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Seeds bill could undermine sovereign rights of farmers: Advocacy group

BBSM raises concerns over Draft Seeds Bill 2025, warning it may impact farmers' seed rights and biodiversity, while experts seek a permanent ban on paraquat

MCE-linked capital expenditure likely to reach ₹10 trillion by 2030

India's annual capex in mining and construction equipment-linked sectors is projected to nearly double to ₹10 trillion by 2030, driven by infrastructure and industrial investments

Indian Railways working on mega reforms to boost freight modal share

The national transporter plans procedural reforms, mechanised execution and faster project clearances to raise its freight modal share from 24 per cent to 40 per cent

Indian firms spent over ₹17,000 crore on environmental CSR over last decade

Environmental CSR spending recovered after the pandemic but remains concentrated among a few large firms and falls well short of India's climate financing needs, a Sattva report said

Power ministry proposes mandatory star rating rule for large buildings

The draft rules will apply to buildings and building complexes with a proposed built-up area of 20,000 sq m or more, with ratings valid for 10 years