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25 stories for “Power” · January 2026
Clear filtersIndia is reaching half of its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources five years ahead of its 2030 climate (NDC) target. As of 30 June 2025, India had 484.82 GW of installed capacity, of which 242.8 GW was non-f...
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) commissioned its full 300-megawatt Barsingar Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
In early 2026, the newly established Kalaignar Centenary Library located in Madurai firmly cemented its status as a highly monumental, indispensable center for advanced knowledge and research in southern,Tamil Nadu by su...
Overview In January 2026, India significantly accelerated its efforts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor development, marking a critical step toward technological self-reliance. The government intensified...
The Ministry of Power published a draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for public comments. It would replace the 2005 policy and sets a plan for the power sector up to 2047. Targets include per-capita use of 2,000 kWh...
Former President Ram Nath Kovind released the Responsible Nations Index 2026 in New Delhi. The index is prepared by the World Intellectual Foundation. Instead of measuring power or wealth, it ranks 154 countries on how r...
India's coal-fired power generation declined year-on-year in 2025 (down nearly 3%) for the first time in about 50 years - only the second full-year decline in half a century after 2020 - driven by record clean-energy gro...
As of January 2026, the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM), meticulously executed under the specialized aegis of the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC), has rapidly accelerated its aggressive environmental a...
The Indian Army signed a Rs 168 crore contract for the Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), India's first solar-powered surveillance drone, developed by New Space Research & Technologies, Bengaluru und...
On January 9, 2026, comprehensive updates regarding the highly impactful Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme) were prominently highlighted by the Tamil Nadu government. This flagship w...
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) recommended environmental clearance for the 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project on the Lohit River in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh. The Environmental Impact Assessment, prepared...
In January 2026, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced the expansion of several welfare schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities. The expansion focused on increasing financial...
