The National Coal Index (Provisional) has shown a significant decline of 3.48 % in June 2024 at 142.13 points compared to June 2023, where it was at 147.25 points. This notable decrease indicates sufficient availability of coal in market to meet the growing demands.

The National Coal Index (NCI) is a price index that combines coal prices from all sales channels, viz. Notified Prices, Auction Prices, and Import Prices. It considers prices of coking and non-coking coal of various grades transacted in the regulated (power and fertilizer) and non-regulated sectors.

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Home Ministry issues notification to all Police Forces in India - all states/UTs to send state/UT law & order situation report to centre every 2 hours via email/fax/whatsapp. Step taken to monitor security and not let things go out of hand.

Indian Coast Guard, DG Rakesh Pal suffered a heart attack at INS Adyar during a meeting. He was rushed to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital but sadly passed away at around 7:00 PM.

Former COAS Gen. Sundararajan Padmanabhan PVSM, AVSM, VSM passed away today in Chennai, at the age of 83.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

In order to save a fellow soldier in Upper Subhansiri Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, the pilots landed on a rocky terrain near a rushing river.

CRPF Inspector Kuldeep Kumar attained Veergati in a terrorist attack in Ramnagar in Udhampur district.

Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army have jointly carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet. These critical trauma care cubes have been indigenously developed under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri). The operation was conducted in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of providing critical supplies to Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) affected areas.

The IAF utilised its advanced tactical transport aircraft C-130J Super Hercules to airlift and precisely para-drop the cube. The Indian Army’s Para Brigade, known for its operational acumen and agility, played an instrumental role in the successful deployment of the trauma care cube, utilising their advanced precision drop equipment.

Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar commanded by Captain MR Harish arrived at Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit.

The ongoing visit by INS Tabar to Esbjerg, Denmark aims to enhance the existing bonds between both nations and navies.

During the stay in Esbjerg harbour, the ship’s crew will participate in various bilateral professional interactions with the Danish Armed Forces, including cultural exchange. The Indian Navy remains committed to fostering partnerships with navies across the world.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly-constructed state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on August 18, 2024. He also virtually launched the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre, located at the Chennai Port premises, and the Coast Guard Air Enclave in Puducherry. The buildings have been established to ensure robust maritime security and provide efficient responses to emergencies, reinforcing the country's commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection.