India's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, set for Parliament, aims to end distribution monopolies. This reform could reshape the sector, putting Tata Power, Torrent Power, and CESC in the spotlight for investors.
Legendary filmmaker M S Sathyu and actor Jayamala are set to receive prestigious lifetime achievement awards. Sathyu gets the Puttanna Kanagal Award for his iconic contributions to cinema. Read more about their illustrious careers.
Karnataka government directs Escoms to ensure uninterrupted power supply during peak summer 2026, anticipating a 5% demand surge. Read about the state's comprehensive plan involving solar, hydro, and thermal power.
Power supply will be suspended in several parts of Ambattur, Chennai, on January 12 from 9am to 2pm for maintenance work. Check the full list of affected localities here.
Sandesha Foundation announces its 2026 awards, honouring 8 luminaries in Kannada, Konkani, Tulu literature, media, music, and social service. Ceremony on Jan 21 in Mangaluru.
JIPMER Puducherry clinches 3rd place in the national Kayakalp Award 2024-25, winning Rs 40 lakh for excellence in cleanliness and hospital hygiene. Discover how they achieved this feat.
Delhi government launches a massive project to replace 7,900 km of old power cables by 2026, aiming to eliminate outages and ensure a clean, reliable electricity supply for the capital.
Bengaluru's Spread Design & Innovation studio clinches the prestigious Red Dot Award 2025 for its 'Imagination' project, celebrating ten years of groundbreaking work. Discover how this Indian firm is shaping the future of design.
Dense fog and cold snap cause repeated power failures in Jaipur's rural areas like Goner and Boorthal. Untrimmed tree branches on lines lead to nightly outages, disrupting lives and small businesses. Read more.
Karnataka government honours Jayamala, MS Sathyu & others with prestigious lifetime achievement awards in cinema. Winners receive Rs 5 lakh & gold medal. Read more.
Power supply will be suspended in parts of Valasaravakkam and Porur in Chennai from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday. Check the full list of affected areas here.
Aadhar Raj, former ADRM of Danapur division, appointed as Joint Secretary in Ministry of Power for five years. Read about his key contributions to railway development.
Supreme Power Equipment Limited secures a major ₹25.7 crore order for 33/11 KV power transformers from Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (APDCL), boosting India's power infrastructure.
Vansh, a brave 8-year-old from Haryana, receives the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 for saving his sister from a leopard. Discover his incredible story of courage.
The Central Bihar Chamber of Commerce reports frequent power cuts in Gaya, especially in Manpur, harming power loom operations. They demand reliable supply as SBPDCL focuses on dues recovery.
Residents of Noida's Sector 105 endure 1-2 hour daily power cuts. RWA blames old infrastructure and unpruned trees. Officials promise investigation. Read more.
Jefferies predicts a recovery in India's power demand growth to 6.5% by FY26, driving upside for power sector stocks like NTPC and Power Grid. Read the full analysis.
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.
UP power employees mark 400th day of agitation against privatisation with 'Protest Day' in Varanasi. They demand cancellation of privatisation processes as assured by the minister.
The winners of the prestigious 17th Khalifa Award for Education will be revealed in April 2024. The award, recognising global educational excellence, has received entries from 57 countries.
BHEL's Trichy complex achieves a milestone with its highest-ever order book for conventional thermal power projects. Executive Director S Prabhakar outlines a strategy focused on timely delivery and innovation to maintain market dominance. Read more.
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.
23 government schools in Mohali, Punjab, have been selected for the prestigious National Green School Award. They will be honored in Delhi on January 30 for their outstanding environmental initiatives.
Dr Himanshu Thakkar, a renowned ENT specialist from Rajkot, received the IMA Dr A K N Sinha National Award for his exceptional medical services. The award was presented at IMA NATCON 2025 in Ahmedabad.
Madhya Pradesh Congress alleges the state's national water conservation award submission used AI-generated images. The administration strongly refutes the claims, calling them baseless.
LNJ Bhilwara Group's RSWM secures three prestigious industry awards for sustainability and green initiatives, reinforcing its leadership in eco-friendly textile manufacturing.
Scheduled maintenance by KPTCL will cause power outages in West and North Bengaluru areas on Monday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
On Veer Bal Diwas 2025, India posthumously honoured nine-year-old Vyoma Priya from Coimbatore with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her act of supreme courage. Read her inspiring story.
KPTCL announces a 7-hour scheduled power outage in Dharwad on December 29 & 30 for quarterly maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.