Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to boost manufacturing, cut importsIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing. Six expert groups will identify 100 products to reduce import dependence. This initiative aims to...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Coal block 'scam': Delhi court discharges HindalcoA Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries and two former executives in a coal block case. The court found no evidence of illegal act...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India's power consumption grows 11.55 pc to 164.98 bn units in MayIndia's power consumption rose significantly in May. Heat waves across the nation drove up the use of cooling appliances. This led to a rec...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling concerns after bets on president's exitIndonesia has blocked the prediction market Polymarket. This action is part of a wider crackdown on online gambling. Polymarket was reporte...
26 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Upgrade grid to realise AI dream: Applied Materials executiveApplied Materials urges India to modernise its power grid to fuel its AI ambitions, highlighting the need for reliable, clean energy. The c...
25 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwaveIndia's power producers achieved a record electricity generation as a severe heatwave grips the nation. Peak power demand hit an all-time h...
22 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
India’s peak power demand hits 271 GW, breaks record for fourth straight dayIndia's peak power demand neared 271 GW on Thursday, a significant increase driven by intense heat. This marks the fourth consecutive day o...
22 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Bulk buyers shifting to retail pumps behind fuel demand spike in parts of IndiaFuel demand is rising at some Indian petrol pumps. Bulk diesel buyers are switching to retail outlets due to a large price gap. This is cau...
21 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Mahanadi Coalfields gets govt nod for IPO; Coal India to dilute up to 25% stakeThe government approved the listing and disinvestment of Mahanadi Coalfields through an IPO, enabling Coal India to dilute up to 25% stake....
15 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Fertiliser subsidy may surpass budgeted estimates by Rs 70k crIndia imports over 80% of its DAP requirements and for urea domestic production covers only 30-35% of total demand. India is among top fert...
14 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
CIL's April coal auction quantity drops 6% vs March to 30.5 MTCoal India Limited offered 30.5 million tonnes of coal in April auctions. This marks a slight decrease from March. Global energy prices are...
11 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Suvendu's cabinet line-up has ministers embodying Bengal's geographical, ethnic divideWest Bengal witnesses the formation of its first BJP government with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and five ministers sworn in. The cabin...
09 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Power ministry to seek Cabinet nod for ₹20,000 crore carbon capture scheme by JulyIndia's power ministry is planning a significant ₹20,000 crore scheme for carbon capture technology. Cabinet approval is expected by July. ...
07 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Indian truckers fret as looming diesel hikes spur panic-buyingSoutheast India is experiencing significant fuel challenges, with motorists waiting in long lines as petrol and diesel become increasingly ...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
ED case files in poll-bound West BengalThe Enforcement Directorate is actively investigating several money laundering cases across West Bengal. These probes target alleged corrup...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills oneA Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Tuapse port, causing a fire and killing at least one person. This major southern port is a key oil ex...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.56 PM IST