India’s coking coal imports are set to jump 42% to 115 million tonnes by 2030 even as domestic production doubles, according to a joint report by EY Parthenon and the Indian Steel Association (ISA). The study warned that import dependence will remain high as India races to achieve its ambitious 300-million-tonne steel capacity target by the end of the decade. Also Read: Copper Demand May Hit 3.24 MT by FY30, Report Warned on Policy Impediment Coking coal demand is expected to climb 55% to 135 MT by FY30 from 87 MT in FY25, with the steel industry accounting for nearly…
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Jharkhand & National Updates Headlines & Summaries Jharkhand HC Issues Contempt Notice to Top IAS Officers Over Poll Delay The High Court issued contempt notices to Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, Home Secretary Vandana Dadel, Addl. Secretary Gyanesh Kumar, and ex-UD Secretary Vinay Chaubey for failing to conduct civic polls despite orders. Justice Anand Sen listed 14 October for framing charges. BJP’s Raghubar Das also slammed delays in PESA implementation. Jharkhand High Court Transfers Key Judges, Announces Fresh Postings HC reshuffled senior judicial officers: Manoj Prasad moves from Registrar General to Garhwa PDJ; Satyaprakash Sinha becomes Registrar General; Diwakar Pandey is…
India must urgently reform its mining framework to attract investment in copper exploration and production, as the country’s dependence on imports grows amid surging demand, a new report has cautioned. The study by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress said India’s geological potential remains underutilised due to policy hurdles, while demand for copper is projected to rise sharply to 3.24 million tonnes by FY 2030. Rising Demand But India Depends on Imports At present, India depends on imports for more than half of its copper requirements. The report noted that copper is critical for electricity networks, electric vehicles, renewable…
The Jharkhand High Court issued contempt notices to Chief Secretary Alka Tiwary, IAS officer Vandana Dadel, and former Urban Development Secretary Vinay Choubey for failing to conduct civic body elections despite a clear order passed in January 2024. Justice Ananda Sen, while hearing a contempt petition filed by former councillor Roshni Khalko, said the Government’s inaction reflected a casual approach to constitutional responsibilities. Court’s Warned Over Missed Deadlines In January 2024, Justice Sen had directed the Government to hold municipal elections within three weeks. The order was later modified to allow four months’ time, yet no elections were held. The…
T V Narendran, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, has assumed charge as the President of the All India Management Association (AIMA). He succeeds Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, who completed her one-year term. Narendran will head the apex management body until September 2026. In an official statement, AIMA said Narendran brings more than three decades of experience in the mining and metals industry, having spent over 36 years with the Tata Group. He has been associated with AIMA for several years and earlier served as its Vice President and Senior Vice President. Under his…
The Jharkhand High Court issued a notification transferring and posting several senior judicial officers across the state. The reshuffle covered key positions including Registrars of the High Court and Principal District Judges in Garhwa, Daltonganj and Deoghar. Also Read: Jharkhand High Court Ordered Suspension of All Sand Ghat Auction until PESA Rules Notified As per the order, Manoj Prasad, who was serving as Registrar General of the High Court, has been appointed Principal District and Sessions Judge of Garhwa. Satyaprakash Sinha, previously Registrar (Establishment), will take over as the new Registrar General. Diwakar Pandey, earlier posted as Principal District Judge…
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the elevation of senior IPS officers Manoj Shashidhar (Gujarat Cadre) and Sampat Meena (Jharkhand Cadre) as Special Directors in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision, notified through an order of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), strengthens the senior leadership of the country’s premier investigating agency. Also Read: Former IFSCA Chief Injeti Srinivas Took Charge as NSE Chairman Two 1994-Batch IPS Officers Elevated Manoj Shashidhar, a Gujarat-cadre officer of the 1994 batch, is currently serving as Additional Director in the CBI. He has now been appointed Special Director and…
India & Jharkhand Headlines Radhakrishnan Elected Vice-President with Big Margin, Opposition Cross-Voting Suspected NDA nominee C.P. Radhakrishnan defeated Opposition candidate and ex-SC judge B. Sudershan Reddy 452–300 in India’s 15th Vice-President election. At least 15 Opposition MPs are suspected to have cross-voted. Of 767 MPs, 752 valid votes were cast and 15 were invalid. The poll followed Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on 21 July. Jharkhand HC Stays Sand Auction in Tribal Areas Pending PESA Rules The Jharkhand High Court stayed sand auctions in tribal regions until PESA rules are notified, reinforcing Gram Sabha control. Hearing a contempt plea by the Adivasi…
Jharkhand’s Government departments have left more than Rs. 18,000 crores locked in Personal Ledger (PL) accounts for over 15 years, a practice the State Finance Minister described as a mockery of financial discipline. The Government has managed to transfer Rs. 4,500 crores back into the treasury, but officials admit the problem remains much larger and continues to affect development projects. Also Read: Jharkhand Finance Minister Presented Rs. 4296 Crores Supplementary Budget Idle Funds Across Key Departments According to official records, the unutilised funds are spread across several departments, including Urban Development, Minor Irrigation and Rural Engineering Organization. As of 31st…
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee and BJP leader CP Radhakrishnan was on Tuesday elected as the 15th Vice President of India after securing a clear majority in Parliament. He defeated Opposition-backed candidate Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy by 152 votes. Also Read: Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari is Retiring on 30th September, Shailendra Singh Top in Seniority List Margin of Victory in a High-Turnout Election Voting took place in Parliament House from 10 am to 5 pm, followed by counting. Out of 781 eligible MPs, 767 voted, marking a 98.2% turnout. According to Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody, Radhakrishnan received 452…