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In US, Jaishankar underlines challenges of ‘excessive concentration’ of critical minerals

newsnow9February 5, 2026February 5, 202602 mins

New York/Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined the challenges of “excessive concentration” of critical minerals and the importance of de-risking supply chains through structured international cooperation. Addressing the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, Jaishankar also conveyed India’s support to the FORGE initiative…

Hyderabad Cricket’s Closed Door: When Selection Becomes a Statement of Stagnation

newsnow9February 5, 2026February 5, 202627 mins

Our Correspondent Hyderabad cricket seems trapped in a cycle it refuses to break. Cries of nepotism, allegations of corruption, and persistent questions over conflicts of interest have become background noise for an administration that appears increasingly insulated from accountability. The latest selection of the Hyderabad men’s U-23 squad for the CK Nayudu Tournament against Assam…

What is iNAV, and how is it calculated?

newsnow9February 5, 2026February 5, 202619 mins

We’ve been talking about gold and silver ETFs in the Indian market (especially after that wild January 2026 premium crash), let’s break down iNAV in plain, easy language. “iNAV” think of it like checking the MRP or “fair price” of something before you buy it at a crowded market. First, Quick Recap: What is iNAV? NAV (Net Asset Value) is the true value of one…

Pandavas Hide Their Weapons on the Sameeka Tree

newsnow9February 5, 2026114 mins

When the sage Dhoumya instructed the sons of Pandu, he spoke to them of conduct, regulation, courtly decorum, the straight path of righteousness, and, above all, the virtues of humility and endurance in the service of others—virtues unfamiliar to princes born and raised amid honour and privilege. This counsel, though seemingly simple, was the final…

Sri Dattatreya (Datta Narayana) Temple, Badami, Karnataka

newsnow9February 5, 202605 mins

Badami Dattatreya Temple, also known as Datta Peetha, is located in the ancient town of Badami in the Bagalkot district, Karnataka. The temple is situated on a rocky hill close to the famous Badami Cave Temples and near Agastya Lake. The surroundings are calm and filled with natural rock formations, making it suitable for meditation…

Ishan Kishan seals top-order slot as India post 241/5 against South Africa in T20WC warm-up

newsnow9February 4, 202601 mins

Navi Mumbai: Ishan Kishan locked in his top-order slot with a 20-ball 53 as Indian batters made most of their only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup, scoring 240 for five after electing to bat here on Wednesday. Ishan, who struck 103 in the final T20I against New Zealand last week, came out…

BJP’s Y Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur chief minister; Kuki, Naga MLAs become deputy CMs

newsnow9February 4, 202609 mins

Guwahati: After nearly a year-long vacuum, a government in Manipur was installed on Wednesday with senior Meitei politician and BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh being sworn in as the chief minister. BJP’s Nemcha Kipgen, from the Kuki community, and Naga People’s Front MLA Losii Dikho, from the Naga community, took oath as deputy chief ministers,…

Sustained double-digit growth for India possible: Mukesh Ambani

newsnow9February 4, 2026February 4, 202603 mins

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said sustained double-digit growth for India is possible, and that stable economic leadership defines a country. Speaking at a JioBlackRock event here, Ambani also said that in the next decade, India will not be importing 80 per cent of its energy. Every Indian village has a 5G…

Entire Oppn will take call on impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Congress

newsnow9February 4, 2026February 4, 202603 mins

New Delhi: Congress leader K C Venugopal on Wednesday said the entire Opposition will take a collective call on moving an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for such a move. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, however, refused to comment on the…

Rahul displays unreleased ‘memoir’ of Naravane in Parliament premises, claims PM shed responsibility

newsnow9February 4, 2026February 4, 202607 mins

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited former Army chief MM Naravane’s ‘unreleased memoir’ to claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi shed responsibility during the India-China conflict in 2020 and passed the buck on to Naravane. Addressing reporters in the premises of Parliament House complex, Gandhi held up Naravane’s unreleased memoir and…