Kerala to oppose Centre's MMDR Act amendments restricting state powers on mineral taxesKerala will oppose federal amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act. The state argues these changes erode constitutional powers and cause r...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Supreme Court asks authorities to consider suggestions on framing guidelines on AI ethicsThe Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider petitioner suggestions on AI ethics. Binding guidelines for AI surveillance and content mode...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Parliament passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 to boost critical mineral explorationParliament has approved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to enhance mineral ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Bengal Assembly passes twin Bills to raise Kolkata wards to 209, Howrah to 68West Bengal Assembly approved legislation to increase civic body wards in Kolkata and Howrah. Elections for these municipal corporations ar...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Brahmaputra floods in Assam to moderate as hydropower projects rise in Tibet, Arunachal Pradesh: Himanta Biswa SarmaIn a proactive move, Assam's Chief Minister highlighted the importance of using hydropower projects from Tibet and Arunachal to mitigate fl...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.15 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
Himachal imposes 60 paise/litre widow, orphan cess on petrol, dieselThe Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a new cess on fuel. This levy of sixty paise per litre applies to petrol and diesel. The Widow ...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREANagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between M...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.48 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
Centre proposes to curb powers of states to tax mineralsThe central government is poised to restrict state authority concerning taxation on mining activities. This initiative aims to enhance the ...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Airtel Business, ITI partner to jointly provide digital solutions to enterprisesAirtel Business and ITI Ltd have partnered to offer digital solutions to enterprises. This collaboration aims to enhance Airtel's share in ...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Acme Solar plans to spend up to Rs 20k crore on capex: CEOACME Solar Holdings plans to invest ₹15,000-20,000 crore to expand its renewable energy business, with battery storage as a key focus. The ...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Govt taps inputs from public sector banks to lure foreign capitalGovernment will meet state-owned lenders to attract foreign investment. This aims to stabilize the rupee and bridge the current-account gap...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
MeT forecasts heavy rain in three Himachal districts over next 2 days; orange alert issuedAn orange alert warns of heavy rainfall in three Himachal Pradesh districts over two days. Torrential rains have already caused 118 road cl...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
India Energy Week moves to Kolkata, to be held from January 28-31 next yearIndia Energy Week 2027 will be held in Kolkata from January 28-31, marking a shift from Goa, where a Rs 1,000-crore convention centre was b...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: GovtSince 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST