Author: Sarita Jena

  • Delhi’s Winter Power Demand Surges Over 5000 MW: Key Insights

    Delhi’s Winter Power Demand Surges Over 5000 MW: Key Insights

    In New Delhi, the demand for electricity this winter has jumped to a new record. On Tuesday morning, it went past 5000 MW for the first time in December, reaching 5213 MW at 10:50 am. The State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) predicts that the demand could go up to 6300 MW, which would be the highest for this winter season.

    The colder temperatures are causing people to use more electricity, and this winter’s demand is starting to look like the highest-ever demand seen last summer, which reached 8656 MW. The two main power companies, BSES RajdhPower Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), were able to provide enough power for everyone in their areas.

    Last winter, the highest peak was 5816 MW. This year, BRPL and BYPL expect to see their winters hit 2600 MW and 1240 MW, respectively. Last year in December, the peak was 4964 MW, showing that demand is steadily increasing.

    To handle this rising power need, the BSES companies are working hard on planning. They focus on understanding how much power is needed, improving their distribution networks, and ensuring that over 5 million consumers get reliable electricity all year round.

    BSES has also secured over 2000 MW of renewable energy, which is good for the environment. This includes solar, wind, hydro, and other green energy sources. This green energy can provide about 53% of the peak winter power demand that is expected to be around 3900 MW.

    To be ready for sudden increases in demand, BSES is prepared to buy extra power if necessary. They are also banking surplus power with other states, which they can use in summer when demand is high. BRPL aims to bank 210 MW, while BYPL wants to bank up to 575 MW, helping states like Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu that supported Delhi during high summer demand.

  • Discover Uttarakhand’s Winter Char Dham Yatra: Pilgrimage Awaits!

    Discover Uttarakhand’s Winter Char Dham Yatra: Pilgrimage Awaits!

    The winter Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is now open, inviting many pilgrims to its four winter temples: Omkareshwar (Ukhimath), Narasimha (Jyotirmath), Gangotri (Mukhaba), and Yamunotri (Kharsali). This year, the state government is focused on promoting this yatra during winter, which is a big part of the state’s tourism and economy. The main yatra that takes place for about five to six months each year is very important for the state.

    This winter, the government wants to welcome more visitors to the winter homes of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Omkareshwar and Narsimha temples serve as the winter homes for Kedarnath and Badrinath, while Gangri and Yamuna have their winter homes at Mukhaba and Kharsali.

    By December 31, a total of 15,341 pilgrims had visited these winter shrines. The enthusiasm is high, with reports showing that 15,314 pilgrims had come to seek blessings. Among them, Omkareshwar temple topped the list with 6,482 visitors, while 5,104 people visited Badrivishal in Pandukeshwar. Mukhaba welcomed 3,114 visitors, and 614 people prayed at Kharsali.

    On December 8, the Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, kicked off the Panch Kedar Winter Yatra at Omkareshwar temple. Local residents are happy to see pilgrims despite the cold weather and snowfall. The palanquin of Baba Kedar and Lord Madmaheshwar is placed in the Omkareshwar temple for the winter months, where they can be worshipped for six months. Regularly, devotees continue to arrive. Just on the past Monday, 518 visitors prayed at the temple, while 364 prayed at Lord Badrivishal. Mukhaba had 18 visitors, and Kharsali welcomed 8 pilgrims.

    The state administration is making all arrangements to ensure a comfortable visit for the pilgrims.

  • Nifty Pharma Soars: Top Gainers and Losers Revealed Today!

    Nifty Pharma Soars: Top Gainers and Losers Revealed Today!

    On Tuesday, the Nifty Pharma index had a good day, closing up 0.74% at 23,412.25. Some of the biggest winners in the pharma world included Aurobindo Pharma, which rose by 2.79%, Laurus Labs with a 2.61% increase, Ipca Laboratories up by 1.94%, Lupin going up by 1.92%, and Zydus Lifesciences, which gained 1.55%.

    However, not everyone had a good day. Ajanta Pharma fell by 0.76%, Natco Pharma dropped by 0.72%, J B Chemicals went down by 0.7%, Biocon decreased by 0.64%, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals slipped by 0.29%.

    Meanwhile, the general stock market wasn’t too exciting. The NSE Nifty50 index only went down a tiny bit, losing just 0.11 points to reach 23,644.8. The BSE Sensex dropped by 109.12 points, settling at 78,139.01.

    In all, among the 50 stocks on the Nifty index, 26 saw their prices go up, while 24 went down. Vodafone Idea, ITI Ltd, YES Bank, Rites, and IRFC were some of the most traded shares of the day.

    In other interesting news, shares of Crisil, Univastu India, Majesco, Indo Thai Sec, and Asian Hotels hit new 52-week highs! Meanwhile, Mamata Machinery, Barak Valley, Universus Photo, Odigma Consultancy, and Filatex Fashions reached new 52-week lows.

