Pakistan, Feb. 21 -- India and Brazil signed an agreement to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's visit to New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the deal strengthens resilient supply chains and reduces dependence on China. The agreement impacts technology, energy, and industrial sectors in both countries.

The cooperation focuses on investment in exploration, mining, and steel sector infrastructure. Brazil holds the world's second-largest reserves of critical minerals used in EVs, solar panels, smartphones, and defense applications. India aims to diversify supply sources and expand domestic production and recycling to meet rising demand.

Modi said bilateral t...