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Coal India assures sufficient buffer stock of 168 million tonnes, enough for 19 days of power plant consumption, to alleviate fears of shortages during intense summer. Despite some plants facing critical levels, the company states ample in-situ mine coal is available for immediate extraction if demand escalates.

India is finalizing a new policy to boost urea production using coal gasification, aiming to slash reliance on imported natural gas and enhance self-sufficiency in fertilizer. This strategic move, expected within a month, leverages domestic coal reserves to secure vital agricultural inputs and conserve foreign exchange. The initiative aligns with broader government efforts to diversify feedstock for fertilizer manufacturing.

Odisha is finally seeing mega investment projects move from announcement to execution after two decades of delays. Global investors are re-entering the state, with visible progress in steel, semiconductors, ports, and power sectors. The government is actively resolving bottlenecks to ensure steady industrial growth and job creation.

Rosa, Ghatampur, Jawaharpur Units Suffer Operation Failures

Uttar Pradesh is the second-highest power consumer in India. Rising summer temperatures are straining the electricity grid. Several thermal power plants are shut down, causing significant power cuts, especially in rural areas. The state is facing a substantial shortfall in power generation. Efforts are underway to secure additional electricity from other states and through power exchanges to meet the demand.

While the NGT had ordered the removal of fly ash deposited along the creek river bed and the flood plains, roughly amounting to 56.7 lakh metric tonnes, and to plug the leaks in all pipelines that carry the ash slurry, a visit by TOI to Ennore and nearby hamlets revealed that the compliance by Tangedco has been subpar at best

Indian states are reeling from an extreme heat wave, with Rajasthan hitting 48.2°C, reflecting the urgent climate crises facing the country and beyond. According to a UN analysis, there's a dire 75% likelihood that we will breach the 1.5°C temperature limit by 2030.

India's power demand hit an unprecedented 270.8 GW due to intense heat and widespread air conditioner use, nearing 2026 projections. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking demand. Officials assure grid stability, attributing local outages to distribution issues. Further demand hikes are anticipated as extreme temperatures persist.

The government plans to raise approximately Rs 5,000 crore by selling up to a 2% stake in Coal India through an Offer for Sale (OFS). The floor price is set at Rs 412 per share, nearly 10% below the current market price. This move follows a successful OFS in Central Bank of India.