India has successfully met its all-time highest peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW on 25th April 2026 at 15:38hrs without any shortage, while simultaneously maintaining electricity exports to neighbouring countries. This milestone surpasses the previous all-time high of 250 GW recorded on 30th May 2024 and exceeds the peak of 245.4 GW observed on 09th January 2026 during the last financial year. The rise in demand is in line with the progression of summer conditions across the country, with electricity consumption witnessing a significant growth of 8.9% during the month of April 2026 (01st to 27th Apr) over the corresponding period last year. The achievement has been supported by record capacity…
Author: Aruna Sharma
Shri Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary, Ministry of Steel inaugurated the Skill Development training courses at National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST), Mandi Gobindgarh. This novel initiative is aimed at enhancing employability and empowering ITI students as well as shop floor employees from secondary steel sector with industry-relevant skills. The event was attended by Joint Secretaries and other officials of the Ministry of Steel, Industry associations and representatives from secondary sector. Secretary (Steel), highlighted that the steel production capacity will reach approximately from 200 to 300 million tonnes by 2030. So, there is a strong potential for job creation, explaining that…
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today reviewed the availability, printing, and distribution of textbooks published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for the ongoing academic session. Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Shri Sanjay Kumar, along with the senior officials from the Ministry of Education and NCERT were present during the meeting. Shri Pradhan reviewed the preparation of the upcoming NCERT Textbooks. The Minister also assessed stock positions across States and Union Territories and examined coordination with state authorities and distribution agencies to ensure the timely delivery of books, particularly to students in rural…
As the Lucknow sun ushers in the season of sherbets, afternoon siestas and scented evenings, Taneira, a TATA product, adds a romantic refresh strengthening its occasion-led portfolio with the launch of its The Valley of Flowers and Inaya collections. Together, the collections present a diverse, design-led range of sarees that balance timeless craftsmanship with contemporary expression. Thoughtfully crafted for every moment, from weddings and festive occasions to parties and elevated everyday celebrations, the new collections bring a stylish, seasonal upgrade to every wardrobe. The collections are thoughtfully designed to stand apart, offering differentiated styles that help women make a statement…
Banaras Haveli at Assi Ghat Connected to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) GAIL (India) Limited has achieved another significant milestone in promoting clean, safe, and affordable energy under the Varanasi City Gas Distribution (CGD) project. In this continued effort, GAIL Varanasi successfully provided a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection to Hotel Banaras Haveli, located at Assi Ghat, Shivala, Varanasi. The inauguration of PNG supply was carried out by Shri Sushil Kumar, General Manager (GM), Varanasi and In-charge, Varanasi, in the presence of senior officials from GAIL (India) Limited, including Shri Gauri Shankar Mishra (General Manager), Shri Suresh Tiwari (General Manager), Shri…
(MC) State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Limited on Tuesday said it will invest Rs 3,800 crore in setting up 700 MW of solar power capacity across Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, as part of its push towards clean energy and net-zero goals. In a statement, the firm said it will develop a 600-MW solar project with a 550-MWh battery energy storage system at the TUSCO Solar Park in Jhansi, primarily to meet the captive power needs of its petrochemical plant at Pata in Uttar Pradesh. It will also set up a 100-MW solar project with a 22-MWh storage system in Chhatrapati…
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will continue to purchase Russian crude oil, but only when it makes sense economically, Chairman Arun Kumar Singh said on Friday. “ONGC refineries purchase Russian crude oil when it is economically viable, and based on spot market prices. If prices are competitive, our refineries will definitely buy. If it is not competitive, we will run our refineries from other sources,” Singh. These remarks are made at a time when the US administration has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, accusing the country of buying Russian crude. Asked about the company’s global ambitions, Singh…
(DJ) Samrat Choudhary को बिहार का नया मुख्यमंत्री चुना गया है। पहले भाजपा और फिर NDA विधायक दल ने उनके नाम पर सहमति दी। बैठक में सर्वसम्मति से उन्हें नेता चुना गया। इस फैसले के बाद सत्ता का नेतृत्व पूरी तरह बदल गया। सम्राट अब सरकार गठन का दावा पेश करेंगे। राजनीतिक तौर पर यह बड़ा बदलाव माना जा रहा है। सम्राट चौधरी जल्द ही राज्यपाल से मुलाकात करेंगे। वे सरकार बनाने का औपचारिक दावा पेश करेंगे। राजभवन में नई सरकार के गठन की प्रक्रिया शुरू होगी। सभी तैयारियां पूरी कर ली गई हैं। समर्थन का आंकड़ा NDA के पक्ष में…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, marking a landmark moment in the development of Uttarakhand and the broader region. Speaking at the event in Dehradun, the Prime Minister extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu and Puthandu, noting that the inauguration coincides with a period of festive celebration across India. Paying obeisance to the sacred land of Devbhoomi, the Prime Minister noted that the Char Dham Yatra, covering Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, is set to commence in the coming days, a moment awaited with deep devotion…
(AU) मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने दिल्ली-बागपत-सहारनपुर-देहरादून इकोनॉमिक कॉरिडोर को पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश की अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए गेमचेंजर बताते हुए कहा कि अब सहारनपुर से दिल्ली व देहरादून की दूरी काफी कम समय में पूरी की जा सकेगी। सीएम ने कॉरिडोर के लोकार्पण को प्रदेश के विकास का ऐतिहासिक क्षण बताते हुए इसके लिए प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का आभार प्रकट किया। उन्होंने कहा कि यह कॉरिडोर न केवल आवागमन को सुगम बनाएगा, बल्कि सहारनपुर के वुडवर्क, मेरठ के स्पोर्ट्स गुड्स और क्षेत्रीय किसानों के उत्पादों को राष्ट्रीय राजधानी से होते हुए वैश्विक बाजारों तक पहुंचाने में अहम भूमिका निभाएगा। यह परियोजना…