Cuba crisis: After power outages of up to 22 hours a day, shortages of tap water, U.S now imposes sanctions on President, Raul Castro, family membersWhile Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since 1962, President Donald Trump has drastically ramped up pressure in recent months.
05 Jun, 2026, 05.39 AM IST
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
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
'Maha Power Disaster': Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over UP power crisis, Yogi Adityanath says 'providing power a priority'Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the ongoing power crisis. He alleges th...
25 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Millions are ditching traditional air conditioning for this new electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling technology from Saudi Arabia offers a solution to rising energy costs. Researchers at KAUST have created Nescod, a...
23 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in USFormer Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets s...
20 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Iran fires a fresh threat: After oil, your Insta reels, Amazon deliveries, WhatsApp chats and Netflix streams could be the next targetFrom Whatsapp chats, Insta reels to Amazon deliveries, everything could be hit as Iran is considering imposing fees on undersea internet ca...
18 May, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Amazon cloud outage at North Virginia data center largely resolvedAmazon's cloud infrastructure is on the mend after an unexpected overheating incident led to outages affecting numerous services, including...
08 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: Who won, margin, and other detailsThiruvananthapuram constituency, a key urban seat, grapples with traffic, water shortages, and unemployment. The incumbent Antony Raju of J...
04 May, 2026, 09.21 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
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
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
Explainer: The Hormuz digital chokepoint - How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snak...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collideIran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Heavy Snow warning triggers 24-inch blizzard threat — which states are in the path?Heavy Snow warning: This is far from a typical spring snowfall. Forecast models indicate a volatile combination of heavy precipitation and ...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST