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.
Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Paul Marsh supports Cricket Australia's decision not to discipline Usman Khawaja for his critical comments on the Perth pitch during the Ashes opener. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Apple's VP of Human Interface Design, Alan Dye, leaves after 19 years to join Meta as Chief Design Officer. This major hire boosts Meta's hardware ambitions in AI and VR. Read more.
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.
BCCI curator selects a red-soil pitch at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium for the high-voltage India-South Africa T20 on December 9, promising a high-scoring contest. Read details.
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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.
Sunil Gavaskar argues Travis Head's explosive century changed the narrative on the Perth pitch. He criticises the double standard where pacer-friendly tracks are 'good' but turning ones are 'disgraceful'. Read his full analysis.
Sunil Gavaskar questions ICC's 'double standards' after Perth pitch gets 'below average' rating despite high scores. He asks, 'Who is complaining?' Read his full critique.
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.
Complete pitch report for IND vs SA 1st ODI at JSCA Stadium Ranchi. Get expert analysis on how the surface will play and team strategies for the series opener on November 30.
North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick, 73, dating 24-year-old cheerleader Jordon Hudson. Their relationship faces media scrutiny amid family tensions and career impacts.
Harbhajan Singh delivers a blunt critique of India's spin resources and pitch preparation after the South Africa series defeat, calling for better tracks to save Test cricket.
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.
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja criticizes the Perth pitch used in the first Ashes Test, calling it unfair despite an ICC 'very good' rating. His team position is now uncertain.
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.
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.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addresses India's home Test struggles, emphasizes adapting to diverse pitches, and reveals expansion plans for Test venues across India.
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