Graphite may be an old industrial mineral, but its importance is changing rapidly. For India, the challenge is no longer simply finding graphite—it is rebuilding the capability to mine, process and capture its value.
The geopolitical landscape of West Asia has shifted with staggering speed. Since Ambassador K.P. Fabian, one of India’s most respected diplomatic voices on West Asia, drafted his assessment in his article for Afroasiannews, his warning of the “unscripted tragedy” has entered a
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India’s agritech sector hosts over 1,000 startups tackling supply chain inefficiencies, market linkages, and farm productivity. Platforms like DeHaat and Ninjacart connect farmers directly to buyers, reducing middlemen and price fluctuations. Drones, AI-based weather forecasting, and soil health testing kits help farmers
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India has been confirmed as the Chair of the Kimberley Process for the year 2026, bringing closure to an extended impasse over leadership within the global diamond certification body. The decision was reached by consensus among participating members, following months of negotiations after earlier bids failed to gain unanimous support. India will formally assume the chairmanship from January 1, 2026, after serving briefly as Vice-Chair in late 2025.
The Kimberley Process is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the diamond industry, and civil society, aimed at preventing the trade in conflict diamonds. India’s appointment marks its third tenure as Chair, underscoring its growing influence in the global diamond value chain. During its chairmanship, India is expected to prioritise governance reforms, strengthen compliance mechanisms, and advance discussions on transparency and traceability within the Kimberley Process framework.