https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=52911 Opposition MPs walked out seeking discussion on Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls while the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025 was taken up and passed. The Amendment expands the remit of the National Mineral Exploration Trust to permit use of its funds within India (including offshore) and abroad for exploration and development. Supporters argued the change modernises the mining framework, unlocks critical minerals, curbs illegal mining, and boosts investor confidence; debate also called for simplified environmental clearances and highlighted illicit sand mining and alleged past auction irregularities. en-us Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:16:03 +0530 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=52911 Opposition MPs walked out seeking discussion on Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls while the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025 was taken up and passed. The Amendment expands the remit of the National Mineral Exploration Trust to permit use of its funds within India (including offshore) and abroad for exploration and development. Supporters argued the change modernises the mining framework, unlocks critical minerals, curbs illegal mining, and boosts investor confidence; debate also called for simplified environmental clearances and highlighted illicit sand mining and alleged past auction irregularities. News - Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=52911