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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 ...
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...
Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: CongressThe Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident t...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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....
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...
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 ...
Govt considering sending FCRA Bill to joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny: SourcesThe government is considering sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties, including Congress an...
Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assetsCoal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle ...
- 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 ...
Govt offers Lok Sabha debate on student protests, Shah to reply; House adjourned amid dinParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju offered a Lok Sabha discussion on student protests. Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to the...
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 ...
"Let voice of people be heard...": Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla makes emotional appeal to Parliament floor leadersLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged political parties to cooperate for smooth House functioning. He emphasised hearing the voice of the people...
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...
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...
Uncertainty over key bills as Congress vows to resist; Monsoon session heading for washoutKey legislation remains uncertain as Parliament's Monsoon session nears its close. Opposition parties are protesting, demanding statements ...
India’s new 15-year tax break could unlock global rough diamond tradeIndia is closer to becoming a global rough diamond hub. A new tax exemption will attract foreign companies to trade rough diamonds. This me...
Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals pushPresident Trump will attend a roundtable with mining executives on Friday. This event aims to expand domestic and allied critical mineral s...