Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won’t last long

September 3, 2026 12:47 AM

Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won’t last long

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the renewed U.S. campaign against Iran would not continue for “too long” after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran was trying to build a rocket that drops mines and the U.S. had destroyed it. He also said Iran had been working to restore its radar and missile systems, which were also targeted in the U.S. strikes. “We took out all of the new equipment that the...

MMDR Amendment Bill to ensure long-term stability, boost investment in mining sector

August 15, 2026 12:50 PM

MMDR Amendment Bill to ensure long-term stability, boost investment in mining sector

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by both Houses of Parliament on August 13, seeks to bring greater stability, certainty and predictability to India’s major minerals sector and encourage investment in mining. The amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 is aimed at creating a more stable fiscal regime for the sector while supporting the government’s objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the broader vision of Vik...

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend mines and minerals development law without debate

August 12, 2026 9:56 PM

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend mines and minerals development law without debate

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act without a debate. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to amend the regulations for mines and minerals, whereby states will be restricted from levying additional tax on mineral rights. The Centre, through the Bill, also seeks to take under its control the regulation of mineral-bearing lands having mineral contents in accordance with the parameters...