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Odisha Semiconductor Push: Two Plants to Create 1,280 Jobs

Odisha is set to anchor two major semiconductor manufacturing facilities under the Semicon India Programme, generating over 1,280 direct hig...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Oil, Gas & Biofuels

89% Reserved Train Tickets Booked Online, Says Railway Ministry

Indian Railways has reported that nearly 89 percent of reserved train tickets are now booked online, compared to 49 percent a decade ago. Th...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Oil, Gas & Biofuels

SEBI Chief Urges Shift From Compliance to Stewardship for Corporate Boards

Speaking at the Institute of Directors Annual Conclave, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged corporate boards and independent directors to...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

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Centre Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 on Mining Taxes

The Ministry of Mines has notified the immediate commencement of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. The law restricts state governments from levy...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

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Centre Limits State Taxes on Mineral Rights in MMDR Amendment

Parliament has enacted the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, prohibiting state governments from imposing ...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Oil, Gas & Biofuels

India Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 to Overhaul Mining Fiscal Rules and Captive Sales

The Ministry of Mines has notified August 22, 2026, as the official commencement date for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Official Oil, Gas & Biofuels Gazettes & Notifications

Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) of the PMP Act, 1962 (50 of 1962) relating to land schedule in respect of Mumbai Refinery to Rasayani Petroleum Pipelines of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for acquisition of ROU of Tehsil Panvel of Distt Raigad in the State of Maharashtra

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-24 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Declaration of Smt Roshma Dungdung Land Reforms Deputy Collector as the Competent Authority under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act 1962 (Act No 50 of 1962) for the Hazaribagh Ranchi Pipeline (HRPL) of Ms Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in the State of Jharkhand

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-24 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Publication of a Notification under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (ARUL) Act 1962 regarding declaration of intention to acquire the Right of User in Land for laying of a Spur line from HVJ GREP DVPL Natural Gas Pipeline at Vijaipur to Bina in the State of Madhya Pradesh

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-24 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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In exercise of the powers conferred by section 61 of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act,

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board · 2026-08-19 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Official Visit of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, to Mauritius

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-22 · Press Release · Union Government

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Publication of Notification in the Gazette of India under section 3(1) of the PMP Act, 1962 for acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for laying underground pipelines Project for Padra, Petlad, Nadiad Taluka of Vadodara, Anand, Kheda in the State of Gujarat.

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-21 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) and 6(1) of the PMP Act 1962 (50 of 1962) relating to land schedule in respect of Haldia Panagarh LPG Pipeline Project (HPPL) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for acquisition of RoU in the State of West Bengal.

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-19 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) and 6(1) of the PMP Act 1962 (50 of 1962) relating to land schedule in respect of Haldia Panagarh LPG Pipeline Project (HPPL) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for acquisition of RoU in the State of West Bengal

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-19 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Publication of Notification in the Gazette of India under section 6(1) of the PMP Act, 1962 for acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in Land for laying pipeline Corridor from SBN301 TO KHR04 and SBN301 TO KHR02 in the State of Gujarat.

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-19 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) and 6(1) of the PMP Act 1962 (50 of 1962) relating to land schedule in respect of Haldia Panagarh LPG Pipeline Project (HPPL) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for acquisition of RoU in the State of West Bengal

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 2026-08-19 · Extra Ordinary · Union Government

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Frequently Asked Questions on Oil, Gas & Biofuels Regulations

What is India's E20 ethanol blending target?

The Government of India has mandated 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20) nationwide, backed by interest subvention schemes for grain- and sugar-based distilleries.