  • Trump’s Bold Comments Ignite Russian Excitement Over Territory Claims

    Trump’s Bold Comments Ignite Russian Excitement Over Territory Claims

    Recently, US President-elect Donald Trump made some surprising posts on social media. He mentioned taking over the Panama Canal, Greenland, and even Canada. This has made many of America’s allies worried. But in Russia, people are celebrating! They see Trump’s comments as good news for their leader, Vladimir Putin.

    On Russian state television, shows reacted positively to Trump’s ideas. Dmitry Kiselyov, a news host, said, “Trump isn’t playing around. He really wants to expand America’s land. This could help make land grabs normal for everyone.” Kiselyov believes that Trump’s words might help Russia explain why they took Crimea in 2014 and could even encourage them to take more land, like parts of Ukraine.

    Trump has said nice things about Putin’s actions before, calling the takeover of Crimea “smart” and “clever.” Russian insiders think Trump only opposes Russia’s invasion of Ukraine because it’s causing too much trouble, not because he thinks it’s wrong.

    Another Russian TV host, Vladimir Solovyov, connected Trump’s ideas and Russia’s goals, saying, “If Trump can try to take Greenland and Canada, why shouldn’t Russia think about taking back Finland, the Baltics, or even Alaska?”

    Experts on Russian TV think that Trump’s ideas make it seem okay for countries to be aggressive over land, which is great for Russia. Military expert Mikhail Khodaryonok noted, “Trump’s words make military actions seem normal for settling arguments. This is helpful for Russia.”

    Some Russian politicians are excited about what Trump said. Andrey Lugovoy, a Duma member, said, “Trump’s wild statements show it’s fine not to have a ceasefire. The age of empires is coming back.”

    What are Putin’s thoughts? The Kremlin hopes Trump’s presidency will cool tensions between the US and Russia, allowing Putin to influence Trump’s views about taking land. Instead of talking to Trump’s Ukraine envoy, Russian officials want a direct conversation between the two leaders.

    In summary, Trump’s statements could help weaken America’s global partnerships and provide Russia with a chance to grow its power. Some Russian political scientists believe Trump’s approach signals a shift in power dynamics. They feel this is the start of a new era for strong nations.

    Last week, Putin mentioned he was willing to talk about ending the war in Ukraine with Trump, without any conditions. Trump, who likes to promote himself as great at making deals, promised to find a quick solution to the conflict, though he hasn’t shared how he plans to do that yet.

  • Young Star Ayush Mhatre Sets New Record in List A Cricket!

    Young Star Ayush Mhatre Sets New Record in List A Cricket!

    In a thrilling match during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ayush Mhatre from Mumbai made history by becoming the youngest player to score 150 runs in List A cricket. He achieved this amazing feat at just 17 years and 168 days old, breaking the previous record held by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was 17 years and 291 days when he scored 150 runs.

    Mhatre, who started playing for Mumbai this season, scored an incredible 181 runs off just 117 balls. His brilliant innings included 11 sixes and 15 fours, helping Mumbai reach a total of 403 runs in their 50 overs against Nagaland.

    Mhatre, a young talent from Virar, Mumbai, has consistently impressed since joining the team. Recently, he played a key role in winning the Irani Cup, bringing a trophy back to Mumbai after 27 years. In his first Ranji Trophy match, he started strong with a 52-run score, and later he hit a fantastic 176 runs with 22 fours and 4 sixes against Maharashtra, leading his team to victory.

    Even though he had a few matches without big scores, he bounced back with a brilliant 116 runs against Services and represented India in the U-19 Asia Cup. Mhatre scored fifties in matches against Japan and UAE but didn’t score well in the final against Bangladesh. After missing out on a championship win in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he returned to the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a strong 78 against Karnataka.

  • Keerthy Suresh Reacts to Controversial Paparazzi Incident in Mumbai

    Keerthy Suresh Reacts to Controversial Paparazzi Incident in Mumbai

    Keerthy Suresh had an unexpected moment in Mumbai recently. After attending the premiere of her film, she was getting into her car while wearing a beautiful saree. At that moment, one of her team members got upset with a photographer for taking pictures of her from a strange angle.

    In an interview with Galatta India, Keerthy explained what happened: “Honestly, I was confused and didn’t know what was going on. I looked surprised in the video because I didn’t understand until my team member got in the car and told me what happened.”

    Keerthy continued, “She told me, ‘You posed nicely already!’ I had taken many pictures, and she said we needed to move because we couldn’t stay there forever. She explained that a photographer was taking pictures while I was getting in the car. It wasn’t flattering because I was bending down, and it didn’t look good. She said, ‘You’ve already posed enough; why do they need this?’ I’m not sure if they did it on purpose or not, but it wasn’t right.”

    Keerthy Suresh recently made her Hindi film debut in “Baby John,” which is a remake of a Tamil film called “Theri,” featuring Varun Dhawan. The movie received mixed reviews and is not doing so well at the box office. Soon, she’ll be seen in Tamil films “Revolver Rita” and “Kannivedi.”

