Bihar's BSPTCL commissions a second 80 MVA transformer at Patna's GIS grid substation, enhancing power supply capacity and stability for Board Colony and surrounding areas. Read more about this key infrastructure upgrade.
UPPCL increases Noida helpdesks to 11 under Urban Restructuring Plan, resolves 978 of 1,575 complaints swiftly. New system cuts response time for supply issues to 1-2 hours. Read more.
As Christmas nears, Ukraine faces its worst energy crisis since 2022. With over 5,000 missiles & drones launched in November, blackouts stretch for days, testing civilian resilience. Read more.
Karnataka High Court rules state government can direct power generators to supply electricity to the grid during extraordinary circumstances like hydro shortages. Read the full judgment details.
A high-level joint security exercise was conducted in Srinagar to strengthen the security grid and counter potential terror threats. Read about the coordinated efforts of J&K Police, CRPF, and Army.
South Korea's Hyosung Heavy Industries secures a major 120 billion won contract to supply ultra-high-voltage transformers for a UK wind power project, boosting its European expansion. Read more.
Falling battery prices and policy support are driving a massive ₹1.4 trillion investment surge in India's grid-scale battery storage, led by giants like Reliance and Adani. Discover how this will transform renewable energy.
Google's parent company Alphabet acquires clean energy firm Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash to meet surging AI data centre power demands. Deal to close by 2026.
Karnataka High Court reinstates state's order requiring embedded generators to supply power to the grid at Rs 4.86/unit. The ruling clarifies state jurisdiction over cogeneration plants. Read the full details.
Parts of south-west Bengaluru face a power cut on Sunday, December 22, from 10 am to 5 pm for KPTCL maintenance. Check affected areas and BESCOM's advisory here.
Elon Musk warns America's stagnant power capacity is a critical disadvantage. China now has 3.75 terawatts vs US 1.30 terawatts, threatening AI and tech leadership. Read the full analysis.
A major power outage in San Francisco plunged 30% of the city into darkness, stranding Waymo's self-driving cars and crippling infrastructure. Read how a substation fire caused the chaos.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
Russian forces report wiping out over 1400 Ukrainian troops and capturing villages in Sumy and Donetsk in a single day. Get the latest battlefield updates and analysis here.
Ukraine firmly rejects Vladimir Putin's suggestion for Russia to ensure security for Ukrainian elections. Zelensky asserts sovereignty. Read the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes a ceasefire for Ukrainian election day but insists on voting rights for millions of Ukrainians in Russia. Read the full details and implications.
Andhra Pradesh govt renames Jal Jeevan Mission water grid scheme as 'Amarajeevi Jaladhara' to honour Potti Sreeramulu. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launches projects worth ₹7,910 crore to benefit 1.21 crore people. Read more.
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha chairs high-level security meet, vows to defend security gains since 2019. Calls for coordinated action to dismantle terror ecosystem. Read the full story.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares a pivotal year in Ukraine, claiming defeat of Western-trained elite soldiers. He offers talks but vows to expand a security buffer zone. Read the full analysis.
Heavy fighting erupts in Ukraine as Russia claims gains in Kharkiv & Dnepropetrovsk, striking command posts. Kyiv rejects concessions, Kremlin rules out truce. Latest updates.
Tata Power is negotiating to buy stakes from Oman, Kuwait funds & ICICI Ventures in Resurgent Power, aiming for 100% ownership. Deal could solidify its position in India's power sector. Read more.
Rajasthan's practice of publishing spare grid capacity is now a national model. MNRE urges all states to adopt this transparency measure for faster renewable energy growth. Read more.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma met IGGL CEO Subrata Das to review the Tripura-Mizoram gas pipeline project's progress and challenges. The pipeline will bring household gas connections to Aizawl.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights India's robust 500 GW national grid as a magnet for global data centre investments from Google, AWS, and Microsoft. Discover how power surplus fuels the AI boom.
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual energy strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 and ensuring nationwide smart meter interoperability for efficiency.
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
Major solar producers in Rajasthan forced to cut 5GW production due to transmission bottlenecks, highlighting India's grid capacity lag. Read about the impact and solutions.
CPDL enhances Chandigarh's electricity infrastructure with a new 20 MVA transformer at IT Park GSS, promising reliable power for Manimajra, Kishangarh & nearby areas. Read more about the city's power upgrade plans.
Scheduled power outages will impact Whitefield and Soladevanahalli areas of Bengaluru this Saturday and Sunday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Luiza Rozova, rumoured to be Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, faced a tense encounter in Paris with a Ukrainian journalist. Watch the viral video and see her response.