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The First Lithium-Ion and Rare Earth Recycling Plant in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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The first integrated recycling plant in Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh has seen India make a significant move towards ensuring critical mineral supply chains. The plant, designed by Rocklink India in the UPSIDC industrial area, helps the country in the clean energy transition by allowing domestic recovery of high-value materials used in the electric vehicles and renewable technologies.

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UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock to Visit India

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The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, is on a visit to India to enhance multilateral cooperation and address global issues. Baerbock's visit highlights India's growing prominence in global diplomacy and its growing voice in the UN.

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Brazil Catches Up as India Loses Bangladesh Corn Market

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India has recently been dethroned as the largest maize (corn) exporter to Bangladesh, to be replaced by Brazil. The development is part of a dynamic shift in global agricultural markets, mainly due to increased domestic consumption of maize in India, especially for ethanol production.

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Maharashtra CBG Policy 2026: Promoting Waste-to-Energy and Clean Fuel

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Government of Maharashtra has given his nod to the State Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026. This new policy seeks to help convert organic waste to fuel, boost scientific waste-management, and help India move towards a circular economy and climate-resilient development.

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Vivek Tripathi Named ED-WTD of AU Small Finance Bank.

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Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the appointment of the Executive Director (ED) of AU Small Finance Bank who will be Vivek Tripathi and will serve a term of three years. He will also become Whole-time Director (WTD) as of April 24, 2026, with the approval of the shareholders. The relocation reinforces the top management and board of directors of the bank.

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