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Weak rains push India extend emergency rule for Tata's Mundra power plant

India has extended emergency provisions to keep Tata Power's Mundra plant running through September amid fears of weak monsoon rains

“Control AI now”: Why is Anthropic CEO worried?

Should advanced AI be regulated like airplanes and medicines? Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei thinks so. He argues that the world’s most powerful AI systems should undergo independent safety testing

Claude Fable 5 launched for public: What makes Claude Fable 5 different from Mythos? | Anthropic AI

Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, the first public version of its powerful Mythos-class AI model. Available to enterprise clients and paid subscribers, the model is designed for coding,

Heatwave-driven power demand surge triggers localised outages across cities

As temperatures soar and electricity demand touches record highs, cities across India are witnessing frequent outages driven by ageing infrastructure and transmission constraints

Indo-Pacific power shift: India, Vietnam upgrade strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam have upgraded India-Vietnam ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership. From defence and AI to trade

Explained: How your AC may be driving India towards a power crisis | Electricity demand

India’s power demand is hitting record highs as heatwaves intensify. With AC usage soaring and data centres running 24/7, the strain on the grid is growing fast.

India curtailed 31 GW of renewable energy capacity in Q4 FY26: CREA

India curtailed 31 GW of renewable energy in Q4 FY26 due to inadequate transmission capacity and system flexibility, even as peak power demand hit a record 256 GW

India's power demand rises 1.7% in March, growth subdued by rainfall

India's power demand rose modestly in March due to above-normal rainfall and a high base, while lower demand also eased short-term market prices

India constructing 235 GW power generation capacity across resources: CEA

CEA report shows massive pipeline of power projects, with renewables dominating additions and fossil fuel share set to decline to 30 per cent by 2035-36

Outside China, India offers largest market for energy transition: Zaveri

India emerges as the largest energy transition market outside China, needing up to $300 billion as demand surges and global investors step in

India ready for peak power demand, but supply, transmission risks remain

India is better prepared to meet a record 270 Gw peak power demand this summer, supported by strong coal stocks and renewables, though geopolitical tensions and grid constraints pose risks

India ready for peak power demand, but supply, transmission risks remain

India is better prepared to meet a record 270 Gw peak power demand this summer, supported by strong coal stocks and renewables, though geopolitical tensions and grid constraints pose risks

Sri Lankan govt urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again

The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly to cushion potential shortages amid volatile global oil markets. This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week. As a conservation measure, the government had rationed fuel retail distribution based on a QR code issued for each vehicle. "We urge the public to consume electricity and fuel mindfully and limit energy consumption to a minimum," said government spokesman and minister Nalinda Jayatissa. He warned against hoarding fuel and sought information on such attempts. The minister's statement comes in the backdrop of Iran's ongoing war with the US and Israel, which has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important choke point for the world's energy supplies. With the two cost escalations, the fuel retail prices are set to return to the levels of the 2022 economic crisis, when the island nation declared its first-

High winds leave hundreds of thousands without power across parts of US

Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake. Nearly 600,000 customers were still affected at midday in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan, according to PowerOutage.us, which tracks outages nationwide. A 66 mph (106 kph) gust at Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday was deemed its fourth-strongest on record that was not caused by a thunderstorm, according to the National Weather Service. Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport saw winds hit 85 mph (137 km) Friday afternoon. Winds took down a gas station canopy in New Franklin, Ohio, and an auto parts store sign in Baldwin, Pennsylvania. Trees and tree limbs fell into or onto homes and cars from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. The roof of a school building in the Chicago suburb of Niles, Illinois, was severely damaged by wind. High winds fuelled multiple wildfires across a broad swath of Nebraska's .

Govt to take consensual view before implementing new fuel-emission norms

The government will take a consensual view before implementing the CAFE-III rules, which seek to limit average fuel consumption and carbon emissions across the entire model range of an automobile manufacturer, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Sunday. The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency-III (CAFE-3), introduced by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is proposed to be effective from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. The government has sought feedback on the draft rule from stakeholders. Automobile makers have mixed views on its implementation framework, with some demanding a relaxed emission mandate for small cars based on weight and affordability. Those opposing the relaxation criteria argue that such a move would lead to a compromise on safety standards and hamper the country's clean energy transition. The draft norms, which were brought for discussions in September 2025, suggested relaxed conditions for small cars with an unladen mass up to 909 kg, engine capacity not

Expedite loss reduction works, Andhra chief secretary tells power officials

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Saturday directed power Distribution Companies to expedite the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme loss reduction works, observing that a measurable reduction in aggregate technical and commercial losses is critical for the financial sustainability of power utilities. During a review meeting, the chief secretary noted that the southern state is according high priority to Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) implementation to ensure financial viability of DISCOMs, reduce aggregate technical and commercial (AT & C) losses and reliable power supply to all consumer categories. Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd (APSPDCL), Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (APCPDCL) and Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd (APEPDCL) are the three DISCOMs. "Expedite RDSS loss reduction works and ensure time-bound completion with strict quality controlmeasurable reduction in aggregate ...

Budget 2026-27: Power sector units plan ₹1 trillion investment in FY27

The accumulated losses of discoms stood at Rs 6.47 lakh crore and total borrowings at Rs 7.26 lakh crore at the end of FY25

Coal India production, offtake fall as power sector demand weakens

Coal India has reported lower production and offtake in April-January FY26, with analysts linking decline to reduced coal consumption by thermal power plants amid muted power demand, rising renewables

Power consumption rises 3.8% to 142.74 billion units in January: Govt

Power consumption in the country rose 3.8 per cent to 142.74 billion units in January from 132.5 BUs a year ago, amid increased usage of heating appliances during the intense cold in many parts of north India. According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during January, also rose to 245.42 GW from 237.31 GW recorded in January 2025. The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023. Experts said the use of heating appliances like geysers and blowers increased as cold conditions intensified across the northern part of the country in December and continued in January with spells of rain, while some areas also saw snowfall. Extreme cold weather led to an increase in power demand as well as consumption of electricity in various parts of the country, they said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that the country is ..

US storm leaves 400K without power, triggers flight cancellations

Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies, the Department of Homeland Security said