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The power demand remained steady in the past few months, at 20,500 MW, as against 16,000 MW-17,000 MW during this time last year. With the shortage of over 3,000 MW, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has had to purchase 2,000 MW to tide over the crisis

CMD of SPDCL Jitesh Patil visits Khairatabad, Balapur pandals and inspects arrangements

Nutrient kits will be provided to those diagnosed with TB by tapping into Corporate Social Responsibility funds. Camps will be organised within Kochi Corporation limits to trace TB patients and extend treatment to them and their contacts during the first three months after detection.

Open debate on a draft report prepared by the State committee on the problems plaguing the party gets under way

Meetings highlighted India’s effort to leverage the BRICS platform to reinforce defence partnerships, capacity building and indigenous defence exports, while expanding India’s strategic footprint across the Indo-Pacific, Central Asia and Africa

Acting on a tip-off, Food and Civil Supplies department officials, with the assistance of the police, searched a locked house in Karali, Parassala, and recovered the grains, allegedly meant for sale on the black market

Pakistan voiced strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks. These strikes threaten regional peace and could disrupt global energy supplies. Prime Minister Sharif discussed these issues with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The recent Houthi advances have also intensified concerns over Red Sea shipping routes. A mutual-defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye is now under renewed focus.

At least seventy-five students fell sick with suspected food poisoning at a Surat boarding school. Twelve students required hospitalization after developing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. Four students have since been discharged, while others remain in stable condition. Health officials inspected the school hostel and collected food samples for testing. A mobile medical team is also conducting health check-ups of all students.

As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, families engage in a thorough cleaning and prepare their homes for the joyous celebration. This festival is not only about welcoming Bappa but also about uniting in prayers and fostering a sense of community. It embodies messages of faith, gratitude, and hope for the future. A variety of greetings, statuses, and captions are available for sharing festive cheer and blessings for the coming year.

Mumbai Police have deployed over sixteen thousand personnel for Ganeshotsav celebrations. This extensive security includes numerous officers and specialized units across the city. Additional forces will be present for the Ganesh idol immersion day. Citizens are urged to cooperate with security and report suspicious objects. Immediate police assistance is available by contacting the helpline numbers.