Trump Announces $700 Million Coal Funding

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

International

US President Donald Trump has announced a $700 million federal funding package to support coal plants, mines and energy infrastructure, using emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. Trump Coal Funding Plan Announced The package includes more than $425 million for upgrades at 13

International

China Coal Mine Blast Kills 90

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2026

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 90 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in recent years. Rescue operations continued after the blast, which struck while hundreds of workers were underground. China Coal Mine Explosion In Shanxi The explosion took place at the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s 30% Coal Import Cut: Energy Security Over Commodity Diplomacy

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

According to an exclusive report by Reuters, India plans to reduce power sector coal imports by 30 percent this year, equivalent to roughly 15 million tonnes. At first glance, the move may appear symbolic or protectionist. In reality, it reflects a deeper structural recalibration of how India manages energy dependence, foreign exchange exposure, and supply […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Industrial Phase Has Begun And The World’s Resource Map Is Already Changing

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

A recent international report noted that South African coal exporters are increasingly relying on India’s sponge iron industry for survival. At first glance this looks like a routine commodity trade update. In reality, it marks something far bigger. For decades global raw material markets moved to the rhythm of Chinese construction and factories. Now early […]

Law & Order National

ED Conducts Major Raids On Coal Mafia In Jharkhand, West Bengal

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a large-scale operation targeting alleged coal-mafia networks across more than 40 locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal. Searches covered residences, offices and transport sites of suspected entities involved in illegal coal extraction, trading and related money-laundering activities. Details Of The Raids In Jharkhand’s Ranchi

Government Policies National

Centre Relaxes Sulphur Norms for Coal Power Plants

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

In a major policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed sulphur dioxide emission regulations for coal-fired power plants, rolling back a mandate issued nearly a decade ago. The change comes amid concerns over the high cost and operational burden of installing Flue-Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units across the country’s ageing coal fleet. Majority of Plants Exempted […]