Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 4.92 lakh cr: MoSPIInfrastructure projects worth over Rs 150 crore each registered substantial cost overruns. A total of 1,847 projects monitored showed revis...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Coal India's Q1 capex rises by 16.64% to Rs 3,399 croreCoal India's capital expenditure rose sixteen point six four percent to three thousand three hundred ninety-nine crore rupees. Land acquisi...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Nandan Nilekani to S Somanath: Meet the experts on Centre's exam reform task-forcePrime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new six-member task force. This high-powered committee will be headed by Nandan Nilekani, a re...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Parliamentary panel asks govt to consider reviving urea plants at Durgapur, Haldia, Korba to boost outputA parliamentary panel has urged the government to explore reviving urea plants, with an aim to boost domestic production and significantly ...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Meet India's new education minister Pralhad Joshi: Who is he, which Cabinet ministries does he hold, and what are his educational qualifications?New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education follow...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Coal remains backbone of India's power supply despite renewable push, govt tells ParliamentCoal plants supplied nearly seventy percent of India's electricity during summer months. These plants generated seventy-five percent of tot...
23 Jul, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
India's solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on ChinaIn a concerning turn for India's renewable energy sector, solar panel manufacturers are ceasing production because vital components are in ...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Govt sees good response to pre-application conference for Rs 37,500-cr coal gasification schemeThe government on Monday held a pre-application conference for its ₹37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal gasification projects, draw...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
India has adequate coal stocks to meet thermal power demand, with 42.8 MT available: Power MinistryIndia has sufficient coal stocks to meet electricity demand, with 42.8 million tonnes available at thermal power plants as of July 12, enou...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Hydrogen-powered trains likely to play niche role in India: ExpertsIndia launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a move toward cleaner energy sources. This initiative signifies a shift from fossi...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Iron ore joins core sector as government revamps indexIron ore has been added to the core sector industries list, expanding it to nine. The government will release a revised Index of Core Indus...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India to augment AI compute capacity: Ashwini VaishnawVaishnaw said rapid advances in AI are reshaping the global technology landscape and require continuous learning and innovation. He urged t...
11 Jul, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Coal Ministry notifies SECL's CSR initiative for NEET aspirantsSECL's free residential NEET coaching initiative for meritorious students has been officially notified. This flagship program, 'SECL Ke Sus...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Power supply advisory to states, utilities likely soonThe power ministry will issue an advisory to states and utilities. This advisory focuses on strengthening preparedness for erratic weather ...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.07 AM IST
NALCO shares in focus on JV with NLC India for 1,080 MW thermal plant in OdishaNational Aluminium Company and NLC India have signed an agreement for a joint venture. This new entity will establish a 1,080 MW captive th...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Govt seeks proposals for coal gasification projects under Rs 37,500-cr incentive schemeThe incentive, launched in May this year, is aimed at promoting surface coal/lignite gasification for the production of syngas and downstre...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Illegal mining: Home minister Amit Shah orders zero coal leakage planHome Minister Amit Shah has ordered a 'zero coal leakage plan' and stricter enforcement against illegal coal mining and transportation in J...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST