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The promise and peril of Ethiopia’s new mega-dam

FILE PHOTO: The Blue Nile River is seen as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam reservoir fills near the Ethiopia-Sudan border, in this broad spectral image taken November 6, 2020. (via REUTERS)

Published on Sep 09, 2025 05:00 PM IST

Book Box | Himalayan floods, Sarajevo siege and the stories that anchor us

l Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris and the latest Robert Galbraith thriller.

Published on Sep 07, 2025 01:08 PM IST

Delhi Ramlila groups and Durga puja pandals to get 1200 units electricity free

Earlier, CM Rekha Gupta chaired the preparatory meeting for Ramlila and Durga Pooja celebrations in the capital at Delhi Secretariat.(Samir Jana/Hindustan Times file photo for representation)

Published on Sep 06, 2025 10:50 PM IST

Mechanic electrocuted to death after slipping on rain-soaked road in Delhi

Police said that further action will be taken based on the autopsy report and inquiry findings.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times file photo)

Published on Aug 25, 2025 03:56 PM IST

Women blow fuse over outages, offer bangles to power officials

In a video from the Indira Chowk electricity substation, a woman is purportedly seen handing over a set of bangles to a junior engineer. (Sourced)

Updated on Jul 30, 2025 06:17 PM IST

India's electricity demand falls for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

The country hasn’t seen the peak electricity demand increase this year, which usually happens in June.(Unsplash/representational)

Published on Jul 08, 2025 07:28 PM IST

How can India meet its rising power demand?

Clean energy (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 08, 2025 02:52 PM IST

New York warns of power shortages as prices soar above $7,300

The eastern half of the US has been wilting under high temperatures this week.(Representational/ Unsplash)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 10:04 AM IST

Delhi-NCR weathers rising AC fire incidents, short circuits. Read to stay alert

According to Delhi Fire Service, around 140 calls per day are being received in May, for fire-related issues in Delhi-NCR. Several among these were caused by malfunctioning of air conditioners. (For representational purposes only)(Photo: Sunil Ghosh/HT )

Updated on May 27, 2025 07:18 PM IST

PIB debunks claim that Pakistani hackers crippled 70% of India’s power grid

PIB said that there hasn't been any attack on India’s electricity grid.

Updated on May 14, 2025 01:16 PM IST

Mock drills in India: Blackouts, sirens, evacuations amid Pak standoff

Blackout exercises took over the nation as mock drill exercises were conducted as per a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs.(Ravi Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Published on May 07, 2025 10:44 PM IST

What caused massive power outage in Spain, Portugal and parts of France?

Spain power outage: People leave the Atocha train station in Madrid after its closure as a massive power outage hits Spain on April 28, 2025. Power went out across all of Spain and Portugal today, cutting cellphone and internet networks, halting trains and trapping people in elevators, officials said. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)(AFP)

Updated on Apr 28, 2025 07:45 PM IST

Gaza 'hell on earth' as hospital supplies running out, warns head of Red Cross

Gaza 'hell on earth' as hospital supplies running out, warns head of Red Cross

Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:45 PM IST

Delhi's electricity tariffs likely to rise, says power minister Ashish Sood

Delhi power minister Ashish Sood was responding to a question in Delhi Assembly.(DIP)

Published on Mar 24, 2025 10:13 PM IST

After land subsidence in Howrah, residents left without water, power; restoration work underway

After land subsidence in Howrah, residents left without water, power; restoration work underway

Published on Mar 23, 2025 12:40 PM IST

Karnataka power tariff hike: Consumers to pay 36 paise per unit extra

According to a recent order, Karnataka consumers will be required to pay an extra 36 paise per unit of power as a fee starting on April 1.(REUTERS/representative )

Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:29 PM IST

Residents of Santacruz gaothan building up for demolition allege injustice

Mumbai, India. Mar 18, 2025: The BMC declared the De`Souza building to be in the C1 category (dangerous condition) and issued a notice to residents to vacate the building. Mumbai, India. Mar 18, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:02 AM IST

Donald Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa

Trump's government has ended an initiative to expand electricity access in Africa, Bloomberg reports(Bloomberg)

Published on Feb 26, 2025 03:22 PM IST

A major blackout hits Chile, leaving millions without power

A major blackout hits Chile, leaving millions without power

Updated on Feb 26, 2025 03:24 AM IST

Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town

Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town

Updated on Feb 15, 2025 02:46 AM IST

Bangladesh urges Adani Power to resume full supply after months of reduced sales

Bangladesh has requested that Adani Power completely restart supplies from its 1,600-megawatt plant in India, according to a Bangladeshi official, following more than three months of decreased sales, with supply cut in half due to low winter demand and payment problems.(REUTERS)

Published on Feb 11, 2025 01:41 PM IST

Transnistria faces energy crisis as Russia cuts gas supplies; residents struggle

After Russia cut off gas supplies to the breakaway republic, residents in the Transnistrian area of Moldova are facing a chilly start to 2025, with extensive power outages, no hot water and no heating.(AP/representative )

Published on Jan 09, 2025 06:11 PM IST

Power staff threaten indefinite stir if privatisation bid begins

(Pic for representation only)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 06:56 AM IST

Delhi's winter power demand expected to exceed 6300 MW amid rising energy needs

Winter demand in Delhi is predicted to follow the record-breaking summer pattern, as the city's electricity demands continue to climb.(Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times )

Published on Nov 28, 2024 04:38 PM IST

Woman hangs dangerously from high voltage transformer in Utah. Watch

In Utah, US, over 800 homes lost power after a woman climbed a transformer, causing chaos.
(X/@visualfeastwang)

Published on Nov 16, 2024 03:58 PM IST

In a first, Nepal exports electricity to Bangladesh via Indian power grid

The tripartite power trade arrangement between Nepal, Bangladesh and India is the first of its kind in South Asia. (Reuters File Photo/REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:34 PM IST

AI power demand might actually turn out to be good for climate, here's how

Rising power demand has already delayed some coal-plant retirements and sparked a huge plan for the buildout of natural gas-fired plants, which usually have at least a 40-year lifespan.(Representational Image/Pixabay)

Published on Oct 26, 2024 07:20 AM IST

What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness

People walk using lights from a car during the second day of the nationwide blackout in Havana October 19, 2024. Hurricane Oscar is due to hit the island of Cuba imminently, with the risk of further affecting the population, who are spending their second night without electricity due to a giant blackout.(Adalberto Roque/AFP)

Published on Oct 20, 2024 03:06 PM IST

Electricity distribution ownership options in developing countries

Electricity (For Representation)

Published on Oct 15, 2024 09:01 AM IST

3 Crore Punjabis Receive Free Electricity for Past 2 Years

Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said 90% of the consumers in the state are enjoying free electricity. (HT File)

Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:14 PM IST

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