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Indian Railways faces increased electricity costs following a Supreme Court ruling. The court declared the national transporter a "consumer" under the Electricity Act, making it liable for cross-subsidy and additional surcharges on open access power. This decision impacts the railways' operating ratio and power procurement expenses, overturning previous exemptions.

Telangana minister G Vivek Venkata Swamy accused the previous BRS government of deliberately undermining the Tummidihatti barrage project to favor the Kaleshwaram project for commissions. He stated the current government is committed to reviving Tummidihatti, which will irrigate 2 lakh acres in North Telangana. The minister urged BJP leaders to lobby Maharashtra for project height approval.

Consumer advocacy group alleges lab used for smart meter testing lacks accreditation for critical IS 16444 standards

Mumbai's first waste-to-energy plant at Deonar is nearing completion, aiming to process 600 tons of waste daily and generate eight megawatts of electricity. The ambitious project, built on a site previously covered by legacy garbage, will power BMC facilities. Officials assure that advanced treatment systems will mitigate emissions, addressing local concerns about pollution.

Western grid to get 160 MW more soon given the rising demand in summer