Cows, crypto, crores: A peek into what Union ministers ownRecent asset declarations from ministers reveal a diverse range of portfolios including cryptocurrency investments and foreign assets. Whil...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Scientists, activists urge govt to halt E20 rollout, enact anti-black magic lawProminent scientists and activists have urged the government to halt E20 fuel rollout. They also called for scrapping the National Testing ...
13 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Mining sector could contribute USD 500 billion to Indian economy in next 20 years: Maharashtra CM FadnavisIndia's mining sector is projected to contribute half a trillion dollars over twenty years. This vital industry is expected to create three...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
India's private sector securing critical minerals abroad is need of the hour: G Kishan ReddyFacilitating the domestic private sector to secure critical mineral assets abroad and transport them back home serves as the need of the ho...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Coal ministry opens second round of gasification schemeThe government has initiated the second application phase for its coal gasification scheme. Seven projects applied in the first round, seek...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
BJP's national team overhaul eyes Uttar Pradesh and Lok Sabha battleThe Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a significant reshuffling of its national office-bearers. This restructuring aims to blend experie...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Smriti Irani to Ram Madhav: New BJP team marks comeback of many sidelined facesSeveral BJP leaders have returned to prominent roles in the party's new national team. Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav have been appointed to k...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarationsParliament has approved a bill to regulate state governments' powers on mining taxes. This new legislation aims to ensure global competitiv...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Government plans to set up critical minerals processing parks across 4 statesIndia is embarking on a transformative journey with plans for four specialized critical mineral processing parks in strategic states, empha...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, empowering Centre to regulate state mining leviesParliament approved the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday. This legislation empowers the central government to regulate ...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.12 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
Lok Sabha passes bill to amend mines and minerals law without debateThe Lok Sabha passed a bill to amend mining regulations. This legislation prevents states from imposing additional taxes on mineral rights....
12 Aug, 2026, 05.51 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
Govt introduces bill in LS to restrict state taxes on mineral rightsThe Centre has launched a new bill to limit state taxation on mineral rights, aiming to centralize authority over selected mineral-rich are...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.25 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
Ram Madhav, G Kishan Reddy appointed as BJP in-charge for assembly polls in J-K"BJP national president JP Nadda has appointed Ram Madhav, former national general secretary, and Union minister G Kishan Reddy as election...
20 Aug, 2024, 10.25 PM IST