Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal PradeshThe AFSPA, which gives special powers to the Armed Forces, will remain in effect in these areas for six months from October 1, unless withd...
25 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
India weighs mandatory blending of imported coal at power plants, sources sayIndia is considering asking thermal power plants to blend up to 5% imported coal with domestic coal to ease a supply crunch that has pushed...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
India pitches for mutually beneficial trade at ASEAN meetIndia highlighted its continued commitment to fostering strong trade partnerships and ensuring that regional trade agreements are mutually ...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Coal to supply half of India’s power through 2035-36 as demand surgesIndia expects coal to generate half of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand. The Ministry of Power emphasizes the need for...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Govt starts consultation to develop indigenous chips, modules for power gridsAccording to details shared by MeitY on its website, the initiative aims to build domestic capability across the power semiconductor value ...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as the UN debates how to end the warRecent Russian attacks on Ukraine led to at least eight civilian deaths, with significant damage reported in Kyiv. Agricultural workers wer...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Power ministry sends draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to Cabinet: Secy Pankaj AgarwalThe draft of the National Electricity Policy 2026 has been submitted for cabinet consultation to enhance the power supply. This policy aims...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
India must reduce oil & gas dependence, shift to renewables: Power Secy Pankaj AgarwalPankaj Agarwal emphasized the need for India to shift from oil and gas towards renewable energy. He noted recent events have highlighted th...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Trump, Lee hail progress on $350 billion US-South Korea investment talksDuring a meeting at the UN General Assembly, the leaders of South Korea and the United States engaged in talks. They noted progress on stra...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Pakistan says airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 28 militants; Kabul reports 3 civilians killedPakistani fighter jets struck suspected militant hideouts in eastern Afghanistan on Monday. These strikes killed twenty-eight militants and...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Mundra Power Plant likely to run at full capacity till DecemberThe power ministry is considering extending specific provisions to the Mundra power plant, allowing it to function at maximum capacity unti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 586 crore to procure auxiliary power units for T-72, T-90 TanksThe Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 586-crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Uni...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Nearly 40% of India's coal power plants running critically low on fuel, data show
Nearly 40% of India’s coal-fired power plants are operating with critically low coal stocks as high power demand and weather disruptions af...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
NLC India targets large-scale pumped storage projects in Tamil Nadu, OdishaThe company is developing clean energy through its dedicated green arm, NLCIL Renewables Ltd (NIRL). The PSU is targeting to increase its o...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
North Korea rejects UN nuclear watchdog call to halt atomic activitiesNorth Korea rejected a UN atomic watchdog resolution demanding nuclear activity halts. Pyongyang stated the resolution has no effect as it ...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
India highlights energy security, clean power and emerging tech at G20 Energy meeting in HoustonIndia's Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar addressed G20 energy meetings. He highlighted India's significant progress in energy secur...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
India okays Nepal's request for 654 MW electricity advance importIndia has approved Nepal's request for advance electricity import approvals. This allows Nepal to import around 654 MW of peak electricity ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.45 PM IST