Civil lines: Things fall apart Red Crescent teams and firefighting units conducting relief operations in the Resalat area of Tehran affected by the US‑Israeli ‌airstrikes. Wars and conflicts now kill more people than natural disasters, and there is no propensity to achieve peace Click here to read more Special report: Himalayan fire shift The Himalayas in…
The year 2025 was a landmark of sorts for India. It saw the country record the largest drop in greenhouse gas emissions among the major economies of the world. Part of the credit goes to the power sector, which saw a year-on-year decline in emissions for the first time since 2020. While in 2020, the…
India’s energy landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. While the country is witnessing increasing penetration of renewable energy (RE), it simultaneously faces the challenge of fast-growing peak electricity demand. Meeting this rising demand while ensuring uninterrupted power supply and grid reliability requires significant investment and results in a higher marginal cost of power. To manage this…
The report came against the backdrop of India’s electricity demand continuing to rise rapidly, driven by sustained economic growth, urbanisation and the electrification of transport, industry and emerging digital infrastructure. Electricity is the primary energy source for sectors representing over 40 per cent of global economic activity and the main source of energy for households….
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has unveiled a global mission to fast-track the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in clean energy systems across its 120+ member countries, placing digital infrastructure and citizen-centric platforms at the centre of the energy transition. The announcement was made on February 17, 2026 during a high-level session at the India…