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Modi govt takes another step towards energy self-reliance with green power, approves 1,000 MW Naying Hydel Project in Arunachal Pradesh

In a significant development aimed at harnessing the vast hydropower potential of the Northeast, the Centre has granted environmental clearance to the 1,000 MW...

Punjab electricity crisis deepens as demand nears record high; farmer unions launch statewide protests over agricultural power shortage ahead of 2027 polls

KMM convener Sarwan Singh Pandher alleged agricultural feeders were receiving barely two-and-a-half to four hours of electricity daily, forcing farmers to run diesel motors and warning of a chakka jam if their demands remain ignored.

Freebies to continue but at what cost? White paper reveals that debt of Tamil Nadu power sector crosses ₹2.47 lakh crore but Vijay govt...

Despite the massive debt burden, the minister said that there will be no electricity tariff hike and that the electricity scheme for farmers would continue.

India meets record 256 GW peak power demand without shortage, solar emerges as key driver of supply

On 25th April, India recorded a peak power demand of 256.1 gigawatts (GW), the highest ever.

Union cabinet approves ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme with focus on hilly and North Eastern states

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the five-year period from FY...

Union Government amends Electricity Rules to strengthen captive power framework and support industrial competitiveness by removing ambiguities 

The Ministry of Power has officially notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing targeted changes to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, governing...

India adds highest ever 52,000 MW of power generation capacity in just 10 months, over 75% contributed by solar and wind power projects

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its power sector, adding a record 52,537 MW (over 52.5 gigawatts) of electricity generation capacity in just...

Adani Power announces Q2 FY26 Results: Profit remains strong amid weather-driven demand slowdown, major expansion projects on track

Adani Power Ltd (APL) reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, with resilient profitability despite muted power demand and...

NHPC commences wet commissioning of first 250 MW unit at Subansiri Lower Hydro Power Project, country’s largest hydel project on Assam-Arunachal border

In a major achievement towards India's renewable energy ambitions, the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP), the nation's most ambitious hydropower venture, has initiated the...

Adani Power receives Letter of Award from Bihar for 25-year-long electricity purchase, to set up 2,400 MW greenfield thermal power plant in Bhagalpur

Adani Group Company Adani Power has said that it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) for 25 Years long term procurement of electricity from Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL).

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