The Centre-states tussle over the Mines and Minerals Bill, Pg12
New Mines and Minerals Bill sparks Centre-state tussle over mineral taxation, threatening state revenues and raising federalism concerns after Supreme Court ruling.
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New Mines and Minerals Bill sparks Centre-state tussle over mineral taxation, threatening state revenues and raising federalism concerns after Supreme Court ruling.
RBI's FCNR(B) facility provides temporary rupee stability, attracting NRI deposits but shifting hedging costs to public balance sheet, creating future banking risks.
Adivasi communities in Bundelkhand are fiercely resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, facing displacement and loss of ancestral land and livelihoods.
Supreme Court emphasizes black money's threat to democracy, directing EC and state agencies to ensure timely investigation and reporting of electoral seizures.
Supreme Court report reveals 326 MPs, including 251 Lok Sabha and 75 Rajya Sabha members, face criminal cases, highlighting political criminalization.
Supreme Court challenges SHANTI Act 2025's liability caps for nuclear disasters, questioning if it can restrict constitutional courts from awarding suitable victim compensation.
India's rapid E20 fuel transition faces significant challenges, including mileage drops, vehicle compatibility issues, and contamination risks, sparking a complex policy debate.
CAG audit exposes Green India Mission's failure to improve forest quality and cover, highlighting a critical gap in India's climate change mitigation efforts.
Expert debunks taxing 'frivolous' industries for science, advocating for economic liberalization, streamlined government funding, and increased private investment to boost India's scientific research.
Ministry of Social Justice implements SMILE scheme for comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment of marginalized individuals, including beggars and transgender persons, promoting dignity and inclusion.
UDISE+ 2025-26 report highlights significant progress in India's school education, showing improved enrolment, teacher ratios, retention, and infrastructure, aligning with NEP 2020 goals.
Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, launches zero-commission model, empowering drivers as owners with social security and digital integration, advancing 'Sahkar se Samriddhi'.
India and Qatar launch PosTransfer-UPI remittance service, enabling instant, affordable money transfers for Indian diaspora via Qatar Post, boosting bilateral digital financial connectivity.
India launches its first-ever comprehensive guide on Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, emphasizing conservation, biodiversity, and climate resilience for sustainable land management.
Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1,943 crore deal with GA-ASI to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, boosting Indian Navy's maritime surveillance for 30 months.
Union Minister reveals 28% of Odisha's coastline is eroding, displacing hundreds; government implements geotextile tubes and climate resettlement colonies.
Delhi's HPV vaccination drive struggles with parental hesitancy and misinformation, underscoring the critical need for trust-building and sustained awareness campaigns.
India's booming honey sector, second largest globally, hinges on safeguarding bees, diversifying exports, and boosting domestic consumption for sustainable economic growth.
News highlights E20 petrol issues for older vehicles, urging E10 reintroduction. It critically examines the food-versus-fuel trade-off, advocating a pause at E20 blending.
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