  • India’s Core Sector Grows 4.3% in December – What You Need to Know!

    India’s Core Sector Grows 4.3% in December – What You Need to Know!

    India’s core industries saw a big jump in production, rising to 4.3% in December from 3.1% in November. This information comes from official data shared on Tuesday.

    The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) looks at how much eight important sectors are producing. These include cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products, and steel.

    The output from these sectors matters a lot, contributing to about 40.27% of all industrial production in India. This overall production is measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

    Stay tuned for more updates!

  • Magnus Carlsen’s Return: Dress Code Drama and Chess Controversy Explained

    Magnus Carlsen’s Return: Dress Code Drama and Chess Controversy Explained

    World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has made headlines again! He will compete in the World Blitz Championship after FIDE (the organization that runs chess) changed their dress code to allow “appropriate jeans.” Carlsen had been fined and removed from the Rapid Championship because he refused to change his jeans, which led to some controversy.

    American chess player Hans Niemann took a jab at Carlsen in a YouTube video. The two have had a tense history since a tournament in September 2022. During the Sinquefield Cup, Carlsen lost to Niemann and then surprisingly left the tournament, making people think he accused Niemann of cheating. When they played again online, Carlsen quit after just one move, increasing the whispers about cheating. Niemann admitted to cheating in online games in the past but insisted he never cheated against Carlsen or in face-to-face matches. Carlsen later claimed that Niemann had cheated more than he said.

    Niemann commented that Carlsen might actually be pleased with being kicked out of the tournament. He said this was a way for Carlsen to challenge FIDE, given that he has a big chess project on the side that raised 12 million dollars. He thinks Carlsen wants to show that FIDE isn’t as powerful as he is, even suggesting that Carlsen might own shares in some chess companies.

    According to Niemann, the current drama helps Carlsen discredit FIDE to make his own chess tour look like a real championship. They are all trying to claim the title of “World Champion,” and there’s tension with different groups trying to control that name.

    Niemann has faced his own trouble with Chess.com and even tried to sue Carlsen and others, but the suit was dropped, and everyone involved settled. Although he had been banned from Chess.com, he has now been allowed back on the platform, and Carlsen said he would face him if they played each other.

  • RBI’s New Look-Up Feature Makes Money Transfers Safer and Easier!

    RBI’s New Look-Up Feature Makes Money Transfers Safer and Easier!

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a new feature on Monday that will help you confirm the name of the person you’re sending money to before you make a transfer. This is an important step for people using the RTGS and NEFT systems, which are ways to send money instantly in India.

    Right now, if you use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) or Immediate Payments Service (IMPS), you can check the recipient’s name before finalizing your payment. The new system will make RTGS and NEFT just as secure by allowing you to verify that the name you entered matches the beneficiary’s account. This change will help reduce mistakes and prevent fraud.

    The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will work on this feature, and it will be available at all banks that use RTGS and NEFT. You can use this service through online banking, mobile banking, or even by visiting your bank in person.

    Key Benefits of This Feature:

    – Better Accuracy: You can double-check the account name before sending money, which means fewer mistakes.

    – Increased Security: By verifying details in real-time, you minimize the chances of sending money to the wrong person or falling for fraud.

    – Easier Transactions: This new step makes sending money more secure, just like what you already have with UPI and IMPS.

    This move is part of the RBI’s effort to improve digital payments in India. As more people use online banking, these changes are expected to build trust and encourage everyone to use safe payment options.

    Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court told the RBI to put this verification system in place quickly. Justice Pratibha M. Singh said this feature is crucial to stop online frauds and that delays could cause problems for many people unknowingly sending money to scammers. The court ordered that all banks should have this system.

  • S. Provides $2.5 Billion Aid to Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office

    S. Provides $2.5 Billion Aid to Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office

    On Monday, the United States announced a big help package worth $2.5 billion for Ukraine. This move comes as the U.S. is trying to support Ukraine quickly before President-elect Donald Trump starts his term. Trump’s recent election makes many people unsure about the future of U.S. help for Ukraine.

    The aid includes a military package worth $1.25 billion. This means the Pentagon can take weapons from U.S. military supplies and send them right to Ukraine. An extra $1.22 billion will be spent on buying military gear from American companies or allies.

    President Joe Biden said, “I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue to defend their independence and freedom from Russian attacks.”

    The U.S. plans to send different military items like drones, ammunition for advanced rocket systems called HIMARS, missiles for targeting, anti-tank weapons, and more. Secretary of State Antony Blinken added, “The U.S. and over 50 other countries are united to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks.”

    Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed gratitude for the new aid on social media, saying, “The U.S. is a key ally of Ukraine, providing us with invaluable assistance. Together, we will win!”

    This latest aid follows an announcement earlier this month about nearly $1 billion worth of drones and other military supplies. The Biden administration is working hard to send as much help as they can to Ukraine before Trump takes over office in January, as he has often criticized U.S. support for Ukraine.