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Power plants are well equipped with coal for the monsoon months, according to ministry officials.
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In the initial months after the launch of electricity futures, the exchange will not charge a per transaction fee.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave warnings for Delhi and surrounding areas, forecasting temperatures to rise above 45°C. On Monday, Delhi’s Ayanagar recorded 45.3°C, while Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan saw a scorching 47.3°C. Similar extreme heat is affecting Haryana and Punjab, with Sirsa at 46.4°C and Samrala at 46.1°C. The IMD expects continued heatwave conditions in northwest India over the next four days. Hot and humid weather is also impacting parts of Bihar, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Gangetic West Bengal. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is predicted for Assam, Meghalaya, and coastal Karnataka, providing a stark contrast to the north’s dry heat. Nighttime temperatures remain high in Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana, offering little relief. However, a shift in weather is expected in Delhi from Thursday, with light rain and thunderstorms anticipated. The IMD forecasts no heatwave-like conditions in the capital from Thursday until at least June 15.
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In 2025, Indian travellers are prioritising peaceful escapes, smarter planning, and off-season trips over crowded tourist hotspots, says a new travel report.
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Athens' iconic Acropolis faces repeated closures due to extreme heat. The city grapples with booming tourism, soaring temperatures, and vital climate adaptation efforts.
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With the monsoon arriving sooner, the Ministry of Power plans to reassess its peak power demand projections for this year, which are currently pegged at 270 GW.
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The group’s business diversification strategy is working out and will be bolstered by its entry into new segments
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Focus on the premium product portfolio and the revival in the lighting business will be key growth drivers
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Launched in June 2021, the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme aims to improve operational efficiencies and ensure financial sustainability of the power distribution companies
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The government is focusing on pumped storage projects (PSPs) as a long-term solution for storing electricity since the use of batteries for longer hours remains unaffordable
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NTPC’s new fuel sourcing strategy is a shift to a more market-driven approach and could be emulated by state and private companies to mitigate risks of supply chain disruptions
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In FY25, the company awarded works totalling 8 GW of thermal capacity and it plans to award a similar quantum in FY26. A senior NTPC executive said thermal power plants are in a good position this year to meet the summer demand as coal stocks are adequate.
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Vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, and those with preexisting health conditions are particularly at risk during extreme heat events.
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The government is looking at models like IN-SPACe and the Bio-RIDE in the space and biotech sectors to involve private participation in nuclear power, Singh told Moneycontrol.
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Delhi’s peak power demand is expected to cross last year's record this summer, and the state government is preparing for network overload and other local factors. A Tata Power-DDL spokesperson said dedicated round-the-clock teams have been set up to attend breakdown and for supply restoration.
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The report also calls for updating AC test procedures to better reflect India's humid climate, where comfort depends not just on cooling but on moisture removal.
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Coal stocks at domestic thermal power plants (TPPs) – a key indicator proportionate to India’s potential to generate electricity - is currently at a historic high of 54 million tonne (MT), according to Power Ministry.
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Sea level of the Indian Ocean is going up by 1.7 mm a year, while the north Indian Ocean is rising at an even faster rate of 3.3 mm a year, the Union minister for Earth Sciences has said
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Weather-related vagaries are increasingly becoming visible, making it imperative for policymakers to take steps to protect the economy
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If India manages only 400 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, it could face power shortage and need additional 10-16 GW of coal capacity, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water study has said
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AC industry sees strong demand, while FMCG and the power sector are likely beneficiaries
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This will be the first time in more than three years when the government will not impose such a mandate on domestic coal based power plants. The coal ministry has enough stock for power plants
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A Moneycontrol analysis shows that India averaged 124 heat wave days between 2010 and 2023, compared with 93 witnessed during 2000-09 and 92 between 1990 and 1999
