India holds the world's third-largest reserves of rare earths at 6.9 million tonnes, yet its contribution is not even 1 per cent of the global production. A new report from Amicus Growth, cited by ANI, underlined this gap between resource potential and actual production on the part of India, while China leads in the global rare earth market with both reserves and processing capabilities. Learn More

Delhi govt is exploring a collaboration with IIT Kanpur to develop an AI-enabled decision support system for data-driven deduction and granular data generation, environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Sunday. The plan aims to use sensor-based local monitoring, alongside existing air quality stations, to produce hyper-local data and dynamic source apportionment for targeted pollution control. "Delhi govt is preparing a comprehensive, year-round strategy to combat a

IT services firm Coforge on Friday announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based AI firm Encora in an all-stock deal valued at $2.35 billion (about Rs 21,133 crore), marking one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian mid-tier IT company. The acquisition will be funded entirely through equity, with Coforge issuing preferential shares worth about $1.89 billion to Encora’s existing shareholders, including private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pinc