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Why is India pushing for coal gasification?
In a roadshow promoting surface coal gasification, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said the technology, which can also yield a range of downstream products, has the potential to substitute imports worth up to ₹3 lakh crore. To…
Dayasiri raises alarm over 'coal cartel', flags national security risks
Kurunegala District SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekera last week lodged a detailed submission before the Special Presidential Commission probing coal imports, alleging that Sri Lanka's power sector is being exposed to serious national security risks due to…
Colombia's Ban on Coal Exports to Israel Is in Danger
On July 24, 2025, the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Fortune left Puerto Drummond on Colombia's Caribbean coast with 93,297 tonnes of thermal coal in its holds, bound for Hadera. Later that day, Gustavo Petro declared that not another ton of Colombian…
'Neglected' town being brought back to life with plans for new cinema
There are hopes a former coal mining town in Nottinghamshire will be brought back to life under new plans for a cinema, café and leisure hub. Newark and Sherwood District Council has tabled its plans to demolish the Forest Centre and the…
'Bigger and better than ever': how Durham Pride beat Reform's funding axe with help from the miners
As the annual Pride parade weaved its way through Durham, the rainbow flags, trans rights placards and sequined cowboy hats filled the medieval city's cobbled streets with a huge splash of colour. But this year, the rainbow flags were almost…
Reliance Industries, NLC India sign pact to explore underground lignite gasification project in Gujarat
NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) and Reliance Industries Ltd will jointly explore developing an underground lignite gasification project in Gujarat as part of efforts to augment domestic gasified fuel supplies amid the global fuel crunch, sources said. The…
Labor wants to move on from the budget. Here's why it can't
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Despite the government's best efforts, Australians simply won't move on from the federal budget. A fortnight out, it's still news – online…
'Labour have lost their way': voters in Makerfield say it's time for a change
The roads that connect the collection of towns and villages that make up this constituency in England are studded with turquoise banners declaring: “Makerfield needs Reform.” Once at the heart of Wigan's coal-mining industry, and…
A voice from past is no help to the Liberal's future
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Channelling Tony Abbott would be akin to tuning into Australia's first radio transmission in 1923 that played “light orchestral” music…
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
The timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe and Asia, and oil markets around the world leapt and sputtered, the two big chimneys of one of Australia's largest power stations were being demolished. Meanwhile, the…
China mine collapse kills five, days after deadly Shanxi blast
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published May 31, 2026, 04:59 PM Five workers died after a collapse at a mine in south-western China, underscoring persistent safety issues and increased scrutiny following a gas blast at…
Mass Effect and Metal Gear actor Jennifer Hale calls on studios to take responsibility for their AI use: 'Ain't nobody making you do it
As part of an interview sampled in the 2026 GDC Trends Report, prolific voice actor Jennifer Hale once again spoke on the subject of generative AI and its effect on performers, with a particular emphasis on how the future is still in human hands…
Harry and Meghan's 'challenging' financial situation - as royals face turmoil
The Royal Family's household and financial arrangements have long been a lightning rod for controversy, but the heat on the House of Windsor is rapidly intensifying. A previous uproar surrounding Harry and Meghan may well have been the canary in…
Underlying momentum in industrial sector remains intact, set to get further boost, says Finmin report
Ahead of the launch of the new series of industrial growth data, a Finance Ministry report has said that the underlying momentum in the industrial sector remains intact. Further, it said that continued policy support will remain instrumental in…
West Asia conflict to impact SAIL steel prices marginally: Official
State-owned SAIL expects the ongoing West Asia crisis to have only a marginal impact on its steel prices and is establishing alternative shipping routes to ensure the uninterrupted supply of raw material from the region, a top company executive…
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