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.
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CESC Raids: 31 Illegal Power Cases, Rs 2.2L Fines
In a major drive against electricity theft, CESC vigilance squads registered 31 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 2.2 lakh in Mysuru and nearby districts. Read the full details of the operation.
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.
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.
CESC files 31 cases, fines ₹2.17L for illegal power connections
CESC's vigilance teams raided five districts in Karnataka, filing 31 cases and imposing fines of ₹2.17 lakh for illegal electricity connections. Read the full details of the crackdown.
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.
Major electricity theft network busted in Jaisalmer border area
A massive electricity theft racket using 5 km of illegal lines & 95 official poles was busted in Jaisalmer's Ghotaru. The nexus, with suspected insider help, powered illegal cultivation on govt land, causing lakhs in monthly losses. Read the shocking deta
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.
Kerala govt nets off Rs 1,188 crore in power bill dues
Kerala government settles electricity bill arrears of departments & KWA by netting off Rs 1,188.52 crore from KSEB's duty. Move follows court stay on duty remittance. Details inside.
Power Minister: Electricity Bill won't raise tariffs, subsidies safe
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin
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.
Smart Meter Price War Erupts in UP Regulatory Meeting
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Punjab Farmers Protest Electricity Bill, Prepaid Meters
Farmers in Punjab, led by Kisan Mazdur Morcha, staged massive protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill and forced prepaid meter installation. Leaders demand state govt resolution and action on pollution laws. Read more.
Goa NGO Fights Mandatory External Meter Move
Citizens for Democracy Goa petitions against mandatory external electricity meter relocation, citing privacy risks from smart meters and high costs for consumers. Read their demands.
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.
Power Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Nationwide Protests Planned Against Electricity Privatisation
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
UP Ends Estimate System for Electricity Connections
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
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.
India Targets 307 GW Coal Capacity, Smart Meter Interoperability
Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal outlines India's dual energy strategy: boosting coal capacity to 307 GW by 2035 and ensuring nationwide smart meter interoperability for efficiency.
Discom Bailouts Fail: Competition Key to Power Sector Fix
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
Maharashtra Sets Guinness Record for Solar Pumps
Maharashtra achieves a Guinness World Record by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps in 30 days, a major leap for clean energy and farmer welfare. Discover how they did it.
Solar Power Cuts in Rajasthan Due to Grid Congestion
Major solar producers in Rajasthan forced to cut 5GW production due to transmission bottlenecks, highlighting India's grid capacity lag. Read about the impact and solutions.
New 20 MVA Power Transformer Commissioned in Chandigarh
CPDL enhances Chandigarh's electricity infrastructure with a new 20 MVA transformer at IT Park GSS, promising reliable power for Manimajra, Kishangarh & nearby areas. Read more about the city's power upgrade plans.
Top Brokerage Calls: Dr Reddy's, Titan, Trent, Power Grid, ITC
HSBC sees Dr Reddy's Canada semaglutide opportunity intact. Goldman Sachs bullish on Titan's 15-20% jewellery growth. CLSA positive on Power Grid's battery storage entry. Get the full analysis.
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