LS passes bill to allow private mining of lithium, 5 other atomic minerals

A bill to allow the private sector to mine six atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals like gold and silver was approved by the Lok Sabha on Friday. IMAGE: GSI found Lithium......

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Narendra Modi was sworn in as prime minister on Sunday evening, heading a 72-member Union council of ministers. Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:  ......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

The Centre has taken a major step towards increasing efficiency in decision-making by empowering joint secretaries to report to secretaries directly, officials said on Wednesday. Joint secretaries......

'Tap N-energy to address power needs'

India will have to seriously look at nuclear energy to satisfy India's growing power needs, Dr R Chidambaram, principal scientific advisor to the government and Dept of Atomic Energy, has said.Over......

Adani urged to fast-track Queensland coal mine project

The massive coal mine in Queensland state has been a controversial topic, with the project expected to produce 2.3 billion tonnes of low-quality coal. Australia's Resources Minister Matt Canavan......

How to make India a better place for business

India lags the world in attracting investment, because the country is seen as unfriendly to business, writes Jaimini Bhagwati It is de rigueur nowadays to advocate the lowering of barriers to......

Govt set to divest stake in defence PSUs Garden Reach, Mishra Dhatu

Govt has 74.5 per cent stake in Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and 74 per cent in Mishra Dhatu. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The government is set to divest its shareholdings in defence PSUs,......