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Legislation news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Legislation published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  3. PoliticsLegislation

    India Passes Bill to Streamline Mineral Taxation

    The Indian Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aiming to create a more predictable and stable framework for mineral taxation. The bill seeks to reduce the number of taxes and charges on mining operations, while safeguarding state revenues and supporting a sustainable mining sector. The bill has been criticized by some states, particularly Odisha, which argues that it infringes on their fiscal autonomy and could lead to significant revenue losses.
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    Hormuz Strait Closure: Iran's Conditions for Reopening

    Iran has stated that the Hormuz Strait will remain closed until the United States meets certain conditions. These include lifting the marine blockade and sanctions, freeing Iran's frozen assets, and ceasing military operations. The closure comes amid difficulties in reaching an agreement between Washington and Tehran, following a memorandum of understanding signed last June.
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