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Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarations- The Sultanate’s Surcharge: MMDR Amendment shifts wealth from states to miners
- Earlier this year, a 29-year-old Argentine engineering student mixed iron fillers into ordinary plaster to create a magnet-friendly wall finish. Now it could appeal to 45 million U.S. renter households looking to hang objects without drilling holes
- 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
- In 1958, an American ornithologist found pigs devastating a remote Pacific atoll and the removal of 58 pigs was followed by a seabird increase from 650 to 137,000In 1958, an ornithologist took decisive action by removing feral pigs from Clipperton Island, leading to a remarkable recovery of seabird p...13 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- 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
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...13 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM 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
- States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from OdishaNew legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral pr...12 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Latin America used a 30-year mine closure as an unexpected environmental reset; the result transformed the abandoned mining area, allowing vegetation and wildlife to reclaim areas once dominated by extractionSerra Pelada is back in the gold mining conversation, more than three decades after Brazil shut down its legendary open-pit operation. The ...11 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Mines Act update proposes to curb states' tax powersThe 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
- Why your towels feel rough and stop absorbing water? The simple laundry mistake and how to fix itTransform your rough towels back to their fluffy best with simple household ingredients! Start by giving them a hot wash with white vinegar...10 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM 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
- Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 without debateThe Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, establishing a National Tribunals Commission. This new commission will oversee tribu...10 Aug, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- Govt introduces NCDC Amendment Bill 2026 to expand direct funding for cooperativesA bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to expand the NCDC's lending powers. This amendment will allow direct loans and grants to cooperativ...10 Aug, 2026, 02.51 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
- Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chainsThe US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic...08 Aug, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
- Post-workout muscle pain? Delhi nutritionist shares 4 simple tips that can speed up your recoveryNutrients and rest are vital for muscle repair after exercise, claims Delhi nutritionist. Beetroot boosts blood flow, delivering oxygen and...03 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnetsIn New Hampshire, a forward-thinking company is harnessing electrolysis to extract crucial minerals from mine waste. This initiative is des...03 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
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