US energy official briefs nuclear industry delegation ahead of India visitA US nuclear industry delegation is set to visit India next week. They will explore cooperation in India's civil nuclear sector. This follo...
15 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal electionsJM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform unde...
05 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
NTPC exploring 2 nuclear power units of 1,400 MW in Banka district of BiharState-owned NTPC is planning two 700 MW nuclear units in Bihar's Banka district. This project could involve an investment of Rs 25,000 cror...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment BillParliament has passed the Jan Vishwas Bill. This legislation amends 784 provisions across 79 central laws. Minor offenses are being decrimi...
02 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
What it will take to build India’s coal trading marketIndia is paving the way for a modern coal spot market, with new regulations enabling trading on digital platforms. The key to this initiati...
09 Jan, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Govt proposes new law to provide social security, pension benefits to coal workersThe Coal Ministry is proposing a new law for coal workers' social security and pensions. This legislation will replace an act from 1948. It...
08 Oct, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
Parliament passes law to open coal sector for commercial miningThe Mineral laws (Amendment) Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha with 83 MPs voting in its favour and 12 against. Replying after a brief discuss...
12 Mar, 2020, 03.47 PM IST
It’s backdoor privatisation of coal mines, Congress allegesCongress leadership said the Centre could face a public interest litigation from interested parties, challenging the constitutional validit...
21 Mar, 2015, 05.32 AM IST
Top officials from ministries gear up to convert ordinances into legislationEight ordinances that the NDA government has brought in its over seven-month rule include those on coal, mines and minerals and Land Acquis...
29 Jan, 2015, 07.10 PM IST
NGO terms Coal ordinance as 'anti-people', asks MPs to opposeAlleging that the legislation attacks the federal structure, the NGO said the role of state governments has been reduced to mere rubber sta...
11 Jan, 2015, 03.18 PM IST
Govt may move on crucial bills like raising FDI cap in insurance & coal auction by issuing ordinancesThe government is keen to send out a strong signal regarding its intent to carry out policy changes by issuing the ordinances, officials sa...
24 Dec, 2014, 09.06 AM IST
Modi Government may opt to reissue coal ordinanceThe standoff between the government and the opposition, which threatens to wash out the remaining Rajya Sabha sittings during the ongoing w...
19 Dec, 2014, 04.40 AM IST
New norms for coal blocks not to raise power tariff: GovernmentThe new legislation on coal block allocation will not lead to higher electricity tariff for consumers, instead the prices could come down, ...
12 Dec, 2014, 06.51 PM IST
Non-statutory regulator for coal through executive orderA non-statutory regulator for the coal sector will be set up through an executive order, Parliament was informed today.
11 Feb, 2014, 04.05 PM IST
Government to set up coal regulator via executive order or edictThe pertinent legislation is unlikely to be passed in Parliament's last session that has been stalled by logjam over Telengana and other is...
07 Feb, 2014, 11.45 AM IST
- Government wants to speedily convert Mines Bill into legislation: Manmohan Singh
The government intends to convert the draft Mines Bill into legislation soon for the benefit of the country's tribal community.
15 Aug, 2012, 04.29 PM IST
- Nuclear bill turns into a liability, out of priority list
Congress leadership has advised govt not to press ahead.
29 Mar, 2010, 05.25 AM IST