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Government's plan to cap AC temperature between 20°C to 28°C gets a nod from health experts

June 12, 2025 12:32 pm

If the government's move is approved, it could change how Indians use their ACs at home and in public spaces like hotels and cars.

India has 424 GW of power generation capacity which includes around 180 GW from non-fossil fuels and another 88 GW is in the works, R K Singh said.

India to achieve 500 GW renewables target before 2030 deadline: R K Singh

September 25, 2023 2:57 pm

Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh on Monday said India will achieve its 500 GW renewable energy target before the 2030 deadline.

India launches portal to ensure availability of power during peak demand at high price

March 10, 2023 12:56 pm

The central government has launched a High Price Day Ahead Market (HP-DAM) and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP), a power ministry statement said.

Delhi govt using wrong info on power situation, creating panic: Centre

May 04, 2022 9:46 am

Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain had written to the Centre requesting the government to ensure adequate power supply to the city.

5,600 Haryana villages get 24 hrs power supply: Ranjit

April 18, 2022 2:36 am

Chautala said that the electricity department is making continuous efforts to reduce the power line loss percentage which will significantly benefit the power utilities.

Lineman dies after being electrocuted at power minister's house

April 17, 2022 12:11 am

The victim was identified as Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Vikas Nagar in Mauli Jagran. He is survived by his wife and a nine-year-old son.

Explained: What is the row between Centre and Telangana govt over renewable energy procurement?

February 16, 2022 2:18 pm

Telangana has been particularly vocal about the "increasing burden" forced upon states by the Centre on account of the clean energy cess imposed on coal and the RPOs (Renewable Purchase Obligation).

No power shortage; wherever some, it’s due to states’ own constraints: R K Singh

October 26, 2021 1:18 am

As on October 24, the plants had an average of five days worth of coal stock, up from four days for most of October but still well below the 15-30 days of recommended levels based on their distance from the source of coal.

There is no crisis: Union Minister RK Singh over power supply in Delhi

October 10, 2021 8:36 pm

Following a meeting with power discoms, RK Singh stated, "We have an average coal reserve (at power stations) that can last for more than four days. The stock is replenished every day."