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Power Demand Tracker: Peak demand reduces to 259.8 GW, shifts 15 minutes earlier to 3:22 pm
Energy

Power Demand Tracker: Peak demand reduces to 259.8 GW, shifts 15 minutes earlier to 3:22 pm

Kushagra Goyal
1 min read
The arrival of peak 15 minutes earlier provides greater share of solar energy to meet the same and cushions the system
Mohenjo-daro on the Indus defied the ‘rules’ of history by becoming more equal as it became more successful: Study
Governance

Mohenjo-daro on the Indus defied the ‘rules’ of history by becoming more equal as it became more successful: Study

DTE Staff
2 min read
While ancient Egyptians were building pyramids for god-kings, and the Greeks were constructing massive palaces at Knossos, Mohenjo-daro built sophisticated brick-lined drains and organised street layo ...
Centre issues draft rules for VB-GRAMG
Governance

Centre issues draft rules for VB-GRAMG

Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
Steering Committee leaves no scope for workers, civil society groups to be involved in implementation, points out expert
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Power Demand Tracker: Peak demand reduces to 259.8 GW, shifts 15 minutes earlier to 3:22 pm
Energy

Power Demand Tracker: Peak demand reduces to 259.8 GW, shifts 15 minutes earlier to 3:22 pm

By
Kushagra Goyal
1 min read
Mohenjo-daro on the Indus defied the ‘rules’ of history by becoming more equal as it became more successful: Study
Governance

Mohenjo-daro on the Indus defied the ‘rules’ of history by becoming more equal as it became more successful: Study

By
DTE Staff
2 min read
Centre issues draft rules for VB-GRAMG
Governance

Centre issues draft rules for VB-GRAMG

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
Power Demand Tracker: Peak demand reduces marginally to 267.6 GW; Haryana reports highest shortage
Energy

Power Demand Tracker: Peak demand reduces marginally to 267.6 GW; Haryana reports highest shortage

By
Kushagra Goyal
1 min read
Can parametric insurance really put a price on extreme heat — and protect India’s informal workers from its growing economic toll?
Climate Change

Can parametric insurance really put a price on extreme heat — and protect India’s informal workers from its growing economic toll?

By
Shagun
9 min read
Heat stress disrupts ventilation system in corals, proves fatal at 37°C: Study
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Heat stress disrupts ventilation system in corals, proves fatal at 37°C: Study

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
LPG consumption drops 13% in April as supply disruptions, fuel switching and affordability stress amid West Asia crisis reshape demand
Energy

LPG consumption drops 13% in April as supply disruptions, fuel switching and affordability stress amid West Asia crisis reshape demand

By
Puja Das
5 min read
Power Demand Tracker: India meets all-time high demand of 270.8 GW, renewable energy share 34%
Energy

Power Demand Tracker: India meets all-time high demand of 270.8 GW, renewable energy share 34%

By
Kushagra Goyal
2 min read
Poor elderly, widows and disabled people spend much of their pension on food and treatment, study finds
Governance

Poor elderly, widows and disabled people spend much of their pension on food and treatment, study finds

By
Raju Sajwan
7 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 21, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 21, 2026)

By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Housing affordability crisis worsens worldwide, hitting sub-Saharan Africa hardest: UN report
Africa

Housing affordability crisis worsens worldwide, hits sub-Saharan Africa hardest: UN

By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
India issues Ebola advisory for travellers from affected regions
Health

India issues Ebola advisory for travellers from affected regions

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
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