Hindustan Zinc secures mining lease for rare earth element block in Karnataka

Hindustan Zinc has secured a mining lease for rare earth elements in Karnataka. The Gundlupet block in Chamrajnagar District covers over 314 hectares. This acquisition supports the company’s expansion into critical minerals for modern technology. Hindustan Zinc is actively exploring opportunities in various future-enabling elements. The company is already a leading producer of zinc and…

FSSAI takes actions against CG Foods, directs company to stop production of bhujia namkeen

India’s food regulator FSSAI has ordered CG Foods India to stop producing veg bhujia. This action follows an inspection revealing significant hygiene and licensing rule violations. The company was found re-processing floor-collected noodles without proper heat treatment. Unlicensed manufacturing and predated packaging were also identified during the inspection. FSSAI seized over 32,000 kg of stock…

Carlos Alcaraz recovers from first-set stumble to storm into US Open third round, serve still a talking point

Carlos Alcaraz made his way through to the next round of the US Open despite some issues with his serve. After dropping the first set to Jaime Faria, Alcaraz rallied back fiercely, showcasing his remarkable forehand and crucially saving several break points. In contrast, Rafael Jodar faced a tough match against Bu Yunchaokete, acknowledging his…