Government plans to set up critical minerals processing parks across 4 statesIndia is embarking on a transformative journey with plans for four specialized critical mineral processing parks in strategic states, empha...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM 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
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar assigns portfolios to 19 ministers, tweaks depts of twoShivakumar retains some important portfolios - info, law & parl affairs, town & country planning, and oversight of urban bodies under BDA &...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Karnataka to wait for Supreme Court hearing before deciding on Cauvery water releaseKarnataka will wait for the Supreme Court's decision on Cauvery water release. Tamil Nadu has petitioned the court seeking compliance with ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Karnataka cabinet reshuffle: DK Shivakumar retains Finance, check full list of ministers hereKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has kept the Finance portfolio. Madhu Bangarappa and Basavaraj Rayareddy received education ministri...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.44 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
Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: Karnataka to decide future course after SC hearing, says ministerKarnataka faces challenges releasing 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu. The state awaits a Supreme Court hearing to determ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
'I was like, wow, look at that': 1991 Mars Bar found after 35 years during Scunthorpe house clearance leaves social media stunned as 62.5g chocolate bar sparks shrinkflation debateA 1991 Mars Bar discovered during a Scunthorpe house clearance has gone viral after its 62.5g size was compared with today’s 40g version, s...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- 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
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
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
Tamil Nadu could incentivise couples for more children over falling fertility rate: Health Minister ArunrajTamil Nadu's Health Minister indicated potential incentives for couples to have more children. This move addresses the state's declining To...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Pentagon to invest $400 million in Australian rare earth mine scandiumA remote Australian town will become a cornerstone of Western scandium supply. The United States Pentagon has pledged a $400 million loan c...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary Vikram Dev DuttIndia's coal sector policy reforms have significantly reduced operationalisation timelines for explored blocks. These changes enable faster...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Uzbekistan invites Indian firms for mining, minerals push ahead of PM Modi's visitIn a bid to enhance economic ties, Uzbekistan is inviting Indian investments into its mining and metallurgy sectors, highlighting lucrative...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Keto Motors unveils Urbanova KE9, marking its entry into India's commercial electric bus segment03 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST