BSF on High Alert in Akhnoor Over Infiltration Threat
Border Security Force boosts counter-infiltration grid in Jammu & Kashmir's Akhnoor sector amid intelligence warnings of terror attempts. Women soldiers stand guard in harsh winter.
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Kraken Energy Software Hits $8.65B Valuation in Funding
Kraken Technologies, a key software platform for managing the clean energy transition, raises $1 billion, achieving an $8.65 billion valuation. Learn how this impacts global utilities and India's green shift.
3 Arrested in Trichy for Stealing 46 Transformer Batteries
Trichy police arrested three men for stealing 46 batteries from electric transformers. The gang, with electrical work backgrounds, targeted areas like Woraiyur. Read the full story.
Russia Strikes Ukraine Before Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, killing 11, a day before President Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump to discuss a potential peace deal. Read the latest developments.
India Slaps Anti-Dumping Duty on 2 Chinese Products
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese cold-rolled steel and R-134a refrigerant, citing below-normal pricing. The move aims to protect domestic manufacturers from unfair trade.
China's Energy Order Sees Major Green Switch
China accelerates its energy transition through major grid reforms and strong endorsement of renewable power. Expert analysis on the implications for global climate goals. Read more.
BMC Deploys Rapid Force for Street Light Repairs in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation deploys a Rapid Electrical Action Force (REAF) with three specialized vehicles to swiftly address street light complaints across the city. Learn about the new initiative.
Kerala Power Safety Calendar Launched for 2025-26
Kerala's Electricity Minister launches a power safety calendar with KSEBL and NSS to educate students and the public on preventing electrocution. The drive targets 345 schools statewide.
New 80 MVA Transformer Energised in Patna's Board Colony
Bihar's BSPTCL commissions a second 80 MVA transformer at Patna's GIS grid substation, enhancing power supply capacity and stability for Board Colony and surrounding areas. Read more about this key infrastructure upgrade.
Ukraine's Energy Crisis Deepens Amid Relentless Russian Strikes
As Christmas nears, Ukraine faces its worst energy crisis since 2022. With over 5,000 missiles & drones launched in November, blackouts stretch for days, testing civilian resilience. Read more.
Karnataka HC: State Can Direct Power Supply to Grid
Karnataka High Court rules state government can direct power generators to supply electricity to the grid during extraordinary circumstances like hydro shortages. Read the full judgment details.
3 Die in Gaya Electrocution, Negligence Cited
Three young men died after electrocution by an 11KV wire in Gaya's Khaira village. The electricity department claims negligence. Read the full report.
Major Security Exercise Held in Srinagar to Counter Threats
A high-level joint security exercise was conducted in Srinagar to strengthen the security grid and counter potential terror threats. Read about the coordinated efforts of J&K Police, CRPF, and Army.
Hyosung Wins $82M UK Transformer Deal for Wind Power
South Korea's Hyosung Heavy Industries secures a major 120 billion won contract to supply ultra-high-voltage transformers for a UK wind power project, boosting its European expansion. Read more.
India's Battery Storage Boom: ₹1.4T Investment by 2030
Falling battery prices and policy support are driving a massive ₹1.4 trillion investment surge in India's grid-scale battery storage, led by giants like Reliance and Adani. Discover how this will transform renewable energy.
Two construction workers electrocuted in Chennai
Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.
Google's Parent Alphabet Acquires Intersect for $4.75 Billion
Google's parent company Alphabet acquires clean energy firm Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash to meet surging AI data centre power demands. Deal to close by 2026.
Karnataka HC Backs State's Grid Supply Order for Generators
Karnataka High Court reinstates state's order requiring embedded generators to supply power to the grid at Rs 4.86/unit. The ruling clarifies state jurisdiction over cogeneration plants. Read the full details.
Musk: US Energy Gap a Major Disadvantage vs China
Elon Musk warns America's stagnant power capacity is a critical disadvantage. China now has 3.75 terawatts vs US 1.30 terawatts, threatening AI and tech leadership. Read the full analysis.
SF Blackout Halts Waymo Fleet, 130,000 Homes Affected
A major power outage in San Francisco plunged 30% of the city into darkness, stranding Waymo's self-driving cars and crippling infrastructure. Read how a substation fire caused the chaos.
Chandigarh: New 650V limit for electrical self-certification
Chandigarh UT administration mandates 650V as the new threshold for electrical self-certification by owners. Installations above this limit require official inspection. Read the full details.
IEEE UPCON 2025 Ends at IIT BHU with Focus on Innovation
The 12th IEEE UPCON conference at IIT BHU Varanasi concluded, emphasizing academia-industry collaboration in power, electronics, and AI. Read key insights.
AP's Jal Jeevan Mission renamed 'Amarajeevi Jaladhara'
Andhra Pradesh govt renames Jal Jeevan Mission water grid scheme as 'Amarajeevi Jaladhara' to honour Potti Sreeramulu. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launches projects worth ₹7,910 crore to benefit 1.21 crore people. Read more.
J&K LG Sinha: 'Every terrorist, supporter must be neutralised'
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha chairs high-level security meet, vows to defend security gains since 2019. Calls for coordinated action to dismantle terror ecosystem. Read the full story.
Hidden Dangers of Everyday Kitchen Appliances in India
Air fryers, pressure cookers, and other common kitchen devices can cause serious accidents. Learn essential safety tips to protect your family from burns, fires, and electric shocks.
Chennai's Old Trees to Become Heritage via ERT Scans
Chennai is using Electrical Resistance Tomography to assess 50+ century-old trees for heritage status. This non-invasive tech helps protect these ecological and cultural landmarks. Read more about this Green Tamil Nadu Mission initiative.
MNRE Asks States to Copy Rajasthan's Power Grid Transparency
Rajasthan's practice of publishing spare grid capacity is now a national model. MNRE urges all states to adopt this transparency measure for faster renewable energy growth. Read more.
Mizoram CM Reviews Tripura-Mizoram Gas Pipeline Work
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma met IGGL CEO Subrata Das to review the Tripura-Mizoram gas pipeline project's progress and challenges. The pipeline will bring household gas connections to Aizawl.
India's Power Grid Gives Edge in Global Data Centre Race
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights India's robust 500 GW national grid as a magnet for global data centre investments from Google, AWS, and Microsoft. Discover how power surplus fuels the AI boom.
Fire guts GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar
A major fire broke out at the GST Commissioner's office in Chennai's Anna Nagar. No casualties reported as it was a Sunday. Firefighters took 4 hours to douse the blaze. Read for details.
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