The Narendra Modi-led central government has sought a review of a Supreme Court judgment upholding states’ authority to impose royalties on mineral extraction and taxes on land with mines. The ruling, passed with an 8:1 majority, affirmed state powers over the Centre and contradicted previous interpretations favoring the Centre. The move highlights a shift in power dynamics between the Centre and states in mineral resource management.
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India, Kuwait condemn terrorism in "all forms"; call for disrupting terror financing networks, enhancing counter-terror operation
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait, both countries unequivocally condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism, and called for disrupting terror financing networks and safe havens. They discussed enhancing cooperation on counter-terrorism operations, cybersecurity, and prevention of radicalization, emphasizing the importance of information sharing, capacity building, and law enforcement. India praised Kuwait's efforts in hosting a conference on combating terrorism and building resilient border security mechanisms. Full Article
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