Power Demand Jumps 7% in December Amid Cold Wave
India's electricity demand surged nearly 7% in December 2024, reaching a peak of 139,000 MW, driven by heating needs during a severe cold wave. Explore the data and grid implications.
India's electricity demand surged nearly 7% in December 2024, reaching a peak of 139,000 MW, driven by heating needs during a severe cold wave. Explore the data and grid implications.
Delhi's electricity demand hits record highs on Dec 31 & Jan 1 due to celebrations, cold weather, and extended commercial hours. Discover how the grid copes and the shift to renewable energy. Read more.
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh is the new AOC-in-C of SWAC in Gandhinagar. Learn about his career and how SWAC has become a launchpad for IAF's top leadership, including five Vice Chiefs in a decade.
India's electricity demand rose 7% to 138.39 billion units in December 2024, signaling strong economic activity. Read the full analysis of power sector trends.
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumes the role of Vice Chief of the Air Staff, bringing extensive operational and staff experience to the IAF's top leadership. Read about his career and the new appointment.
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Delhi High Court urges GST Council to consider lower tax on air purifiers, raising questions about judicial overreach. Experts debate separation of powers amid pollution crisis.
Centre tells Delhi High Court that directing a GST cut on air purifiers would breach separation of powers. Hearing on PIL seeking reduction from 18% to 5% adjourned to Jan 9.
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The Central government has opposed a plea to reduce GST on air purifiers, arguing it's a 'calculated' move. The Delhi High Court will hear the matter next in February 2026.
The Centre has deferred lowering GST on air purifiers, citing a detailed statutory process. The Delhi High Court, however, questioned the high cost and highlighted nationwide public health implications of air pollution.
Delhi High Court grants Centre 10 days to respond to a petition seeking reduced GST on air purifiers, crucial for combating the capital's severe pollution. Next hearing on January 9.
The Centre told Delhi High Court it cannot order a GST reduction on air purifiers, warning judicial intervention would breach the Constitution's basic structure. The next hearing is on January 9.
The Centre tells Delhi High Court that reducing GST on air purifiers could open a 'Pandora's box' of demands. What does this mean for consumers and manufacturers? Read the full analysis.
Delhi's air quality improved to an AQI of 221 on Thursday but remained 'poor'. Key areas like Anand Vihar recorded 292. The High Court slammed the 18% GST on air purifiers. Read the full report.
Delhi High Court criticizes Centre for 18% GST on air purifiers during severe pollution, calls it a 'health emergency'. Court directs GST Council to meet urgently. Read more.
The CAQM revoked Stage-IV pollution curbs in Delhi-NCR, though AQI stayed 'very poor'. The High Court questioned 18% GST on air purifiers. Read for details.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently reconsider 18% tax on air purifiers, calling them a necessity in the city's severe pollution emergency. Read the full story.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently consider lowering GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%, highlighting severe health risks from breathing polluted air 21,000 times a day.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently meet and consider reducing GST rates on air purifiers as city battles hazardous air pollution levels. Read the latest developments.
Delhi High Court questions Centre's 18% GST on air purifiers, calling clean air a basic right as city AQI crosses 350. Court hears plea to declare them medical devices.
As Delhi-NCR's AQI remains hazardous for over a month, families in Noida and Gurgaon describe a life under 'house arrest,' with air purifiers running 24/7 and outdoor winter joys a distant memory. Read how pollution is reshaping urban life.
As seasonal pollution engulfs Delhi, chemists report a 40% spike in sales of eye drops, masks, and nebulisers. Doctors warn of rising eye and respiratory issues. Read more for health tips.
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