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SC notice to Centre, states on plea to confiscate property of offenders in paper leak cases

India, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and the state governments on a PIL seeking directions to confiscate movable and immovable property of offenders and thei... और पढ़ें


SC dismisses plea seeking abolition of execution by hanging

India, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the abolition of the present practice of executing a death row convict by hanging and replacing it with less painful methods... और पढ़ें


No Khel Ratna for 2025; Tejaswin, Divya and Gayatri Gopichand among Arjuna awardees

India, Aug. 18 -- No Khel Ratna for 2025; Tejaswin, Divya and Gayatri Gopichand among Arjuna awardees The Sports Ministry on Tuesday decided against bestowing the coveted Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award ... और पढ़ें


Coal India and AMNS Explore Coal Gasification in Odisha

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- Coal India (CIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS) to explore use of synthesis gas from a proposed coal gasification plant near t... और पढ़ें


Bill to Bar State Taxes on Minerals Tabled in Parliament

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The Union government introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to bar state governments from imposing taxes, cesses or lev... और पढ़ें


Only 15 Of 132 Allocated Commercial Coal Blocks Have Begun Production

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The government has auctioned 141 coal blocks since commercial auctions began in June 2020, of which 132 had been allocated across the country as of 30 June 2026, the Minister of Sta... और पढ़ें


BMC Panel Approves 30-Year Lease of Century Mills Plot

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Improvement Committee approved the leasing of a 25,543 sq m plot at Century Mills in Mumbai for 30 years to Peddar Realty for redevelopment at... और पढ़ें


Kerala Opposes Mines And Minerals Amendment Bill

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- Kerala has strongly opposed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament, arguing that the measure transfe... और पढ़ें


Four Critical Mineral Parks To Focus On Single Elements

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The government will establish four critical mineral parks, each dedicated to a single element, with lithium and nickel slated to be developed first, the Mines Secretary said. The in... और पढ़ें


Parliament Passes Bill Curbing States' Control Over Minerals

Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- Parliament on 13 August 2026 passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to restrict the powers of States to levy taxes on mineral r... और पढ़ें