Saudi Arabia keen on enhanced ties with India on power grid systemsSaudi Arabia has expressed interest in cooperating with India on extra-high-voltage electricity transmission systems. The focus includes ma...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Gurugram users will have option to choose between two DiscomsConsumers in Gurugram and Nuh will be able to select between two power distribution companies soon. Eleven Power Pvt Ltd has been granted a...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
In 2026, Kofi Asante-led Bluecore Energy raised $50 million to put small nuclear reactors on floating bargesA nuclear power plant that floats on water and sends electricity to shore may sound unusual, but one startup wants to make it a reality. Bl...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Delhi’s new e-rickshaw policy: 4-passenger limit and speed limit. Here's how you can submit suggestionsDelhi’s draft e-rickshaw policy proposes a four-passenger limit, a 25 kmph speed cap, mandatory driving licences and PSV badges, and strict...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Delhi govt proposes cap of 2.5 lakh e-rickshaws under draft schemeDelhi has introduced a draft scheme to limit the number of e-rickshaws to 2.5 lakh. The scheme addresses issues such as traffic congestion,...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
AI race may depend more on access to power, infrastructure than chip supply: Morgan StanleyThe assessment comes as rapid investment in AI infrastructure threatens to outpace the availability of electricity, raising concerns that s...
17 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackoutSri Lanka suffered a nationwide electricity blackout on Saturday after the national grid tripped, possibly because solar power generation e...
17 Oct, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
In 1886, William Stanley lit a Massachusetts Main Street with a new AC system; his transformer proved electricity could travel farther and still be used safelyOn 20 March 1886, William Stanley Jr. successfully demonstrated a transformer system for electrical distribution in Great Barrington, Massa...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
MENA must classify AI data centres as critical loads, overhaul power planning amid rising demand: WEFThe World Economic Forum has highlighted the urgent need for countries in the Middle East and North Africa to refine their energy strategie...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Peak power demand exceeds 250 GW through most of SeptemberIndia's power sector planner recently said the country will require additional base load through conventional sources such as thermal power...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Ather Energy gets Irdai licence, will distribute and service insurance policiesThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India granted the subsidiary a certificate of registration on October 15 to act as a ...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
National electricity data sharing model to be launched soonThe power ministry has finalized a national electricity data sharing framework to be launched this month. This initiative aims to provide c...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
India looks to AI to make power grid more reliable, secure and smart: MoS MNRESpeaking to the media on the sidelines of the Central Electricity Authority's (CEA) 53rd Foundation Day brainstorming event in New Delhi, N...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
India looks to AI to make power grid more reliable, secure and smart: MoS MNREIndia is focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence in its power sector to improve reliability and security. The government aim...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India needs Rs 15 lakh crore to add 91 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: CEA chiefIndia needs to invest Rs 15 lakh crore to enhance its nuclear capacity to 91 GW by 2047. The Central Electricity Authority Chairman stated ...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Not gold, GDP, military strength or rare earths: Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, says this hidden metric reveals true economic strengthElon Musk has offered a different way to judge the strength of a major economy. In an October 10 post on X, the Tesla and SpaceX chief exec...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Karnataka govt partners with ElevenLabs to explore voice AI for citizen servicesThe partnership will focus on developing a voice AI safety framework, exploring applications for government services and using AI-powered v...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.50 PM IST