- 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
'Will face batons': JPSC-JSSC aspirants remain defiant after 3rd lathi charge outside Jharkhand AssemblyJPSC-JSSC aspirants protested alleged irregularities outside the Jharkhand Assembly. Police used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse the...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.24 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 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
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
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...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
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...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
To tax or not to tax mineral rights in India? SC to hear pleas on May 20The Supreme Court will hear pleas on May 20 concerning legislative power to tax mineral rights, as the Centre's curative petition is pendin...
06 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Pie in The Sky: Kumaraswamy holds key to Siddaramaiah’s Rs 3000 Cr mineral tax dreamsKarnataka aims to collect Rs 3,000 crore from a new mining tax in 2026-27. The state government amended its mineral rights law to introduce...
06 Mar, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
SC to consider plea for listing petitions of states in minerals royalty caseThe Supreme Court will decide when to hear cases on state taxes for mineral rights. This follows a major ruling that states have the power ...
27 Nov, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Centre moves Supreme Court against verdict on mineral taxation rightsThe Centre has filed a curative petition in the Supreme Court against the verdict that states have the power to tax mineral rights. This ac...
23 Sep, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Siddaramaiah seeks President's nod for 7 key Karnataka billsKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met President Droupadi Murmu to request approval for seven crucial bills passed by the state legislat...
24 Jun, 2025, 03.24 PM IST
Efforts on to settle issue of recovery of mining royalty, tax dues with certain states: Centre to SCThe Centre is working to resolve royalty and tax disputes on mineral rights with states like Jharkhand. The Supreme Court deferred hearing ...
20 Mar, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
No relief for miners: SC denies pleas to review mineral royalty judgmentThe Supreme Court dismissed petitions to review a ruling that ‘royalty’ paid by mining operators is not a tax. This decision, upheld by an ...
04 Oct, 2024, 04.18 PM IST
Centre seeks review of SC's mineral royalty judgment, points out 'apparent errors'The Centre is seeking a review of the Supreme Court's decision allowing states to collect royalty and tax on mineral-bearing land. The ruli...
12 Sep, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
Landmark Supreme Court ruling changes taxation rules for mining operatorsThe Supreme Court ruled that states can tax mineral rights under the Mines and Minerals Act 1957. In an 8:1 ruling, they deemed royalty as ...
25 Jul, 2024, 08.04 PM IST