Raigarh Coal Mine Protest Turns Violent; Cops Injured
A protest against a coal mine in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh escalated into violence on Dec 27, 2025, injuring police and damaging Jindal Power property. Read the full report.
A protest against a coal mine in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh escalated into violence on Dec 27, 2025, injuring police and damaging Jindal Power property. Read the full report.
A 15-day sit-in against a coal block project in Raigarh's Tamnar region turned violent, leaving a police officer and several cops injured. Vehicles were torched as tensions escalated. Read the full details.
Chennai police arrested two men in Gummidipoondi for smuggling red sandalwood and gutka from Andhra Pradesh. Details on the seizures and ongoing investigations here.
Indian govt notifies Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025, shifting mine opening approvals to company boards. This reform aims to slash bureaucratic delays by up to 60 days, boosting coal production efficiency.
Coal India's share price gained after its board approved the listing of subsidiaries Mahanadi Coalfields and South Eastern Coalfields. Discover the strategic move's impact on the PSU stock and market.
Coal India's board greenlights IPOs for Mahanadi and South-Eastern Coalfields. The move follows Bharat Coking Coal's upcoming listing, boosting CIL stock. Get the full financial details here.
India's 14th commercial coal auction attracted 49 bids for 24 blocks from 11 firms, including 5 new entrants. This round also introduced underground gasification provisions. Explore the details.
Coal India's stock price soared nearly 4% amid reports its arm Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) is preparing for an IPO soon. This marks the fifth consecutive session of gains for the PSU giant.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a Coal India subsidiary, gears up for a ₹1,300 crore IPO, potentially launching India's 2026 IPO calendar. Get all key details on valuation, offer structure, and company fundamentals here.
BUMA Australia lands a major AU$740 million contract extension with Whitehaven Coal for operations at the Blackwater mine, securing work through 2030. A significant boost for the mining services sector.
Researchers at NIT Rourkela design a low-cost wastewater system using raw coal to remove dangerous pesticides. A sustainable 'waste-to-wealth' fix for India's agricultural pollution. Read more.
Central Coalfields Limited suspends night operations at Sarubera mine in Ramgarh after a herd of elephants trampled four people to death. Read about the safety measures and official advisory.
New Coal India chairman B Sairam visits Kenduadih, inspects toxic gas leak from mines. Assures residents of safety, outlines relief measures. Read the full story.
IEA projects India's coal demand to rise 17% by 2030, but its share in electricity falls to 60%. Renewables growth and industrial demand reshape the energy landscape. Read the full analysis.
India's coal demand is projected to grow 17% by 2030, reaching 1,522 MT. While renewables slow power sector growth, steel and cement industries will drive consumption. Read the full analysis.
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.
A New York resident faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling Indian nationals across the US-Canada border. Discover the details of the cross-border smuggling operation and its legal consequences.
A New York woman faces charges for a smuggling scheme moving Indian nationals from Canada into the US. Learn about the case and the national crackdown.
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.
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.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
Former Olympic boxer Ryan Wedding led a massive Indo-Canadian drug smuggling network, moving cocaine and heroin across continents. Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking details.
Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt visits Belgadia township to assess rehabilitation progress for families displaced by Jharia underground fires. New facilities inaugurated.
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.
BSF and Punjab Police apprehend two suspected smugglers and recover two drones in separate operations along Indo-Pak border in Punjab's Tarn Taran. Read details.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao faces 7-year imprisonment as DRI files a 350-page complaint for smuggling over 100 kg of gold. Her stepfather, a senior IPS officer, was also questioned. #GoldSmuggling #RanyaRao
Massive smuggling bust at Mumbai airport: Customs officials seize drugs, gold, diamonds worth Rs 53 crore and arrest 20 suspects in major international racket crackdown.
Enforcement Directorate conducts massive raids across Jharkhand and West Bengal targeting coal mafia operations. Over 40 premises searched in money laundering probe involving hundreds of crores.
Gujarat ATS arrests Amritpal Singh, wanted for smuggling grenades and arms for Pakistan-linked gang. Key breakthrough in cross-border terrorism investigation. Read full details.