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    India Claims Major Presence in Global Coal Mining with SECL’s Gevra and Kusmunda Mines

    In the last fiscal year, the Gevra opencast mine achieved a coal production milestone of 59 million tons, demonstrating its critical role in India's...
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    ADB Approves $240.5 Million to Boost Rooftop Solar Expansion in India

    The integration of rooftop solar infrastructure not only supports the broader national agenda of reducing carbon emissions but also enhances the resilience of India’s...
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    DoT organises workshop on ‘Transforming Rural Landscapes: Designing 5G Intelligent Villages’

    Industry and telecom service providers were asked to come forward and adopt villages and employ technology. The initiative aims to addresses critical pillars such...
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    Finance Ministry Holds Meet on Financial Inclusion with Private Sector Banks

    Dr. Vivek Joshi emphasised the importance of financial inclusion programmes in providing basic financial services in reaching the last mile and also exhorted banks...
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    Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability Kicks Off in New Delhi

    The conclave serves as a crucial platform for discussing innovations in recycling technologies, biodegradable alternatives, and effective waste management strategies, aligning with India's ambitious...
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    Bangladesh’s Plans to Produce Electricity from Hydrogen, Ammonia by 2035

    Looking ahead, Prime Minister Hasina reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to increasing renewable energy's share to 40 per cent of the country's electricity production by 2041,...
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    Firms With Women in Board Perform Better: NCAER Study

    Firms with women in board and in top management positions perform better, says a NCAER Study. The study says that such inclusion also reflect...
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    Coal Ministry Holds Stakeholders’ Consultation on Draft Mining Plan Guidelines for Coal and Lignite

    Officials said that the forthcoming mining plan guidelines will uphold the highest standards of environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and ethical mining practices, ensuring a...
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