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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicCoal mines

Topic: coal mines

Trees felled in a biodiversity-rich region of Chhattisgarh to expand Hasdeo Arand mine amid protests

Activists allege police detained those protesting against coal mining in Hasdeo area. Opposition raised the issue in the state assembly, accusing BJP of favouring industrialists.

Rat-hole miners all the buzz after Uttarkashi. It’s time India ensured their safety

When sophisticated heavy-duty machines gave up, it was a band of 12 rat-hole miners who became the saviours of workers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse.

3 feared dead, many trapped in ‘illegal’ coal mine collapse in Jharkhand

The incident occurred at 10.30 am Friday at Bhowra colliery area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited.

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A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.