A family emergency inspired this Bihar teen to generate power from Sun and water. He later won a global climate awardPatna student Sparsh won the Children's Climate Prize for his "Thermal Floater," a device converting solar thermal energy into electricity....
03 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM 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
Power outages hit Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region in Ukraine, media sayEmergency power blackouts struck the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region on Friday, while parts of southern Kherson experienced electrici...
22 May, 2026, 10.31 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
The power turnaround of Uttar Pradesh: Infrastructure, reform and energy securityUttar Pradesh has transformed from a state plagued by prolonged blackouts to one meeting record electricity demand with near round-the-cloc...
11 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
UP smart meters relief: Prepaid electricity bills cancelled; Check new billing cycle & disconnection rules hereUP Smart Meter (Google Trends): Uttar Pradesh government has discontinued the mandatory prepaid system for smart electricity meters. Follow...
07 May, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
India’s ReNew energy trims solar output due to grid constraintsGrid delays mean the company is instructed to reduce generation during peak solar hours. ReNew plans to install batteries to store excess p...
06 May, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Village braces for closure of Spain's largest nuclear plantAs Spain eyes a greener future, the Almaraz nuclear plant stands at a crossroads. Set for closure by 2028, the facility's fate is now up in...
04 May, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
India’s heat exposes a fragile grid as energy crunch deepensIndia is bracing for an intense summer with heat waves set to persist. Power grids are under immense pressure due to rising demand and ener...
02 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Power prices hit regulatory ceiling as heatwave drives demandIndia's power market saw prices surge in late April. High demand, driven by heatwaves, pushed tariffs to the ₹20 per unit ceiling in non-so...
02 May, 2026, 05.30 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
India in the hot seat as blackout risks rise with temperatureAs the summer heatwave intensifies, India is preparing for relentless heat well past June. Power networks are under immense strain due to i...
01 May, 2026, 09.56 AM 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
Pakistan: Karachi brought to halt as power failures, mismanagement spark protestIn the bustling heart of Karachi, commuters found their daily routines thrown into chaos as prolonged power outages struck Railway Colony. ...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST