Iranians are back online after months-long shutdown but still face heavy restrictionsInternet access is returning to Iran after months long shutdown although the service is slow and some apps remain blocked. The outage follo...
28 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdownIran has partially restored internet connectivity after an extended shutdown. This move comes after nearly three months of limited access. ...
26 May, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten healthIndia faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat isl...
26 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Rapid Metro in Gurugram restored, situation under control: OfficialsRapid Metro services in Gurugram were fully restored late Friday night after a major power outage triggered by a fire at a 220 KV power sta...
23 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Gurgaon power outage: City plunged into darkness as ACs fail, lifts stall, & metro disruption forces commuters to walk on tracks amid severe heatwaveGurgaon Power Outage: Gurgaon faced a major power outage Friday evening. A fault at a Sector 72 substation plunged many areas into darkness...
23 May, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwaveIndia's power producers achieved a record electricity generation as a severe heatwave grips the nation. Peak power demand hit an all-time h...
22 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
How China is helping Cuba survive crippling blackouts as years of US sanctions leave the country with ‘absolutely no fuel’Cuba faces a severe energy crisis with widespread blackouts. China is significantly boosting Cuba's solar power infrastructure. Imports of ...
14 May, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks, hurting hopes of a quick end to the 10-week conflict th...
11 May, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Something is going seriously wrong with the US Navy: After the USS Gerald Ford fire comes another crisis — Navy warship Higgins goes dark for hoursAfter the Gerald Ford Fire, the USS Higgins goes dark, and the US Navy's crisis deepens. A guided-missile destroyer loses all power and pro...
01 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
The Day New York Froze in Place: How the 1965 Blackout Changed America’s Cities OvernightA massive power outage in 1965 plunged millions across the Northeast US and Canada into darkness. The blackout, originating in Ontario, cri...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Indian truckers fret as looming diesel hikes spur panic-buyingSoutheast India is experiencing significant fuel challenges, with motorists waiting in long lines as petrol and diesel become increasingly ...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Pakistan, ‘strangled’ by economic strain, steps up Iran peace pushPakistan's economy is struggling due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts are devastating businesses. Cons...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Scorpions India tour cancelled: Here's why German hard rock band cancelled shows in Shillong, other citiesGerman rock band Scorpions has cancelled their "Coming Home" India Tour due to unforeseen medical circumstances affecting band members. The...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Ukraine offers Spain and Portugal emergency help to restore power networks after massive blackouts across Iberian PeninsulaUkraine offers Spain and Portugal help to restore power networks after blackouts, stepping in after a major power disruption left millions ...
28 Apr, 2025, 09.47 PM IST
Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout 'nuclear terrorism'Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, stopped short of directly blaming anyone for the incident. Details re...
11 Apr, 2021, 09.02 PM IST
- Smog caused North India blackout
Officials attributed smog for the tripping of the transmission lines that led to a power breakdown, affecting large parts of northern India...
07 Mar, 2008, 04.42 PM IST