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Vedanta Power reported a 26% YoY rise in Q2 sales to 5,593 million units and record first-half sales of 10,817 million units, driven by strong operational performance at Meenakshi Energy and Jharsuguda plants.

India's electricity demand grew 3.3% above projections between April and August, driven by weather and a robust 6.7% rise in the Index of Industrial Production, signaling a growing economy.

Over 70 houses and roads in Assam developed severe cracks, with residents blaming nearby coal dumping for blocking natural water flows. Authorities have been urged to conduct an immediate survey.

A 4-year-old boy suffered severe hand burns and was admitted to the ICU after accidentally touching an unsafe roadside electrical box while playing in Chennai on Saturday.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired a meeting on India-Russia relations, discussing trade expansion, energy, connectivity, and diplomacy to end the Ukraine conflict, alongside plans for 70,000 Indian workers in Russia.

Bihar aims for ?5 lakh crore investments by November 2026, planning ?1.88 lakh crore in the power sector with a strong focus on solar, green hydrogen, and renewable energy projects.

Tata Power Renewable Energy urged Chhattisgarh for a fresh open-access surcharge exemption window to sustain renewable growth, highlighting achievements like 14 lakh smart meters and 415 MW rooftop solar capacity.

Hybrid SUVs in India now cost as much as or more than EVs, like the Maruti e Vitara starting at Rs 16.19 lakh, forcing buyers to choose between refuel convenience and larger EV batteries.

Indian Oil's Koyali refinery expects to start a 500,000 t/year polypropylene unit by FY27-end, boosting domestic petrochemical supply, reducing import reliance, and expanding total crude processing capacity to 18 mnt/year.

India's booming steel industry, projected to reach 300 million tonnes by 2030, is driving massive global demand for coking coal and coke imports, reshaping trade routes and supplier partnerships.