'Never seen such conduct from LoP': Rajnath Singh condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi, foreign policyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks. Singh called Gandhi's comments on Prime Minister Modi extremely lo...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: EAM Jaishankar to speak on India’s foreign policy amid global tensionsExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar will be a lead speaker at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 22, addressing India’s fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
China Border Situation: Rahul Gandhi asks questions; govt side denies any inroadsRahul Gandhi stated China is preventing Indian patrols in Arunachal Pradesh. He questioned Prime Minister Modi and his cabinet's actions re...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to miners
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday. This legislation aims to standardize mineral taxation across Indi...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM Modi to reconsider mining bill, flags impact on state's financesJharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged Prime Minister Modi to reconsider the mining bill. He stated restrictions on state levies cou...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: CongressThe Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident t...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Parliament adjourns sine die, bringing an end to a tumultuous monsoon sessionThe Monsoon Session of Parliament wrapped up amid significant disruptions and intense political debates. Major topics included the NEET-UG ...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Lower house passes amendments curbing states power to tax mineralsLok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
PM Modi urges people to celebrate Independence Day with honour, pridePrime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to celebrate Independence Day with pride and glory. He encouraged everyone to take a pledge for...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Mines Act update proposes to curb states' tax powers
The Centre has proposed limiting states’ powers to impose taxes, cess and other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land, seeking ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Communists in country are total cowards: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman labeled communists as "cowards" in the Rajya Sabha. She accused CPI(M) member John Brittas of spreading...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh gets four new flight routes, Bhopal, Rewa, Jabalpur linked to Patna, KolkataIn a significant boost for air travel in Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal has welcomed four new flights, enhancing its connectivity. The new routes n...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
PM Modi understands language of votes only; Centre will withdraw E20 policy if BJP loses Goa polls: KejriwalAam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal urged Goa voters to defeat the BJP. He stated Prime Minister Modi only understands the language of v...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary Vikram Dev DuttIndia's coal sector policy reforms have significantly reduced operationalisation timelines for explored blocks. These changes enable faster...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Uzbekistan invites Indian firms for mining, minerals push ahead of PM Modi's visitIn a bid to enhance economic ties, Uzbekistan is inviting Indian investments into its mining and metallurgy sectors, highlighting lucrative...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
WGC pushes for strategic mineral status for gold to up domestic mining, reduce importsThe World Gold Council wants gold classified as a strategic mineral. This classification would streamline mining approvals and reduce impor...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST