India has to work out interim practical arrangements, without getting in the way of Iran or USAn Indian tanker faced fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway's status is uncertain despite claims of openness. International maritime ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Trump proposes, Iran disposes: Hormuz is now a battlefield of claimsDespite President Trump's optimistic claims of breakthroughs with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program, Tehran has forceful...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
UAE envoy to India flags 2,890 strikes on civilian infra since Feb 28, says 4 million Indian expats integral to nationThe UAE ambassador has reported 2,890 missile and drone attacks. He called these unprovoked strikes and urged stronger international action...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Trump's Naval blockade of Hormuz is an economic warfare, harms global economyAmerica threatens a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a move from diplomacy to economic warfare. The US aims to cut Iran's...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
My way or no waterway: Traffic remains blocked at Hormuz; Iran opens 2 routesShip traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still blocked. Only a few Iran-linked ships have departed. Chinese oil tankers are waiting to ...
10 Apr, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Iran deputy minister says ships need consent to pass HormuzIran's military demands vessels contact them for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This requirement follows conflict-related dange...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Govt amends rules to streamline approvals for opening coal, lignite minesThe government has changed rules for opening coal and lignite mines. Prior approval from the Coal Controller's Organisation is no longer ne...
26 Dec, 2025, 07.08 PM IST
Coal India plans to develop 36 new mines in next 5 yrs: GovtCoal India plans 36 new coal mines in the next five years. Singareni Collieries will develop seven new mines. NLC India will open two new b...
27 Nov, 2024, 08.07 PM IST
Round 10 of commercial coal block auctions launched, 67 mines on offerUnion Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, including 67 mines, to enhance domes...
22 Jun, 2024, 12.58 AM IST
First revision in performance bank guarantee upon grant of coal mine opening permission: GovtAs per the provisions of the tender document, PBG to be submitted for each successfully auctioned coal mine is to be revised annually based...
14 Jan, 2023, 02.33 PM IST
Nalco making efforts to operationalise Utkal D coal mine in Odisha in FY23The company executed the mining lease of Utkal D coal block on March 25. "All out efforts are being made for operationalisation of Utkal D ...
12 Sep, 2021, 02.13 PM IST
Government lets NTPC dispose of fly ash in mine void for 1 more yearThe Union Environment Ministry has allowed NPTC for one more year to continue to dispose of fly ash generated from its Talcher plant in Odi...
18 Apr, 2016, 03.01 PM IST
Coal ministry puts strict timelines for mine developmentThe coal ministry has prescribed tough timelines for the development of the recently auctioned coal mines. Overshooting deadline may lead t...
22 Apr, 2015, 04.33 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
RCCI for supply of raw materials to industry unitsRCCI has sought steps to provide raw materials to industrial units from local mines and Odisha Mining Corporation at fair market price.
21 May, 2013, 12.44 PM IST
MSPL resumes operations of Vyasanakere mine after 38 monthsThe 347.22 hectare VIOM near here has an annual production sanction of 0.91 million tonnes.
17 May, 2013, 04.08 PM IST
- Coal ministry seeks GoM nod for Essar and Hindalco to mine in dense forests
The coal ministry will push for allowing mining in two densely forested coal areas, Mahan and Hasdeo Arand.
20 Sep, 2011, 02.24 AM IST