Google's parent Alphabet acquires clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to secure electricity for AI growth. CEO Sundar Pichai warns energy is the biggest threat to AI progress. Read more.
Central Electricity Authority seeks stakeholder suggestions to bridge the mismatch between power sector research needs and academic efforts. Inputs will shape the National Electricity Plan for 2027-28 to 2036-37. Read more.
India's AI data centre surge demands 24/7 low-carbon power, challenging its coal-dependent grid. Can nuclear energy and policy reforms bridge the gap? Read analysis.
In a major drive against electricity theft, CESC vigilance squads registered 31 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 2.2 lakh in Mysuru and nearby districts. Read the full details of the operation.
India's new data protection law fuels AI tools for companies, but a critical innovation gap leaves citizens struggling to understand their privacy rights. Discover why empowering users is key to enforcement.
CESC's vigilance teams raided five districts in Karnataka, filing 31 cases and imposing fines of ₹2.17 lakh for illegal electricity connections. Read the full details of the crackdown.
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.
India's key macroeconomic data, including inflation, GDP, and industrial production, will get a base-year reset in 2026. New CPI series launches Feb 12, GDP on Feb 27, and IIP on May 28. Read for details.
A massive electricity theft racket using 5 km of illegal lines & 95 official poles was busted in Jaisalmer's Ghotaru. The nexus, with suspected insider help, powered illegal cultivation on govt land, causing lakhs in monthly losses. Read the shocking deta
US senators demand answers from Google, Amazon, and others on whether their energy-hungry AI data centers are increasing electricity costs for American families. Read the full investigation.
Kerala government settles electricity bill arrears of departments & KWA by netting off Rs 1,188.52 crore from KSEB's duty. Move follows court stay on duty remittance. Details inside.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin
Princeton University faces consolidated lawsuits after a data breach. The incident, part of a wider Ivy League security crisis, raises major concerns about digital protection in higher education. Learn the details.
McKinsey forecasts $5.2 trillion in AI infrastructure spending, but weak demand and risky finance models spark fears of a dotcom-style bust. Read the full analysis.
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Farmers in Punjab, led by Kisan Mazdur Morcha, staged massive protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill and forced prepaid meter installation. Leaders demand state govt resolution and action on pollution laws. Read more.
Citizens for Democracy Goa petitions against mandatory external electricity meter relocation, citing privacy risks from smart meters and high costs for consumers. Read their demands.
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
The Indian government confirms no security breach in the Aadhaar database, safeguarding data of 134 crore users with multi-layered encryption and ISO certifications. Read details.
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
The Andhra Pradesh government has declined to make public the MoU with Google for its $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. Explore the details and implications.
India's surplus electricity and rapid power reforms, driven by AI and data centre expansion, could make it a global leader in power trade. Experts highlight a transformative shift where electricity becomes a strategic currency.
India's surplus electricity and rapid power sector reforms, driven by AI and data centre expansion, could make it a global leader in power trade. Experts see electricity becoming the new strategic currency.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.
India's electricity consumption saw a marginal decline of 0.31% in November 2024, reaching 123.4 billion units. Experts attribute this to reduced use of cooling appliances as winter sets in. Discover the latest power demand trends and future projections.
South Korea's top e-commerce giant Coupang apologises after a massive data breach leaks personal details of 33.7 million users. Learn about the investigation and how to protect yourself.
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
NIC discovers 117 anomalies in Vahan database including 1,500 EVs registered before 1996. Government launches massive data cleansing exercise to identify operational vehicles and improve policy planning.