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How Drones Are Revolutionising Power Transmission In Karnataka

How Drones Are Revolutionising Power Transmission In Karnataka

Rediff.com3 days ago

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has successfully deployed advanced drone technology for inspecting high voltage transmission corridors, leading to an 85 per cent reduction in power outages. This initiative has improved operational efficiency, workforce safety, and enabled precise fault detection and predictive maintenance across over 11,000 transmission towers and 3,370 km of lines.

Green Hydrogen's Net Zero Promise Depends on Clean Energy Grids

Green Hydrogen's Net Zero Promise Depends on Clean Energy Grids

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A new study reveals that green hydrogen's potential as a sustainable fuel is contingent on the rapid decarbonisation of energy grids worldwide.

India's Maini storms to first win of 2026 F2 season

India's Maini storms to first win of 2026 F2 season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian ART GP driver Kush Maini secured his first F2 sprint race victory of the 2026 season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. He led from the start, managed his tyres expertly, and finished with a significant lead, also clocking the fastest lap. Maini followed this with a P9 finish in the Feature race, adding crucial championship points.

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Rediff.com4 days ago

The remarkable rise of smallcaps reflects the emergence of a broad set of specialised businesses operating in industries where the sectoral tailwinds remain considerably stronger than macroeconomic headwinds, points out Debashis Basu.

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower after a five-day rally, with the Sensex dropping 607 points and the Nifty falling to 24,013.10. The decline was primarily driven by heavy selling in IT firms following Accenture's trimmed revenue guidance and renewed geopolitical uncertainty, specifically the postponement of US-Iran negotiations.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking a recovery in global equity markets and an easing of hostilities between Israel and Iran, after a sharp fall in the previous session.

India to get hotter? Heat stress to surge with 2C warming, warns study

India to get hotter? Heat stress to surge with 2C warming, warns study

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A new study indicates that India's monsoon season could experience a significant increase in uncompensable heat stress under a 2 degrees Celsius global warming scenario, extending the duration of extreme heat conditions.

Tata Power Teams Up with Databricks to Develop AI-Driven Energy Solutions

Tata Power Teams Up with Databricks to Develop AI-Driven Energy Solutions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to develop a data and AI platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, decision-making, and innovation across its energy systems.

F1: George Russell wins Montreal sprint race as team-mate Antonelli fumes

F1: George Russell wins Montreal sprint race as team-mate Antonelli fumes

Rediff.com23 May 2026

George Russell emerged victorious in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, leading from pole position.

LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

Rediff.com24 May 2026

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has reported a net profit of over Rs 23,400 crore for the January-March quarter, making it the highest profit-making firm in the Indian financial sector during this period, surpassing major banks like SBI and HDFC Bank.

India to run 35 hydrogen-powered trains in first phase

India to run 35 hydrogen-powered trains in first phase

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity through a chemical reaction using hydrogen, with water vapour as the only emission, making it a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based traction systems.

Iran War Offers India Key Lessons

Iran War Offers India Key Lessons

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A lesson for India is to clearly define objectives beforehand, so that the adversary or other parties do not attempt to mitigate them midway.

IMD Launches AI Monsoon Forecast Model

IMD Launches AI Monsoon Forecast Model

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'This system will be of immense help in agricultural planning, disaster management and water resources management.'

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

In terms of achievement, McLaren are the second most successful Formula One team of all time with 203 grand prix victories since the first in 1968.

Stock Markets Edge Higher, IT Sector Shines Amid Volatility

Stock Markets Edge Higher, IT Sector Shines Amid Volatility

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally higher after a volatile trading session, driven by value buying in IT and select blue-chip counters, despite global crude price hikes and a weak rupee.

Reliance navigates volatile oil markets with agile sourcing, operational tweaks

Reliance navigates volatile oil markets with agile sourcing, operational tweaks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

India's largest private refiner, Reliance Industries Ltd, successfully navigated a volatile energy market in the last quarter of FY26 by diversifying crude sourcing and demonstrating operational agility, particularly in response to geopolitical disruptions and cost fluctuations.

