Day: 3 January 2026

India’s coal production and dispatches have recorded a significant surge, driven by strong performance from captive and commercial coal mines, reflecting improved operational efficiency and growing energy demand. According to official data, coal output from captive and commercial mines has shown robust growth, contributing substantially to overall domestic production. Enhanced mechanisation, faster mine development, and streamlined regulatory processes have helped accelerate coal extraction and evacuation during the period.   Coal dispatches have also increased in tandem with production, ensuring steady supply to key sectors such as power generation, steel, cement…

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The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IMC) has launched its first-ever Ph.D. programme, marking a historic academic milestone in its six-decade-long journey as one of India’s premier institutions for media education. The doctoral programme, focused on media, journalism and communication studies, aims to promote advanced research, critical inquiry and academic excellence in the rapidly evolving field of mass communication. With this initiative, IMC enters a new phase of its academic expansion, strengthening its role not only as a teaching institution but also as a centre for research and knowledge creation.…

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the successful breakthrough of the first mountain tunnel in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (Bullet Train) project at Palghar district, Maharashtra, marking a major engineering milestone. The breakthrough was achieved in one of the mountain tunnels located between Virar and Boisar, executed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). The tunnel was excavated using advanced construction techniques while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.   The Union Minister said the Bullet Train Project is generating significant employment and will…

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