India and the United States are likely to sign an initial pact for cooperation on critical minerals this week, two government sources said, as the two countries try to bolster trade ties despite diplomatic hiccups.

The initial pact on critical minerals would help build supply chains, exchange technical know-how, and promote collaboration between Indian and American businesses in the sector

Critical minerals, such as cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel and rare earths, play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars

By Mayank Bhardwaj, Sethuraman N R and Rajendra Jadhav NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India gave the go-ahead on Saturday for exports of non-basmati white rice to resume as inventories in the world's biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop in the coming weeks.

India loosened restrictions on some rice exports, a move that may ease global prices and signal a shift in domestic agricultural policies following recent national elections.

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India star keeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been rested for a three-match T20 series against Bangladesh, starting Oct. 6 in Guwahati, India.

Bangladesh also called up left-handed opening batsman Parvez Hossain Emon and left-arm orthodox Rakibul Hasan in the squad for T20Is against India.