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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...
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: ''Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of...'' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, leadership, personal growth, fulfillment, and why chasing a mission bigger than yourself unlocks your true potential by the former US PresidentToday's Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s famous quote challenges individuals to look beyond financial accumulation and seek...
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildoutThe United States has banned new Chinese robots and power inverters. These measures aim to protect national security and reshore key indust...
Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
India-New Zealand FTA likely to enter into force by year-end: Minister Todd McClayIndia and New Zealand's free trade agreement is expected to take effect by year's end. This pact will significantly enhance economic and tr...
Bernie Sanders pushes 50%t public stake in AI giants, $1,000 dividend payout to every AmericanSenator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation proposing a 50% public ownership stake in major US AI companies through a one-time stock ...
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
US lawmakers seek to undercut Chinese AI and tech sales abroadThe legislation, sponsored by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Republican Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, would create an office wit...
EU to force companies to buy components from non-Chinese suppliers: ReportThe European Union is preparing new rules. Companies will need to source critical components from multiple suppliers. This aims to lessen d...
Britain to tighten investment screening for water and semiconductor sectorsBritain is strengthening its national security investment screening. New rules will bring water companies under mandatory scrutiny. Advance...
Critical mineral firms ramp up Washington lobbying to secure US government investmentsCritical mineral firms are intensifying their lobbying efforts in Washington. They aim to secure significant U.S. government investments an...
Viksit Bharat 2047: New mining law on cardsThe Centre plans to replace the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, with new legislation to align with Viksit Bharat...
Rajya Sabha takes up Mines and Minerals Amendment BillThe Rajya Sabha is considering the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, already passed by the Lok Sabha. T...
India will become leader in offshore mining: OfficialMines Secretary V L Kantha Rao in his address on Monday had said that the auction of offshore mines will begin in three months' time. The O...
Critical mineral, offshore mineral blocks set for auction in 2024In a strategic move, India is set to auction critical and offshore mineral blocks, along with issuing exploration licenses in 2024, aiming ...
Govt may bury UPA's mining law draft; likely to prepare a new industry-friendly law for sectorMineral output has been shrinking significantly in recent years due to judicial oversight of mining in key states such as Karnataka, Goa an...
- Steel ministry wants powers to grant ore mining lease to speed up projects
The steel ministry has sought powers to grant iron ore mining lease to companies in a bid to fast-track steel projects.