India, U.S. strike critical minerals deal amid China concerns | Above the Fold | 26.05.2026

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Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth, and context. In today’s episode: India and the United States sign a major critical minerals framework at the QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, amid growing concerns over China’s export controls on rare earths and strategic metals. We also examine China’s response to the QUAD talks and what these developments mean for the Indo-Pacific region. Plus, political tremors continue in Tamil Nadu as more AIADMK MLAs join the ruling TVK, fuel prices continue to rise with another sharp CNG hike in Delhi, and students across the country raise concerns over the CBSE’s controversial new on-screen marking system. Stay tuned for expert insights, sharp analysis, and the stories shaping India and the world. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Jaishankar: Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth 04:21 AIADMK resignations continue, TVK strengthens 07:15 CNG prices hit RS. 83.09 in New De

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