India is rapidly expanding its push for critical minerals such as lithium and rare earths through domestic exploration and overseas partnerships, aiming to reduce dependence on China-controlled supply chains. FILE PHOTO: Blocks with symbols and atomic numbers of Rare Earth Elements (REE), in this illustration taken January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo India is ramping up efforts to challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals by boosting domestic production, securing overseas assets, and partnering with countries like the US and Japan, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains and gain strategic leverage.Did our AI summary help? As the global battle...