Karnataka HC quashes Rs 482-crore penalty on ACC, directs govt to execute mining leaseThe standoff escalated in 2025 when the department issued a revised royalty demand of Rs 367.51 crore (after adjusting Rs 125 crore already...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
India's Serious Fraud Office recommends 'detailed' probe into Xiaomi's business in countryIndia's Serious Fraud Office proposed investigating Xiaomi for alleged business irregularities. The probe would examine fund movements and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
After Adani, Tata feels the heat: Indian firms under fire in Kenya?Kenya’s dispute with Tata Chemicals has revived concerns about Indian businesses in the country after Adani’s exit. But Kenya continues to ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
ITAT rejects tax department’s FTS, royalty claims on Spencer Stuart’s executive search feesThe income-tax tribunal ruled in favor of Spencer Stuart International BV. Executive search fees were not treated as technical services und...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
In 1846, Elias Howe patented a lockstitch sewing machine; the patent war around it helped create a licensing model still used in 5GElias Howe's journey in the invention of the sewing machine was marked by challenges, as he faced fierce opposition from tailors and strugg...
23 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
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...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Supreme Court allows HC to hear government's $3.8 billion claim against Reliance IndustriesThe issue related to a 2016 final partial award of $3.86 billion, including interest, in favour of oil ministry towards cost recovery and r...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
In 1868, an American woman inventor created a machine that changed the future and led to the mass manufacture of flat-bottom paper bags still widely used to carry groceries all around the world: How Margaret E. Knight changed paper bag manufacturing?In 1868, an American woman inventor created a machine that changed the future and led to the mass manufacture of flat-bottom paper bags sti...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund Rs 650 cr per well for 60 deepsea wells to break its oil import habitIndia's government will fund offshore oil and gas exploration directly from its national budget. The "Samudra Manthan" scheme allocates sig...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Maharashtra withdraws 2023 circular on minor mineral levy during land developmentMaharashtra government withdrew a May 2023 circular on minor mineral royalty. This move provides relief to developers facing legal disputes...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
JNPA and DP World to settle royalty disputeThe Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and DP World have amicably settled a longstanding royalty dispute through conciliation. The resolution ...
05 Apr, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
Ericsson files patent royalty lawsuit against Samsung in U.S.Delayed royalty payments from unlicensed periods and potential costs of litigation may impact Ericsson's operating income by 1 billion Swed...
11 Dec, 2020, 02.09 PM IST
How an Indian is giving the world's biggest seed firm a hard timeMandava Prabhakar Rao's royalty dispute with Monsanto, which is now being bought by Bayer, has propelled him to headlines.
16 Oct, 2017, 03.18 PM IST
Monsanto settles Rs300cr royalty dispute with 3 local seed cosMahyco Monsanto Biotech Ltd (MMBL), a joint venture firm of Monsanto, has sub-licensed Bt cotton seed technology to various domestic seed c...
12 Oct, 2017, 03.51 PM IST
Sasken shares up 20% as it wins $31.7 million in arbitration caseThe award of about Rs 190 crore is more than four times Sasken's annual revenue of Rs 458 crore in FY 14.
01 Jul, 2014, 02.34 PM IST
- Forcing royalty on Cairn may hit UK ties
MEA warns govt attempt may be considered as a denial of "fair and equitable treatment" under the Bilateral Investment Promotion Agreement w...
26 Apr, 2011, 06.13 AM IST
- Cabinet to meet over Cairn-Vedanta deal next week
The government's approval to $9.6-billion Cairn-Vedanta deal is expected next week as the cabinet is unlikely to meet this week.
10 Mar, 2011, 03.57 AM IST