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  Power demand spikes amid soaring mercury level, seen at record high this year | Details

  India | April 23, 2026 17:53 IST

  India'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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  Karnataka parties for advancing polling hour in peak summer

  India | April 09, 2013 9:14 IST

  Bangalore, Apr 9: Political parties in Karnataka Monday petitioned the Election Commission to advance the timing of polling hour for the legislative assembly poll May 5 to 7 a.m. from 8 a.m. to enable the