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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: coal

India’s coal imports fall 3.1% amid domestic production push

The decline in imports is attributed to the government’s initiatives to reduce reliance on foreign coal, particularly for coking coal and high-grade thermal coal.

India’s coal production witnesses significant growth in November

Provisional data shows 90.62 million tonnes were produced, up 7.20% from last year.

Ministry of Coal achieves several Special Campaign 4.0 goals

Ministry secured the top spot among all ministries and departments for space freed, totaling 78.46 lakh square feet.

India’s coal imports surge, reaching 90.51 Million tonnes

The country's coal-based power sector has witnessed a growth of 10.18% in power generation from April 2024 to July 2024 compared to the same period last year.

Being US ally means being a ‘vassal’ & India’s shift from ‘Russian-dependent fleet’ — global media

Global media also explores India's continued reliance on coal, despite growing renewable energy capacity and story of Gauri Lankesh through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Water stress inevitable, what steel & coal sectors can do to avoid looming crisis

11 of 15 major river basins in India to experience water stress by 2025. India’s major power grids depend on 14 major river basins, all of which are under ‘high water stress’.

CSIR-CIMFR hosts workshop on Coal Gasification

Experts to explore challenges and opportunities in gasification technology.

OCCRP claim of Adani ‘overcharging’ for coal brings back focus on TANGEDCO & 2018 CAG report

CAG had in 2018 report pointed to ‘excess payments of 813 cr’ by TANGEDCO to coal suppliers & alleged irregularities in imported coal procured by PSU between 2013 and 2016.

Coal industry outperforms other sectors, records highest growth in February

The index of the coal industry rose to 212.1 points during February 2024, compared to 190.1 points during the same period of last year.

Why India abstained from renewable energy pledge signed by 118 countries at COP28

Global pledge, which aims to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, also calls for phasedown of 'unabated coal power’. India has previously protested against specific focus on coal.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.