SC dismisses review pleas on allowing states to levy tax on minerals

Oct 05, 2024

The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions seeking to review the 9-judge bench judgement, which held that states have the power to levy tax on...

States have power to levy tax on mines, minerals bearing lands; royalty not tax: Supreme Court

Jul 25, 2024

A nine-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court on Thursday held that states have the power to levy taxes on mines and mineral-bearing lands under...

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu accuses previous Jagan Mohan Reddy govt of corruption

Jul 15, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday accused the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy government of looting natural resources, creating litigation, and exploiting lands...

India partners with International Energy Agency for cooperation in critical minerals

Nov 13, 2024

Critical minerals are those minerals that are essential for economic development and national security. It is imperative to identify and develop value chains for...

"People believed AAP is party with difference...but their credibility has eroded": Hardeep Puri on Jalandhar bypolls

May 07, 2023

"We were already bearing by them in Delhi, and now the people of Punjab are bearing with them too," Hardeep Singh Puri said.

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to provide fixed 50-year production lease for offshore minerals

Aug 03, 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 to provide a fixed 50-year production lease for...