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Canada and India are reportedly close to finalising a landmark export agreement worth approximately US $2.8 billion, under which Canada would supply uranium to India over a potential ten-year period. The pact is seen as a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy and strategic minerals. Deal Structure and Strategic Significance The proposed
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The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted after a long period of dormancy, releasing a large ash and sulfur-dioxide plume. Meteorological tracking shows the plume drifting across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman before reaching parts of northwest India, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Punjab. Aviation authorities in India issued alerts
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Afghanistan has invited Indian companies to help revive several idle mining sites across the country. Afghan officials told Indian industry representatives that the sector holds major potential for growth and employment if foreign firms can restart long-stalled projects. Opportunities And Concerns According to Kabul, minerals such as iron ore, copper and rare earth