part of the alliance. In a press statement on Monday night, Zelensky said, "We are still working on the wording, that is, on the specific words of such confirmation, but we already understand the fact that Ukraine will be in the alliance...And we are working to make the algorithm for gaining membership as clear and fast as possible". European diplomats said that the Western allies of Kyiv are still finalising a joint framework that would pave the way for long-term security assurances for Ukraine, and may wait until the end of a NATO summit this week to announce them.

Toronto-listed shares in Patriot Battery Metals have soared overnight after the lithium explorer confirmed it had “received strong inbound interest… from a range of tier 1 global mining and chemicals companies”.

Madonna revealed on Monday that her «Celebration» tour's North American dates will be rescheduled due to a recent medical emergency. The tour will now commence in Europe in October, with the European leg spanning several weeks. Following her medical emergency last month, Madonna decided to reschedule the dates of the tour.

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Investing.com — The inflation/Fed rate hike rhetoric has stepped up again with the imminent release of U.S. consumer price data, and the oil market seems to be paying for it more than other risk assets.

California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has assumed one of the most influential political offices this month

Japan’s industry minister has visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to see equipment that is to be used to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean to ensure the safety of the contentious plan

BJP would enter the 2024 electoral ring with four of its state units headed by not rank BJP insiders but leaders who have joined from other parties, of which two are ex-Congress. At one point, this would have been considered impossible in a party in which attaining a post was seen as an outcome of the years spent within the fold mastering the larger ideological purpose. But that’s clearly changed with the evolution of a leadership-based acquisition-cum-alliance building strategy from a position of strength — a significant shift from the coalition politics of the 1990s and 2000s, which were built around common minimum agendas reflecting fractured mandates of the day.

CCHF) virus, which poses a significant public health risk, is spreading across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with concerns of its potential impact being exacerbated by climate change. CCHF is primarily transmitted by ticks and carries a fatality rate ranging from 10 to 40 percent. Instances of CCHF have already been reported in Spain and Pakistan, raising concerns about the possibility of its emergence in the United Kingdom. According to James Wood, head of veterinary medicine at Cambridge University, CCHF could eventually make its way to the UK due to the presence of ticks. He noted that the disease is expanding beyond its typical regions and progressing toward countries like Britain and France, largely due to the effects of climate change. Given the urgency of the situation, the government has issued a crucial health advisory regarding CCHF, urging individuals to take preventive measures against ticks. These precautions involve wearing appropriate clothing, such as long sleeves and trousers, when in areas inhabited by ticks, as well as conducting thorough tick checks after outdoor activities.

Manchester United will face Leeds United in what promises to be an exciting encounter in their first pre-season friendly ahead of the Premier League 2023/24 season. The Red Devils, under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag, aim to build on their third-place finish and Carabao Cup triumph from last season. This match is highly anticipated as it marks Mason Mount's debut after completing his transfer from Chelsea. Manchester United supporters also hope to see additional new signings before kick-off. Manchester United vs Leeds United match will be played on July 12. The match will take place at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway. The kick-off timing is scheduled at 4 pm (BST) and 11 am (EDT). Viewers in the US can watch Manchester United v Leeds live on MUTV via the club channel, United App and ManUtd.com

Guwahati: Assam government assured a soft loan of Rs. 10 crore without interest with 10-year moratorium for Tocklai Tea Research InstituteChief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Lachit Moidam Memorial and Cultural Complex at Lahdoigarh in Jorhat and took stock of the progress of its construction. Visiting the site, Chief Minister Sarma paid his rich tributes to Veer Lachit Barphukan at the Moidam.

Vedanta joint venture has no impact on India's semiconductor fabrication plant goal, minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Monday. "This decision of Foxconn to withdraw from its JV wth Vedanta has no impact on India's Semiconductor Fab goals. None," Chandrasekhar tweeted.

Tata Communications International Pte Ltd., a wholly owned unit of Tata Communications, has signed a share purchase agreement to buy the remaining nearly 42% stake of Oasis Smart Sim Europe SAS for Rs 99.3 crore ($ 12 million). Tata Communications had acquired a majority stake (58.1%) in Oasis Smart Sim Europe SAS in 2020. “The transaction enables TCIPL to gain complete 100% equity shareholding in Oasis Smart SIM Europe enabling Tata Communications to accelerate and augment Tata Communications MOVE platform roadmap for global markets,” the company said in a stock exchange notice Monday.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases. President Dina Booluarte's decree has allocated approximately US$ 3.27 million towards enhancing patient care, strengthening case detection measures, and providing informative reports for the general population and healthcare workers. The emergency measures encompass the procurement of intravenous immunoglobulin and human albumin, as well as the implementation of specialized diagnostics for identifying the biological agents associated with the syndrome. Additionally, arrangements for air-assisted transportation of patients in critical or emergency conditions are being made. The official document highlights that, thus far this year, at least 18 of the country's 24 departments and one constitutional province have reported at least one case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.