Energy Conservation
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Uttarakhand pushes energy-saving drive amid global fuel concerns, Dhami govt announces major reforms
India | May 13, 2026, 08:19 PM ISTOfficials said the steps are part of a broader attempt to prepare the state for global economic challenges while also encouraging responsible consumption.
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Special days in December 2025: Complete list of important dates, events and festivals
Events | Dec 03, 2025, 12:35 PM ISTDecember 2025 brings a mix of festivals, observances and events. Here’s a complete list of special days in December to help you plan, celebrate and stay updated.
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Why you should not leave devices plugged in when they're not in use?
Technology | Sep 03, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTKeeping devices plugged in drains energy, which is known as phantom energy. It also contributes to climate change. Here’s why you should unplug devices when not in use.
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Ramadan 2024: 5 healthy sehri recipes to keep you full and energetic all day long
Food | Mar 04, 2024, 10:33 AM ISTDiscover 5 nutritious sehri recipes perfect for Ramadan 2024. These dishes will help you stay energised and satisfied throughout the day while observing the holy month.
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President Droupadi Murmu launches 'EV-Yatra Portal' developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency
India | Dec 14, 2022, 04:45 PM ISTEV-Yatra Portal: During the event, President Murmu also presented the National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards, National Energy Conservation Awards, and National Painting Competition prizes. While addressing the gathering the President emphasised on the pollution-free environment.
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Rajya Sabha to discuss energy conservation bill on Monday
India | Dec 11, 2022, 11:16 PM ISTMeanwhile, opposition parties such as Congress had criticized the bill. In a statement, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the bill brings building codes for non-fossil fuel-based construction.
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Power ministry proposes amendments in EC Act to boost renewable energy consumption
India | Oct 30, 2021, 01:42 PM ISTThe objective will be to enhance demand for renewable energy at the end-use sectors such as industry, buildings, transport etc.
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Commonwealth nations target inclusive shift to clean energy
India | May 15, 2021, 08:54 AM ISTThe Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just, and equitable transition to low-carbon energy systems across the Commonwealth.
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India's crucial contribution in ITER hope for energy freedom
Jul 24, 2019, 01:33 PM ISTThe upcoming $25 billion plasma-based fusion reactor ITER, in which India is a partner, is the hope to energy freedom and also a solution to the world that is gripped with a threat to survival primarily by the use of fossil energy and fast depleting conventional energy resources. These were the views expressed by former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, Anil Kakodkar, who was at his maiden visit on Tuesday to ITER facility being built in Saint-Paul-Les-Durance, some 35km north of Aix-en-Provence in southern France.
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This material can make future computers 100 times more power efficient
World | Oct 06, 2016, 12:44 PM ISTWith the aim of making future computers more energy efficient, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a new material known as a magnetoelectric multiferroic that could solve the power management issues of modern day
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Tungsten bulbs phasing out, LEDs to brighten the country
India | Jan 15, 2015, 05:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: The common yellow bulb of Indian household will soon loose its luster. Modern day LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) will soon replace them everywhere.This year the production of 100-watt incandescent bulbs will be stopped.