Electricity
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Is a zero-watt bulb really zero? The truth behind this common household light
Technology | Jun 21, 2026, 06:45 AM ISTThe popular ‘zero-watt bulb’ found in many Indian homes does not actually consume zero electricity. The name dates back to the era of analog electricity meters that could not detect very low power usage.
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Rooftop solar panels may get costlier with new government rules: How will it impact the existing use
Technology | Jun 02, 2026, 07:00 PM ISTTo boost domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported solar cells, the revised rules suggest that the rooftop solar installations eligible for subsidies must use solar panels made with locally manufactured solar cells from approved companies.
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'Don't use electricity unnecessarily, keep ACs at 24 degrees': UP power department issues guidelines
Uttar Pradesh | May 27, 2026, 08:22 AM ISTUttar Pradesh is witnessing severe strain on its electricity network, prompting protests and public discomfort. The power department and CM Yogi Adityanath have appealed to citizens to conserve electricity and follow usage guidelines.
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UP power crisis: UPPCL ordered to ensure 24-hour supply in cities, CM Yogi to hold key meeting today
Uttar Pradesh | May 24, 2026, 12:02 AM ISTAmid the ongoing heatwave and increasing pressure on the power supply in UP, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will review the current electricity situation, assess measures to improve supply and address consumer grievances.
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Going on summer vacation? Set your inverter to this mode to prevent battery damage or blast
Technology | May 22, 2026, 01:03 PM ISTIf you are planning to leave home for a long vacation, then proper care of your inverter and battery is important to avoid any damage. Experts have recommended using the correct inverter mode, keeping the battery charged, and disconnecting it properly if the house power supply is turned off.
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Switching from prepaid to postpaid electricity meters in UP? Here's what will happen to your balance
Technology | May 16, 2026, 06:30 AM ISTThe prepaid electricity meter system in UP has been discontinued, and consumers are now being shifted back to postpaid meters. As part of the transition, consumers' remaining prepaid balances will not be lost. Instead, UPPCL will automatically adjust the remaining amount as a credit balance.
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Big relief for power consumers in UP, no disconnection for 30 days despite negative balance
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 24, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a major relief for electricity consumers by ensuring no disconnection for up to 30 days despite a negative balance for small domestic connections. A five-step SMS alert system has also been launched.
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Power demand spikes amid soaring mercury level, seen at record high this year | Details
India | Apr 23, 2026, 05:53 PM ISTIndia's power demand soared to nearly 240 GW amid intensifying heat across the country. It also marked the highest level of the summer season. Data shows a sharp rise in electricity consumption due to the extensive use of cooling appliances.
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Sambhal administration in UP conducts drive against electricity theft in Rai Satti area | Video
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 05, 2026, 08:53 AM ISTA large police force, led by Sambhal District Magistrate Rajendra Pensia and Superintendent of Police KK Bishnoi, launched raids in the Rai Satti police station area.
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Smart prepaid electricity meter connections get cheaper in Uttar Pradesh, prices slashed by 50%
Business | Jan 02, 2026, 04:39 PM ISTAccording to the new electricity rates, if a customer decides to take a 2-kilowatt load connection up to 100 meters from the pole, he will be charged Rs 5,500 in a single payment.
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WATCH: Annoyed by frequent power outages, Cong MLA cuts electricity to officials' houses in Haridwar
India | Dec 25, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTThe Congress MLA was identified as Virendra Jati, who is a legislator from Jhabreda in the Haridwar district. A video has also gone viral on social media showing Jati climb a pole and cut the power to the houses of three of the department's officials.
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'Love-fueled power cut': Lover cut village's power over girlfriend's busy line? Know the truth
Trending | Sep 05, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTA viral video claiming a man cut power to a village over his girlfriend’s busy phone line is debunked as a routine electrical repair, not a "love-fuelled" stunt.
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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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Good news: 200 units of free electricity likely to be extended to more power consumers in Jharkhand
India | Jul 04, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTThis assurance was given by officials of the urban development, energy, and health departments during a meeting of the delegated legislative committee, chaired by Jamshedpur West MLA and JD(U) legislator Saryu Roy at the state assembly on Wednesday.
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Yogi govt bans electricity department strikes for six months in state under ESMA, here's why
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 11, 2025, 08:18 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government said the decision is meant to ensure uninterrupted power supply to residents and prevent any disruption in the essential electricity-related services in the state. A notification to this effect has been issued by the government, an official statement said.
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ChatGPT's Ghibli trend environmental concern, generating single image consumes this much energy
Technology | Apr 04, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTWith the introduction of ChatGPT's new image generation feature, Ghibli-style images began trending on social media. People started creating photos in the style of Studio Ghibli.
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Haryana power regulator announces new tariff, hikes electricity rates: Here’s how much you will pay
Haryana | Apr 02, 2025, 09:11 AM ISTFor domestic consumers, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has hiked the electricity rate by 20 paise per kWh (kilowatt hours). In a slab of 0 to 50 units, the electricity rate has now been revised from Rs 2 per kWh to Rs 2.20 per kWh.
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Union govt raises APM gas price by 4 per cent: CNG, fertiliser and electricity costs set to rise
Business | Apr 01, 2025, 08:40 AM ISTAPM gas is produced by state-owned firms Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) from fields that were given to them on a nomination basis. This is the first increase in the APM gas price in two years and in accordance with the roadmap that was laid out by the government.
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Earth Hour 2025: Delhi saves 269 MW power by switching off non-essential electrical appliances
Delhi | Mar 23, 2025, 08:34 AM ISTEarth Hour 2025: Tata Power-DDL consumers collectively saved 74 MW during the Earth Hour 2025 by switching off non-essential lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, said a spokesperson of the discom.
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Chennai to face power outage today | Check timings, affected areas
Chennai | Feb 26, 2025, 06:43 AM ISTThe Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) announced the schedule for the power outage in the capital city so that people make their plans accordingly.