India's coal production increased by 7.51% year-over-year in July 2026, reaching 69.75 MT, while coal dispatch grew by 17.34% to 86.33 MT. Coal India Limited contributed significantly to this growth, with an 8.42% increase in production. The Ministry of Coal remains dedicated to sustainable growth and enhancing supply reliability.
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On August 2, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched the PBG Soldierathon virtually from Rashtrapati Bhavan, promoting civilian-military bonds through active participation. The event honored the Armed Forces, featuring races of various distances, with proceeds funding soldier welfare initiatives. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will host the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit in New Delhi to promote India's Geographical Indication handloom and handicraft products and enhance collaboration in the GI ecosystem. Source: Original Link
Prime Minister Modi launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, a 100-week initiative aimed at creating a drug-free youth in India. During a nationwide video conference, he emphasized the importance of youth staying mentally and physically fit, and urged society to support those struggling with addiction. Source:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ankush Panghal for his Gold medal victory in Men’s 80 kg Boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow. Modi praised Panghal's performance and expressed hopes that his achievement would motivate young boxers. Source: Original Link
