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Besides economic growth and urbanisation, climate change-induced heat stress is one of the key factors driving electricity demand. Episodes of power shortages in the last two years amid rapid growth in demand pose an important question. How should India act and plan to meet its rising energy demand reliably and cost-effectively?

This was based on the inputs shared by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), which recently arrested Kannada actor Ranya Rao allegedly with smuggled gold.

A 42-year-old woman and her two daughters were found dead from suspected poisoning in their Delhi flat, likely due to financial distress. The mother had previously been jailed for murder, and the family faced ongoing economic hardships. Neighbours described them as reclusive and seldom interacted.

Glenn McGrath supports Jasprit Bumrah's recovery from a back injury and stresses the importance of smart management due to his age. Bumrah's experience makes him invaluable to India. McGrath commends India for their smart play in the Champions Trophy, rejecting claims of unfair advantage. India's strong white-ball cricket is noted with emphasis on the influence of IPL.

An Ordnance Factory employee, Ravindra Kumar, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh ATS for allegedly leaking classified defense information to a Pakistani intelligence handler posing as Neha Sharma. He shared sensitive documents via WhatsApp, endangering national security. Authorities continue to investigate the extent of the security breach.

Tamil Nadu’s Budget focuses on Tamil language, infrastructure and education in the last full-fledged Budget before Assembly election in 2026

UN experts have accused Israel of committing sexual violence in Gaza, targeting hospitals and civilians, disproportionately affecting women and children. Israel rejects the UN's findings, labeling them biased. The investigation's results could be used in international legal cases, including at the International Criminal Court, which has already issued arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.

A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate numerous dismissed probationary workers, asserting that the terminations were executed without proper authority. The administration plans to appeal the ruling, while multiple lawsuits against these dismissals are ongoing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to leaders including India's PM Modi and US President Trump for their efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Putin agreed to a ceasefire if it leads to long-term peace, appreciating international support for peaceful resolution. PM Modi emphasized India's active role and reiterated the importance of negotiation over warfare.

CBI has filed an FIR in Delhi regarding a gold-smuggling case allegedly involving actor Ranya Rao, without naming any specific individuals but identifying "unknown public servants" and "unknown private persons" as suspects. This step has intensified the investigation, potentially uncovering deep-rooted corruption within government circles.

House adopts motion against the member for “making insulting remarks, derogatory comments against the Speaker”

As many as 3,000 of Technicolor employees lost jobs in Bengaluru recently. The company was the global face of the State’s AVGC-XR, a sector Karnataka has been ambitiously trying to scale up, reports Mini Tejaswi

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh draws attention towards the hybrid nature of future warfare where the conflict is likely to be spread across multiple domains

Holi 2025, the festival of colors, marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. People globally exchange heartfelt messages, wishes, and greetings, spreading happiness and positivity among friends, family, and loved ones. Celebrate the spirit of togetherness with joy and vibrant colors.

These have the potential to generate employment to 3.12 lakh people, he says

Karimnagar film critic Ponnam Ravichandra selected as jury member for IFFS Don Quixote Award; NIFF in Kathmandu 2025

Maintaining an ideal body weight, consuming a balanced diet and ensuring six to eight hours of sleep are all crucial steps towards ensuring kidney health; despite the increasing prevalence of kidney issues among young Indians, awareness remains low, say doctors

The BJP criticized the TMC-led West Bengal government for allegedly banning Holi celebrations at Santiniketan, accusing CM Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics. They urged Hindus to celebrate without fear. The state government clarified that there was no ban, but rather a request for environmental caution in protected areas. The BJP claimed the move was politically motivated.

A PMLA court in Bhubaneswar has ordered the reimbursement of Rs 332 crore to victims of the Rose Valley chit fund scam in Odisha. The Enforcement Directorate had previously attached the group's assets, now valued at Rs 450 crore, and the Calcutta High Court's Assets Disposal Committee will oversee the fund distribution.