In a first, waste plastic mixed with bitumen in pilot test section of NH-44

Omar brings J&K statehood resolution to assembly, autonomy mention sparks BJP furore

2022 Rajouri IED blast: Police file chargesheet against 4

Government considers imported coal blending as power plant stocks decline

The Indian government is exploring the option of blending imported coal with domestic coal at thermal power plants amid falling stock levels. Officials are weighing this measure as a precautionary step to ensure uninterrupted power generation. Despite the declining stockpiles at plants, the government has stated that domestic coal supplies to thermal facilities are showing signs of improvement. The blending of imported coal is seen as a buffer strategy to prevent any potential shortfall in electricity production. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as energy demand continues to put pressure on available coal reserves.

Trump and Xi Plan Two More Summits in November and December

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to hold two additional meetings in the coming months. The leaders are scheduled to meet in China and at the G20 summit in Miami. The planned talks are aimed at reinforcing ties between the world's two largest economies. However, their most recent discussions did not yield any major breakthroughs on key bilateral issues. Xi's visit also featured a state dinner and cultural exchanges coinciding with China's Mid-Autumn Festival.