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New Delhi, April 10 India will postpone maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants and operationalize additional capacity to ensure around 10,000 MW of extra supply during peak summer demand, the Ministry of Power said on Friday, as it moves to strengthen short-term electricity availability...

April 10, New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed on Friday that LPG distributors have sufficient stock, with no shortages reported.This was stated at the government’s high-level inter-ministerial briefing, which assesses the country’s readiness amid the ongoing West...

New Delhi, April 7 India and New Zealand are expected to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 24 here, which will provide tariff-free access to domestic exporters for their goods in the island nation's market, and will bring in USD 20 billion of investment over the next 15 years, an...

New Delhi, April 6 The government imposed export restrictions on wood briquettes, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional firewood, effective immediately, amid the West Asia crisis.Previously, there were no restrictions on the export of this wood product. Now, an exporter needs permission...

South Central Railway has achieved its highest-ever freight loading since its formation, transporting 144.244 million tonnes of goods in the current financial year, 2025-26, surpassing last year's record of 144.14 million tonnes and reaching this milestone a full week before the financial year...

New Delhi, March 25 The Ministry of Power is believed to have directed imported coal-based thermal plants to operate at full capacity for three months from April 1, in order to avoid any electricity shortage amid the estimated peak demand of 270GW during this summer.Sources said that in...

Amaravati, March 24 Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary, Energy, K Vijayanand, has directed power utilities to maintain adequate coal stocks and ensure sustained power generation during the upcoming summer season amid global tensions affecting coal imports."Power utilities should be closely...

New Delhi, March 23 The Centre has directed states to prevent small coal retailers from profiting from the West Asia crisis, as global energy disruptions threaten to ripple into domestic fuel markets.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan...

New Delhi, March 23 Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that seven coal gasification projects, with an investment of Rs 64,000 crore, will be set up in Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal, and this will help in reducing the import of energy products.In...

The government has implemented significant reforms in the coal sector over the past few years, and the allocation process for coal blocks has become more transparent.Responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha today, Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy stated that...

March 23, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the measures being taken and proposed to mitigate its effects.PM Modi directed the formation of a group of ministers and secretaries to work...

Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, stated today that coal gasification will be crucial in strengthening India's energy security, reducing import dependence, and supporting industrial growth. He made this statement while addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Mr...

Sonbhadra (UP), March 21 A 30-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed and another seriously injured after a large chunk of coal fell from a truck on them near a railway crossing in the Shaktinagar area here, police said on Saturday.Shaktinagar SHO Kamal Nayan Dubey said that the deceased...

New Delhi, March 21 India has achieved 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production for the second consecutive year, despite heightened uncertainties in global energy markets due to the West Asia crisis."With sustained and coordinated efforts across the coal sector and the invaluable contribution of...

New Delhi, March 20 Production growth in eight core infrastructure sectors slowed to a three-month low of 2.3 per cent in February due to a contraction in the output of crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products.According to government data, these eight sectors expanded by 3.4 per cent in...

Beijing, March 19 China said on Thursday that "new points of consensus" have been reached in its current trade talks with the US ahead of President Donald Trump's planned visit to Beijing, which was postponed due to the escalating conflict in West Asia.China and the US have agreed to continue...

Chandrapur, March 14 Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said that the rising heat in the coming days, with the onset of summer, could increase the demand for coal, but the government is prepared to handle the situation.He said that coal companies are achieving increased production, and the...

Jaipur, March 14 Demand for coal has surged amid a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, with several roadside eateries and small restaurants switching to traditional coal-fired "hattis" to keep their kitchens running.The surge in demand is particularly visible in the congested lanes of the...

New Delhi, March 13 India has temporarily reintroduced kerosene for household use and allowed the use of coal and other alternative fuels for hotels and restaurants as the escalating West Asia crisis disrupts the country's energy supply chains.The move comes after the conflict effectively shut...

New Delhi, March 13 Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned until noon on Friday amid protests by opposition members over the LPG supply situation and price hike.Speaker Om Birla warned the opposition members against disrupting the Question Hour and asserted that it is everyone's responsibility...