India’s rare earth boost: Govt approves Rs 7,300 crore scheme; aim to diversify away from China – The Times of India

India’s rare earth boost: Govt approves Rs 7,300 crore scheme; aim to diversify away from China – The Times of India

The government has moved a step closer to boosting India’s self-reliance in rare earth magnets, with a key panel approving a Rs 7,300 crore scheme to support local manufacturing. These magnets are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines and a range of consumer electronics.The expenditure finance committee (EFC), which functions under the finance ministry, cleared…

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Watch: PM Modi rides Japan’s iconic Shinkansen bullet train; crowd chants ‘Modi-san’ in Sendai | India News – The Times of India

Watch: PM Modi rides Japan’s iconic Shinkansen bullet train; crowd chants ‘Modi-san’ in Sendai | India News – The Times of India

PM Modi in Sendai (Image credits: Screen grab from ANI, DD) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with chants of “Modi-san, welcome!” as he arrived in Sendai, Japan, on Saturday during his two-day visit.Large crowds gathered at the city’s semiconductor hub, cheering his name and calling out “Welcome to Japan.” Travelling from Tokyo…

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