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Mint Explainer | Why Centre does not want states to tax minerals

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- On Monday, the central government introduced a Bill in the Parliament that seeks to bar states from taxing minerals. If passed, the law will provide a welcome relief to the minin... Read More


The runway and the roots: How a 1,000-year-old village fought a Rs.27,400 crore airport

New Delhi, July 7 -- At first sight, Ekanapuram resembles a typical Indian village. Roads are narrow. Old tiled-roof houses are slowly giving way to concrete dwellings. Its 2,500-odd residents are pio... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why are central banks starting to raise interest rates again?

New Delhi, June 12 -- On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) raised benchmark interest rates for the euro zone, joining a growing number of global central banks tightening their monetary policie... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why has the US proposed fresh tariffs on India?

New Delhi, June 4 -- At a time when India and the US are reportedly close to clinching a bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the latter has proposed a fresh set of tariffs that could take effect soon. Mi... Read More