New national electricity policy proposes automatic, annual tariff increase

LUCKNOW: The proposal to automatically raise electricity bills every year — even if state regulators fail to issue timely tariff orders — has ignited controversy over India’s new draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026.The Union ministry of power published the draft policy on Jan 20, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days. Among…

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India’s maritime sector seen drawing Rs 80 lakh crore investment; Vizhinjam to emerge as global hub, says Sonowal

India’s maritime sector is projected to attract investments of more than Rs 80 lakh crore in the coming years, helping the country regain its long-lost nautical supremacy and generate over 1.5 crore jobs, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration of the second phase of development of Vizhinjam port in Thiruvananthapuram,…

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U.S. Snow Storm 2026: Mass flight cancellations lead to travel disruptions; emergency declared in 19 states; what travellers must know

In a recent update, the United States is all geared up for what they are calling the worst blockbuster snow storm officially named Winter Storm Fern. As per weather reports, the storm is going to hit across the country between January 23 and January 26, 2026. Heavy snow, dangerous ice, and uncomfortable Arctic temperatures are…

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World Bank clears Rs 5,700 crore for ‘Jal Sanrakshit’ Haryana, canal revival and micro-irrigation at core

The World Bank has approved technical and financial assistance of Rs 5,700 crore for Haryana under the ‘Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project’, aimed at making the state self-reliant in the water sector, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Saturday.Chairing a review meeting on the programme, Saini said the funds will be released in phases between…

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