The Ministry of Coal launched the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi, offering 25 blocks across nine states, while also handing over development agreements for six mines auctioned earlier. BulletsIn The Ministry of Coal launched the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions in New Delhi on 17 September 2026, offering
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The Ministry of Coal launched the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi, offering 25 blocks across nine states, while also handing over development agreements for six mines auctioned earlier. BulletsIn The Ministry of Coal launched the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions in New Delhi on 17 September 2026, offering
34A three-decade-old Supreme Court order defining “forest” has resurfaced at the centre of a 2026 constitutional challenge, as the Court examines whether a 2023 amendment dilutes the landmark protection it created. BulletsIn The case traces back to 1995, when T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad, a retired forest officer known as “the green man,” filed a writ petition
A three-decade-old Supreme Court order defining “forest” has resurfaced at the centre of a 2026 constitutional challenge, as the Court examines whether a 2023 amendment dilutes the landmark protection it created. BulletsIn The case traces back to 1995, when T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad, a retired forest officer known as “the green man,” filed a writ petition
The Union Finance Ministry convened a two-day conference of state Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries in New Delhi on 18 and 19 September to discuss how India’s development journey towards Viksit Bharat should be financed. BulletsIn The Ministry of Finance organised a Conference of Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with
The Union Finance Ministry convened a two-day conference of state Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries in New Delhi on 18 and 19 September to discuss how India’s development journey towards Viksit Bharat should be financed. BulletsIn The Ministry of Finance organised a Conference of Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with
The United Nations observed the International Day of Peace on 21 September 2026 under the theme “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” spotlighting the role of ordinary citizens as “everyday architects of peace.” BulletsIn The International Day of Peace, also called World Peace Day, is observed every year on 21 September under
The United Nations observed the International Day of Peace on 21 September 2026 under the theme “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” spotlighting the role of ordinary citizens as “everyday architects of peace.” BulletsIn The International Day of Peace, also called World Peace Day, is observed every year on 21 September under
New research highlights how mechanical recycling, pyrolysis and emerging plastic-to-hydrogen processes could convert India's mounting plastic waste into fuels, materials and clean energy. BulletsIn India generates an estimated 25,000 to 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, according to Central Pollution Control Board estimates cited in recent research. Mechanical recycling remains the most established route,
New research highlights how mechanical recycling, pyrolysis and emerging plastic-to-hydrogen processes could convert India's mounting plastic waste into fuels, materials and clean energy. BulletsIn India generates an estimated 25,000 to 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, according to Central Pollution Control Board estimates cited in recent research. Mechanical recycling remains the most established route,
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told a Parliamentary panel that the four-decade-old Census Town criteria fail to capture India's actual pace and pattern of urbanisation. BulletsIn The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told the Parliamentary Standing Committee that the Registrar General of India's Census Town criteria, unchanged since 1981, cannot capture India's
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told a Parliamentary panel that the four-decade-old Census Town criteria fail to capture India's actual pace and pattern of urbanisation. BulletsIn The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs told the Parliamentary Standing Committee that the Registrar General of India's Census Town criteria, unchanged since 1981, cannot capture India's
The India Meteorological Department said conditions are turning favourable for southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, as the season's all-India rainfall deficit reaches 15%. BulletsIn IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026. The retreat begins
The India Meteorological Department said conditions are turning favourable for southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, as the season's all-India rainfall deficit reaches 15%. BulletsIn IMD said conditions are becoming favourable for withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026. The retreat begins
India's expanding deep-sea exploration under the Deep Ocean Mission has revived debate over extracting seabed minerals while protecting fragile, poorly understood ocean ecosystems. BulletsIn Deep-sea mining extracts polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich crusts from ocean floors typically 3,000 to 6,000 metres deep. India holds three International Seabed Authority exploration contracts covering roughly 95,000 square
India's expanding deep-sea exploration under the Deep Ocean Mission has revived debate over extracting seabed minerals while protecting fragile, poorly understood ocean ecosystems. BulletsIn Deep-sea mining extracts polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich crusts from ocean floors typically 3,000 to 6,000 metres deep. India holds three International Seabed Authority exploration contracts covering roughly 95,000 square
The National Highways Authority of India rolled out OneTag through its Rajmargyatra app, letting motorists switch FASTag issuer banks while keeping their existing tag intact. BulletsIn Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched OneTag, a new FASTag bank-portability facility, at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. OneTag functions like Mobile Number Portability, letting vehicle
The National Highways Authority of India rolled out OneTag through its Rajmargyatra app, letting motorists switch FASTag issuer banks while keeping their existing tag intact. BulletsIn Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched OneTag, a new FASTag bank-portability facility, at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. OneTag functions like Mobile Number Portability, letting vehicle
India topped the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, with Swedish companies citing strong growth, profitability, and investment plans despite global economic and geopolitical turbulence. BulletsIn India and Ireland topped the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, followed by Vietnam, Poland and Denmark, among a record 41 markets surveyed. The survey is jointly produced by Business Sweden,
India topped the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, with Swedish companies citing strong growth, profitability, and investment plans despite global economic and geopolitical turbulence. BulletsIn India and Ireland topped the Global Business Climate Survey 2026, followed by Vietnam, Poland and Denmark, among a record 41 markets surveyed. The survey is jointly produced by Business Sweden,
