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
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...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
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...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 23%Market breadth (always a better indicator of the underlying sentiment) has remained positive for a few trading sessions in a row. This is w...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
In 2008, Spain began filling 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, the site looked nothing like it once didA vast open-pit coal mine in As Pontes, Spain, has been transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous excavation ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM 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
"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...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.17 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
Govt extends ED Director Rahul Navin's tenure beyond August 13Enforcement Directorate Director Rahul Navin's tenure has been extended by one year. This extension will keep him in his role until August ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Regulators weigh bringing insurance surety bonds under RBI's CRILCFinancial regulators are exploring adding insurance surety bond exposures to a central credit database. This move aims to provide banks and...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners, traps 10 othersAn explosion in a coal mine near Quetta killed at least thirty-two miners. Ten miners remain trapped underground in life-threatening condit...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.48 AM IST