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  Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, condemns offshore mining approval

  India | March 29, 2025 23:56 IST

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has written to PM Modi, strongly condemning the central government’s approval of offshore mining in Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He warned of severe environmental and livelihood impacts, urging immediate cancellation of mining tenders.

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  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, seeks Centre's aid to develop Gadchiroli as mining hub

  Maharashtra | March 14, 2025 0:05 IST

  Devendra Fadnavis said that the Maharashtra government is keen on developing Gadchiroli as a mining hub and urged PM Modi to extend central assistance for the initiative.

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  Centre cancels Nayakkarpatti tungsten mining auction in Madurai amid farmers' opposition

  India | January 23, 2025 23:22 IST

  It may be noted that the Ministry of Mines in a press release dated December 24, 2024, had stated that after the auction of the block, several representations have been received against the said auction on the ground that there is a Biodiversity Heritage Site within the block area.

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  ADGP files complaint against Kumaraswamy over alleged threats in illegal mining probe

  Karnataka | October 12, 2024 8:01 IST

  ADGP M Chandra Sekhar, head of the SIT probing illegal mining in Karnataka, files a police complaint against HD Kumaraswamy and his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy, alleging threats aimed at halting the investigation.

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  Tamil Nadu: ED attaches assets of DMK leader K Ponmudy, son in mining-linked PMLA case

  July 26, 2024 19:59 IST

  K Ponmudy, Minister for Higher Education, is accused of providing mining licenses to his family members using which Red Earth was extracted illegally beyond the permitted limits.

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  Haryana: Drones to monitor illegal mining activities in Gurugram, Nuh

  India | February 03, 2024 17:35 IST

  Haryana news: The official said with the help of drones, it will be easy for us to keep a watch on large areas of suspected mining locations. If we receive any complaint regarding illegal mining, the team will visit the spot and fly the drones to access the current situation of the spot.

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  Vedanta Ltd shares surge 5% following major business restructuring announcement

  Business | October 03, 2023 12:26 IST

  The conglomerate led by mining magnate Anil Agarwal unveiled a substantial business restructuring plan on Friday. As part of this strategic move, Vedanta's flagship company has given the green light to spin off its metals, power, aluminum, and oil and gas businesses into separate listed entities.

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  Retail inflation declines to 6.83% in August compared to July, Industrial output rises 5.7%

  Business | September 12, 2023 18:13 IST

  The growth in IIP was broad-based, with all the three major sectors – manufacturing, mining and electricity – registering positive growth.

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  'A boon for Europe': Norway discovers world’s largest Phosphate rock deposit | DETAILS

  World | July 05, 2023 13:07 IST

  Phosphate rock has a lot of phosphorus in high concentrations, which is important for building green technologies but currently faces significant supply issues.

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  Haryana DSP murder: Truck's cleaner arrested after encounter with police, hunt on for others

  India | July 20, 2022 0:09 IST

  Haryana DSP murder: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said no culprit will be spared after a deputy superintendent of police investigating illegal stone-mining was killed in Nuh district when a truck he signalled to stop drove into him.

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  Amritsar: SHO suspended in illegal mining racket busted

  India | May 02, 2021 13:50 IST

  An illegal mining racket was unearthed in Amritsar's Kassowal village in which two persons were arrested, and SHO was suspended.

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  Punjab government imposes ban on sand mining at night

  India | April 24, 2021 17:26 IST

  Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, who chaired a review meeting over the issue, directed police and ED (Mining) to take strict action against those found engaged in mining operations at night.

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  Shivamogga explosion: Karnataka CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of deceased

  India | January 22, 2021 13:25 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of those who have lost their lives in the explosion at a quarry in Hunasodu village of Shivamogga last night. 

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  PM discusses potential economic reforms in mines and coal sectors to boost economy

  Business | April 30, 2020 21:42 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a "detailed" meeting to discuss the potential economic reforms in the mines and coal sectors to give a boost to the economy in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Goa govt files review petition in Supreme Court against mining ban

  India | November 20, 2019 7:05 IST

  The closure of iron ore mining, a key source of revenue for the government in the tiny state, had adversely affected the livelihood of thousands of people.

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  S.Korean help sought to reclaim land lost due to Meghalaya's unscientific coal mining

  India | November 16, 2019 20:06 IST

  Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will lead a high-level delegation to South Korea soon to explore possibilities of replicating land reclamation processes tested in that country in the coal mines of Meghalaya

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  NIOT developing deep-sea mining system: Venkaiah Naidu

  India | November 03, 2019 18:12 IST

  Speaking at NIOT's silver jubliee celebrations here, Naidu said that he has been informed that NIOT is working towards developing a deep-sea mining system and other technologies for harnessing resources from the ocean to meet India's growing mineral needs and increase self-sufficiency in the near future

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  India to overtake China as largest importer of coking coal: Fitch Solutions

  Business | August 30, 2019 13:14 IST

  "As a result, we expect India to overtake China as the largest importer of global coking coal by 2025, despite the country only importing half as much as China in 2017," it added.

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  Gayatri Prajapati, four IAS officers booked by CBI in UP mining scam

  India | July 10, 2019 16:54 IST

  In Uttar Pradesh mining scam, the CBI has registered two fresh cases  naming four IAS officers and former minister Gayatri Prajapati as accused and carried out searches at 12 locations in the state. 

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  Positive signs for Goa mining to be visible in six months: CM

  India | May 18, 2019 17:35 IST

  Addressing an event organised by Sesa Football Academy on Friday, Pramod Sawant said, "The state government would certainly ensure that the mining industry becomes operational once again."