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Clear filtersIntroductionCementing Tamil Nadu's preeminent position as the nuclear energy capital of India, the state celebrated two landmark atomic achievements on 16 August 2026: the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) surpassed...
IntroductionIn a monumental energy transition achievement, India officially crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, reaching 300.50 GW on 15 August 2026. Clean energy now accoun...
IntroductionSetting a green benchmark in maritime infrastructure and sustainability, the V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, became India's first major port to achieve certified Scope-2 Emission-Fre...
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced that the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has reached more than 50 lakh beneficiary households. Launched in 2024 as a central sector scheme under MNRE, it...
India's domestic coal production has exceeded one billion tonnes for two years in a row, with private participation rising sharply since commercial coal auctions began in 2020. Coal supplies nearly 55% of the country's p...
The World Bank released the World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting AI's potential to reduce inequality in developing countries.It says generative AI could raise productiv...
Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister R. Vinoth presented Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Budget for 2026–27. Free electricity for farmers gets ₹7,432 crore, soil fertility measures ₹600 crore and farm mechanisation for 24,...
IntroductionIn a deeply structural and highly massive global energy transition forecast, the International Energy Agency (IEA) strictly and officially released the fierce absolute Electricity Mid-Year Update 2026, forcef...
In a deeply structural and highly massive consumer protection drive, the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) strictly and officially ordered a fierce absolute mandatory re-inspection of massive 3.7...
IntroductionIn a deeply structural and highly massive environmental triumph, India strictly and officially achieved its target of securing 50% installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, forcefully reach...
IntroductionIn a deeply structural and highly massive acceleration of its clean energy transition, India strictly and officially reported its total renewable energy capacity reaching 288.58 GW as of June 30, 2026, forcef...
IntroductionIn a deeply structural and highly massive surge towards green energy, India strictly and officially achieved a remarkable installed wind power capacity of 57,443 MW as of June 30, 2026, forcefully retaining i...
