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Oil & gas royalty rejig: What govt big upstream reform means

NEW DELHI: The government announced the rationalisation of royalty rates and methodologies for crude oil, natural gas and casing head condensate (a light hydrocarbon liquid obtained during gas production), in a move aimed at simplifying regulations and boosting India’s upstream energy sector.Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the decision would bring…

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‘Why have you stopped paying?’ Punjab to seek water royalty from Rajasthan; Mann claims Rs 1.44 lakh crore dues since 1960 | India News

NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said his government will seek royalty from Rajasthan for supplying it water, claiming that an unpaid amount of Rs 1.44 lakh crore has accumulated since 1960 under an old arrangement dating back to a 1920 tripartite agreement. Mann cites 1920 pact, says Rajasthan still gets 18,000…

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Couturier to royalty and Hollywood: Italian designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93; a look back at his career

Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer who defined modern couture and dressed royalty, first ladies and Hollywood stars for more than five decades, died on Monday at his home in Rome. He was 93. His death was announced in a statement by the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti, the foundation set up by…

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Cabinet revises royalty for four critical minerals to boost mining | India News

NEW DELHI: The cabinet Wednesday approved higher royalty rates for four critical minerals – graphite, zirconium, caesium and rubidium – in a move aimed at boosting their mining and domestic production.“The decision of the cabinet will promote auction of mineral blocks containing caesium, rubidium and zirconium, thereby not only unlocking these minerals but also associated…

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India moves to boost critical minerals production! Cabinet approves rationalization of royalty rates; to counter China’s monopoly & export restrictions

The decision aims to facilitate the auctioning of mineral blocks containing caesium, rubidium and zirconium. In a move aimed at boosting the production of critical minerals in the country, PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the rationalization of royalty rates of graphite, caesium, rubidium and circonium minerals. These minerals are critical for green…

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Bhumi Pednekar channels royalty in wine Kanjeevaram embellished saree worth Rs 6.87 lacs for Vedant Birla and Tejal Kulkarni’s wedding reception – PICS | Hindi Movie News

Dropping an appearance at the wedding reception of Yash and Avanti Birla’s son Vedant Birla to Tejal Kulkarni last evening, Bhumi Pednekar turned up the glamour quotient to the fullest. Pednekar showcased a look defined by unconventional luxury and traditional artistry with a Tarun Tahiliani saree. However, it is the remarkable price tag that has…

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Janhvi Kapoor redefines modern royalty in a mesmerising ivory Anamika Khanna lehenga

The ensemble, crafted in soft ivory, radiated quiet opulence, the kind that doesn’t scream for attention but naturally commands it. The lehenga skirt unfurled in a graceful, voluminous swirl, adorned with intricate floral embroidery and fine metallic threadwork that caught the light in the most subtle way. Its rhythm was mirrored in the cropped blouse,…

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