Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 while pushing for interoperable smart meters to enhance grid efficiency and consumer choice.
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual energy strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 and ensuring nationwide smart meter interoperability for efficiency.
A new wave of Chinese exports in EVs, solar panels, and chips threatens global jobs. Can India's manufacturing rise be the counterweight? Explore the data and India's pivotal role.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the revival of 28 abandoned coal mines, with production starting in two. This move aims to boost energy security and generate massive employment.
Residents of Kabul decry a 50% surge in coal prices amid harsh winter, blaming middlemen and corruption despite Afghanistan's vast domestic reserves. Read more.
New data reveals severe lung impairment & heavy-metal exposure in communities near India's mines. Experts warn of insufficient environmental safeguards. Read more.
After a parliamentary panel flagged under-utilisation, the Coal Ministry vows to fully spend safety funds on AI, biometrics, and modern equipment to curb accidents and regulate unpaid overtime in mines.
Russia agrees to boost market access for Indian goods and deepen cooperation in LNG, LPG, and coal gasification tech. A major win for India-Russia trade ties. Read more.
Two dead, over a dozen hospitalised after toxic gas leak from abandoned Dhanbad mines. District administration and BCCL intensify response. Read about the crisis and relief efforts.
India and Russia are transforming their long-standing defence partnership, shifting focus to joint research, development, and production of advanced platforms to support New Delhi's self-reliance goals. Read the full analysis.
The Reserve Bank of India has revised its inflation forecast for the next fiscal year downwards to 2%, citing improved agricultural conditions. Discover the key factors behind this optimistic outlook.
Two women died after inhaling toxic gas from a fire-affected coal mine in Dhanbad's Kenduadih Rajput Basti. Residents protest, refusing to leave without written rehabilitation assurances. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh launches major expansion of its Backyard Poultry Scheme to tackle a daily shortage of 2 crore eggs. New plan targets 75,000 units yearly, involves private players & indigenous breeds.
Yayavar revolutionizes India's luggage manufacturing with a fully integrated, in-house production facility in Rajkot, Gujarat. Discover how this strengthens the Make in India initiative.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted its first-ever raids in Meghalaya, targeting entities in a money laundering case linked to illegal coal mining. Details inside.
Violent clashes erupt in Surguja as villagers protest SECL's Amera coal mine expansion. Over 30 police personnel injured in stone-pelting. Details on the land acquisition dispute and ongoing tensions.
As Sensex and Nifty scale new highs, discover four stocks with strong industry dominance that could offer stability. Includes IRCTC, MCX, Coal India, and CAMS. Read for key financials and growth plans.
Six-month visa rules for Chinese technicians are causing major delays in India's lithium-ion battery factory projects, jeopardizing EV and energy storage targets under the PLI scheme. Learn about the impact.
Punjab's brick kiln industry shrinks from 2,700 to 1,500 units in 3 years. A triple burden of 18% GST on coal, soaring mining royalty & tech upgrades threatens rural jobs & hikes brick prices. Read more.
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd expands export routes, shipping 3,600 tonnes of liquid coal tar pitch from New Mangalore Port to the Middle East, boosting India's carbon materials trade.
India's sugar industry faces a critical funds blockage due to high closing stocks. NFCSF urges higher MSP, export quotas & ethanol price revision to avert crisis. Read full analysis.
India's industrial output growth plummeted to 0.4% in October 2024, the lowest in over a year, dragged down by power, mining, and manufacturing. Get the full analysis of the key economic data.
India's industrial output grew a mere 0.4% in October, the slowest pace in 14 months, as manufacturing, mining & electricity sectors contracted. Experts cite festive season impact. Read the full analysis.
Climate activists from Rising Tide disrupted Newcastle Harbour shipping lanes with kayaks, leading to 21 arrests. The protest highlights global climate concerns ahead of key summits.
Tata Electronics is hiring 15,000 more workers at its Hosur plant, aiming for 75,000 staff to match Foxconn and meet Apple's surging production needs in India. Read more.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Belgadia township to assess rehabilitation progress for families displaced by Jharia underground fires. New facilities inaugurated.
Former Union Coal Minister and senior Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal passed away at 81 in Kanpur. Read about his political legacy and contributions.
India's steel ministry directs SAIL & NMDC to secure overseas mineral assets like coking coal, lithium & copper. Strategic move aims to cut import bills & ensure supply security amidst global shifts.
Haryana's fish farming sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, offering farmers 3-4 times higher profits than traditional crops. Discover how this aquatic revolution is transforming rural livelihoods.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Dhanbad for crucial review of coal operations and Jharia rehabilitation programme. Key focus on Belgarhia's transformation into modern residential zone.