In 1867, gold helped transform South Pass City into a town of about 2,000; by 1870, its population had fallen below 500In 1866, the discovery of gold transformed South Pass City into a bustling hub, attracting prospectors and families eager for wealth. Howev...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2021, Pat McElhenny led removal of a dam that had held back water for 100 years. 1 year later, the original Sterry Creek channel resurfaced intact, restoring a natural floodplain on Moosic MountainA 100-year-old dam came down on Moosic Mountain in Pennsylvania, but the real surprise appeared afterward. Sterry Creek’s original channel ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
124-year-old Arizona hotel is said to be haunted by an Irish miner’s ghost. Tourists may hear whispers and laughter in empty rooms. But there’s more…The Oatman Hotel in Arizona, established in 1902, invites adventure-seekers with its haunted history and ghostly legends. Once bustling wit...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
India Inc’s revenue growth to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27; margins under pressure: ICRAIndia Inc’s revenue growth is expected to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27 from 21.3% in Q1, ICRA said. Higher input costs could squeeze margi...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
US stocks: Crypto shares climb after Trump advocates for Clarity ActCryptocurrency stocks experienced a significant uptick following President Trump's appeal to Congress for digital asset legislation. He emp...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Shivakumar joins Kerala in opposing mining law changes, flags states’ fiscal powersKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joined Kerala CM VD Satheesan opposing new mining bill amendments. These changes could restrict stat...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Pinarayi backs Satheesan’s stand against mining law, suspects move to privatise Kerala’s mining PSUKerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan supports Chief Minister VD Satheesan's stance. They oppose the Centre's mining bill, fearing we...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urges President Murmu, PM Modi to reconsider Mines BillSoren said the Bill will have a significant financial impact on Jharkhand, as mining revenue accounts for 84.9% of the state's own non-tax ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Odisha: BJD plans legal action, public demonstrations against Mines and Minerals (Amendment) BillOdisha's BJD party is planning legal action and public demonstrations against the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill, whic...
15 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India says mining tax curbs for states needed to prevent market fragmentationThe Indian government has implemented restrictions on new state taxes concerning mineral rights and land to streamline the national market ...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.45 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
Kerala to oppose Centre's Mines and Minerals Act amendments, calls it 'encroachment' on statesKerala will oppose the Centre's mining law amendments which affect state revenue. The state argues curbs on tax powers erode constitutional...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.24 AM 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
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
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
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