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The solar superpower: China added more solar power than the rest of the world combined in 2025

In 2025, solar power had its biggest year ever, and one country was behind most of it. China alone added 336 terawatt-hours (TWh) of new solar power, which is more than every other region in the world put together. This single number shows just how fast China's clean energy push…

The Times of India

Coal Minister Reddy flags disappearance of 40 lakh tonnes of coal; seeks urgent probe into SCCL

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy has alerted the Telangana government about missing coal valued at Rs 1,600 crore from Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. He has requested an urgent inquiry to confirm these reports and assess internal controls. This comes as SCCL faces significant financial strain from unpaid dues.

The Economic Times

JSW Energy acquires MCCPL to strengthen thermal portfolio

JSW Energy is acquiring Maruti Clean Coal & Power Limited for Rs 1,410 crore. This move supports JSW Energy's goal of reaching 30GW capacity by 2030. The acquired company operates a 300 MW thermal plant in Chhattisgarh. This acquisition strengthens JSW Energy's thermal portfolio and cash flows. It also enhances…

The Economic Times

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Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.

International Business Times

Good news for renewables: southern Australia’s offshore winds will stay strong even as the climate changes

If you’ve ever stood on a Victorian beach and felt the wind from the Southern Ocean, you’ll know this is not a gentle force. Whipped up across thousands of kilometres of cold ocean, these winds are relentless and powerful.

The Conversation

Breaking free from fossil fuels is urgent but hard – Colombia shows why

Colombia’s outgoing president Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla and the country’s first leftist leader, came to power in 2022. He promised something few leaders of fossil fuel-producing countries have seriously attempted: to reduce his country’s dependence on oil, gas and coal.

The Conversation

Trump DOJ axed probe into GOP coal baron

DOJ put pressure on a probe into potential criminal violations of Justice's vast coal empire

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‘Coal power has lost its status’: Solar power outstrips coal in US despite Trump's attacks

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

Euronews

High ticket prices shroud 2026 FIFA World Cup in controversy

The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is on track to be the most expensive one ever for match-going fans. The cheapest general sale tickets for the final are four times as expensive as they were for the final in Qatar in 2022, and represent only…

France 24

China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driver

China's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Copper imports also fell as prices rose. Conversely, China boosted aluminium exports amid higher global prices. Coal imports declined as prices increased. These shifts highlight China's response…

The Economic Times

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

AAP

Solar power hits new milestones despite Trump’s effort to boost coal over clean energy

The findings, supported by a report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie, highlight solar’s continued growth and coal’s ongoing decline

The Independent UK

Centre has coal reserves for 80 days of power generation: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

India possesses enough coal reserves to power the nation for 80 days. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated this achievement of the NDA government. Exploration has commenced in Argentina for critical minerals. The government is also encouraging private sector involvement in importing processed critical minerals. Annual coal production has reached…

The Economic Times

Coal linkage auctions: Coal India steps up supply to non-regulated sector, offers record volumes

Coal India Limited is introducing new measures to increase coal supply for non-regulated sector consumers. This aims to reduce import dependence on high gross calorific value coal and meet growing industrial needs. Record coal will be offered in linkage auctions targeting the sponge iron sector. Steel producers gain flexibility to…

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Hindustan Zinc shares tumble 5% to 6-week low after report of govt's plan to sell 2% stake for Rs 5,000 crore

Hindustan Zinc shares fell sharply on Friday after a report said the government may sell up to a 2% stake in the company to raise around Rs 5,000 crore. The proposed divestment comes amid broader disinvestment efforts, with recent stake sales in Coal India and NHPC.

The Economic Times

Adani Ports shares snap 2-day fall, rise over 1% after Goldman Sachs raises target price

Shares of Adani Ports saw an uptick on Friday after Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating and raised the target price to Rs 1,870. Strong cargo volume growth, recovery in thermal coal volumes, Vizhinjam hub expansion, and improving returns prompted the brokerage to upgrade earnings estimates and outlook.

AAP

Trump announces $700m support for US coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling US coal industry by announcing $US700 million to support 13 coal-fired plants.

The Economic Times

Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powers

President Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and new export facilities. This move aims to lower living costs and ensure energy security. Asian nations are reportedly seeking Wyoming coal. Environmental groups oppose the plan, citing…

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Evening Standard

Trump takes fresh tilt at ‘windmills’ while announcing cash boost for US coal

The president has long voiced his opposition to turbines and been a stern critic of Britain’s energy stance

AAP

Trump announces $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

The Guardian - US

Trump uses wartime powers to dole out $700m to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal

US president announces plans for two new coal plants, in Alaska and West Virginia, using Defense Production Act

AAP

Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry

President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry

Euronews

There is no energy transition — only addition, experts say at Baku Energy Week

Grid infrastructure emerged as the forum's defining bottleneck on the last day of Baku Energy Week, as the IGU's chief of staff said that global consumption of oil, gas, coal and renewables is rising simultaneously, directly challenging the conventional narrative.

The Economic Times

Coal block 'scam': Delhi court discharges Hindalco

A Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries and two former executives in a coal block case. The court found no evidence of illegal acts or criminal conspiracy. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to prove criminal breach of trust or cheating. The court stated that the allocation letter did…

The Economic Times

Court summons Naveen Jindal, ex-coal secretary in Gare Palma coal block case

A Delhi court has summoned industrialist Naveen Jindal and former coal secretary P C Parekh. This follows a CBI chargesheet alleging irregularities in the Gare Palma IV/1 coal block allocation. The investigation began over a decade ago. The court found sufficient material to proceed with the case. The accused face…

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