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New MMDR Amendment Bill paves way for stronger push to mining-led growth

IANS | August 18, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which has been approved by both the Houses of Parliament, seeks to establish a uniform and balanced fiscal framework for the mining sector. As per the Bill, state governments cannot levy fresh taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands, except within conditions prescribed by the Central Government, according to an explainer issued by the government on Tuesday.

PM Modi to inaugurate fifth edition of 'SEMICON India' on Sept 17

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 here as India seeks to accelerate the development of its domestic semiconductor ecosystem, an official statement said on Tuesday.

New BJP office-bearers thank party leadership, vow to carry out new responsibilities with dedication

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Newly appointed office-bearers of the BJP on Tuesday expressed their gratitude to the party leadership for entrusting them with new organisational responsibilities and pledged to discharge their duties with dedication, commitment and sincerity.

Why Bangladesh overlooks Hasina's statement on returning home in December

IANS | August 18, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s statement of a rethink on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s India tour, linking Dhaka’s demands for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, interestingly came the same month that the latter herself announced her intention of returning home in December.

Tata Sons AGM deferred for first time over quorum shortfall

IANS | August 18, 2026 3:56 PM

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Tata Sons' Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday was called off due to a lack of quorum, making it the first time in the holding company's history that an AGM has been deferred, reports said.

PM Modi has played transformative role in development of India: Israeli envoy

IANS | August 18, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing the "transformative role" played by him in the development of India.

'Second stage of protest': Jharkhand student leader demands law that guarantees leak-proof examination

IANS | August 18, 2026 3:40 PM

Ranchi, Aug 18 (IANS) Following the conclusion of his hunger strike after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of all examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) and TDPL, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto said that the protesters will now seek the implementation of a law that guarantees leak-proof examinations as the "second stage of the agitation".

'Did any such demolition happen before?': Azam Khan's wife calls for reconsidering Jauhar University razing order

IANS | August 18, 2026 3:27 PM

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 18 (IANS) Amid the growing political controversy surrounding the demolition orders issued against Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's wife Tazeen Fatma has appealed to the Uttar Pradesh government to reconsider the decision, stressing that the university was built for the public and that the interests of students and people should be kept in mind before taking any further action.

FTAs accelerating India's export growth

IANS | August 18, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) India’s recent export performance shows the growing commercial importance of the country’s new FTA partners, with a shift visible in early export gains, rising preferential certificate of origin issuance, and a wider range of exports to these markets, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Tuesday.

BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as UP in-charge, steps up preparations for 2027 Assembly polls

IANS | August 18, 2026 2:24 PM

Lucknow, Aug 18 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was on Tuesday appointed as the party's in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, as the preparations for the crucial 2027 Assembly elections intensify.

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New MMDR Amendment Bill paves way for stronger push to mining-led growth

PM Modi to inaugurate fifth edition of 'SEMICON India' on Sept 17

New BJP office-bearers thank party leadership, vow to carry out new responsibilities with dedication

Why Bangladesh overlooks Hasina's statement on returning home in December

Tata Sons AGM deferred for first time over quorum shortfall

PM Modi has played transformative role in development of India: Israeli envoy

'Second stage of protest': Jharkhand student leader demands law that guarantees leak-proof examination

'Did any such demolition happen before?': Azam Khan's wife calls for reconsidering Jauhar University razing order

FTAs accelerating India's export growth

BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as UP in-charge, steps up preparations for 2027 Assembly polls

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