Electricity Bill consultation: Power minister discusses draft amendments with MPs; stakeholder feedback underway

Power Minister Manohar Lal has held consultations with a panel of Members of Parliament on the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as the government seeks feedback on changes aimed at strengthening India’s power sector framework, PTI reported.MPs from various political parties in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha participated in the meeting of the…

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Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton draw: India set for though start – see full groups list here | Badminton News

India’s Lakshya Sen (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: India’s badminton teams are heading into a challenging start at the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, with both men’s and women’s sides drawn against strong opponents, including defending champions China. The tournament will be held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. Watch Cricket…

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Can salt save the planet? UK scientists test radical ‘cloud brightening’ to fight global warming |

Researchers in the UK are investigating a revolutionary geoengineering method called ‘cloud brightening.’ Researchers from the University of Manchester are investigating whether the application of tiny sea salt particles could be sprayed into the atmosphere to enhance the reflectivity of clouds by increasing their ability to reflect sunlight into space. This study, which is funded…

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Deadline Release Date: BLACKPINK confirms ‘DEADLINE’ release date, new mini-album to drop on February 27, 2026 |

Excitement is reaching a fever pitch as BLACKPINK confirms that their new mini-album will drop on February 27, 2026. This announcement puts an end to all the buzz and anticipation spiraling among their passionate fans. As preparations ramp up, online platforms are abuzz with fans discussing what musical surprises await them in this highly anticipated…

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Petrol Diesal Excise Duty: ‘Govt had 2 choices’: Fuel minister explains why Centre cut excise duty on petrol, diesel; addresses lockdown rumours

NEW DELHI: Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said the government chose to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from surging global energy prices amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the move, reducing petrol duty to Rs 3…

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