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
Centre rolls out Rs 5,175 crore mine reform incentive schemeThe Centre has issued guidelines for states to claim ₹5,175 crore in incentives under the SASCI 2026-27 scheme by accelerating mine operati...
18 Jul, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Parliamentary panel flags delays, seeks priority for clearances for critical mineral projectsA Parliamentary Panel has highlighted delays between mine auctions and their operationalisation. It recommends an inter-ministerial committ...
18 Dec, 2025, 01.39 PM IST
PSBs explore joint ventures after success of common auction portalPublic sector banks in India are exploring more joint ventures. This is to improve business and operations. A committee is reviewing capita...
14 Jul, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
Pakistan to hold bidding for national airline on Oct. 1, says Ary NewsAccording to a statement from the head of the National Assembly's privatization committee, bidding for Pakistan's national airline is set t...
24 Sep, 2024, 06.12 PM IST
DoT's committee on licencing reforms to submit report by month-endEven as hectic preparations are on in the Department of Telecom (DoT) for the upcoming spectrum auctions, work on the second set of reforms...
19 Jun, 2022, 12.08 PM IST
Mining reforms will increase employment, GDP: FicciThe industry body said it has always advocated for increasing the contribution of mining industry to the national GDP; focusing upon increa...
20 Mar, 2021, 03.54 PM IST
Congress MP suggests formation of panel to discuss mines amendment billThe Bill seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to bring in mega reforms in mines sector with resolut...
19 Mar, 2021, 04.10 PM IST
Auction of mineral blocks with pre-embedded clearances to attract huge investments: FicciThe auction of mineral blocks with pre-embedded clearances is another significant reform taken by the government, Ficci Mining Committee Co...
05 Jun, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
Govt committee recommends privatisation of coal sectorAll new auctions or allotments of coal mines has been recommended for commercial purpose only.
13 Sep, 2019, 03.47 PM IST
Revamp of coal auction rules: Business-friendly reforms on cardsAn high-power committee, headed by former Central Vigilance Commission Pratyush Sinha, has recommended a complete overhaul of regulations g...
15 Jul, 2018, 11.23 PM IST
Coal India monopoly to end as decks cleared for mining by private playersThis marks a long-expected reform aimed at boosting investment and output. It is also seen as lowering prices and imports while introducing...
21 Feb, 2018, 06.31 AM IST
BCCI officials barred from IPL auctionThe committee issued an advisory making it clear that only those who ‘conform’ to reforms made mandatory by the Supreme Court would be elig...
20 Feb, 2017, 08.04 AM IST
BCCI officials barred from IPL auctionThe committee issued an advisory making it clear that only those who ‘conform’ to reforms made mandatory by the Supreme Court would be elig...
20 Feb, 2017, 12.54 AM IST
Team Anna beginning to do more harm than good by calling PM namesThe shrillness and harshness of its tone serve only to replace reasoned, sustained pressure for institutional reform to strengthen integrit...
31 May, 2012, 07.35 AM IST
- Ashok Chawla committee goes soft on key issues of reforms proposed in earlier draft
The Ashok Chawla committee, set up to suggest reforms in how the government allocates key natural resources, has softened key reforms it ha...
06 Aug, 2011, 04.57 AM IST
- Autonomous body to regulate coal pricing
Coal pricing may soon come under the purview of an independent regulatory body.
15 Aug, 2006, 02.40 AM IST