India Braces for Record Power Demand, Risks Galore

India Braces for Record Power Demand, Risks Galore

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

India's peak power demand is projected to hit 270 GW this summer, surpassing last year's record of 250 GW.

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Experts at the Mosambi Climate Conference (MC2) emphasized the importance of incorporating digital architecture into the energy ecosystem for achieving significant climate transformation.

Bengal set for counting day after historic turnout

Bengal set for counting day after historic turnout

Rediff.com3 May 2026

West Bengal is on edge as it awaits the results of its recent election, with the TMC and BJP vying for control. The counting process will be conducted under tight security, with the Election Commission implementing stringent measures to ensure a fair and transparent process.

Technical Issues Hinder India's Renewable Energy Goals, Says Official

Technical Issues Hinder India's Renewable Energy Goals, Says Official

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A top government official says that while India has made significant progress in renewable energy, technical issues are hindering large-scale implementation. The government is working on solutions such as grid flexibilisation and battery storage.

How LeT Terrorist Set Up India Network, Evading Detection

How LeT Terrorist Set Up India Network, Evading Detection

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, who was tasked with establishing bases outside Jammu and Kashmir, adopted various professions, including share trading, to blend in with the local population. He was recently arrested along with other members of his network.

F1: Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix

F1: Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Mercedes's George Russell lapped the circuit in one minute, 18.518 seconds to win the Australian Open F1 Grand Prix qualifying.

India's Clean Energy Sector Sees Recruitment Surge

India's Clean Energy Sector Sees Recruitment Surge

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

India's clean energy technology industry is experiencing rapid growth, with recruitment increasing significantly due to policy support and investments in green energy. However, challenges remain in talent availability, skills alignment, and gender diversity.

LPG Ships Clear Hormuz, India Supply Stable

LPG Ships Clear Hormuz, India Supply Stable

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers still remain in the western Persian Gulf region

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'What Those Terrorists Did Was The Murder Of Humanity'

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'What Those Terrorists Did Was The Murder Of Humanity'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'All terrorists are a blot on humanity.' 'No religion in the world teaches you to take the life of an innocent person.' 'Kashmiris have always been known for their hospitality. One moment of darkness cannot erase Kashmiriyat.'

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

Guj IAS officer in the dock as ED unearths land clearance bribe grid

Guj IAS officer in the dock as ED unearths land clearance bribe grid

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Former Surendranagar collector Rajendrakumar Patel is accused of fixing bribe rates for approving change of land use applications, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

Atiqa Mir Creates History with Karting Podium in Europe

Atiqa Mir Creates History with Karting Podium in Europe

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old racing prodigy, has become the first Indian to achieve a podium finish in the European leg of the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) karting series, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue to race for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, the team announced.

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue with HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang GT3 EVO as the team prepares for the championship opener in Austria.

Adani commits $100 bn for RE-powered AI data centres

Adani commits $100 bn for RE-powered AI data centres

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Adani group on Tuesday announced a $100 billion investment to develop hyperscale, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres powered by renewable energy by 2035. The initiative is expected to catalyse an extra $150 billion in investment across server manufacturing, electrical infrastructure, Cloud platforms, and supporting industries over the next decade.

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Indian government has revised its natural gas allocation priorities, placing LPG production alongside CNG and piped cooking gas at the top, due to disruptions in imported gas supplies caused by the conflict in West Asia.

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One driver to take pole position for a full Grand Prix after qualifying fastest for Mercedes in China on Saturday.

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in history as Mercedes secured a one-two finish.

The Gulf War: What's Pakistan Up To?

The Gulf War: What's Pakistan Up To?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

SIT to Investigate Illegal Hashish Oil Trade in Odisha

SIT to Investigate Illegal Hashish Oil Trade in Odisha

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Odisha Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate an illegal hashish oil trade operating from an island in Koraput district, following a major drug seizure and multiple arrests.

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

New cars, new engines, change in qualifying, one rookie are among the many updates from the 2026 F1 season.

Stock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery

Stock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Stock markets closed higher on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged as expected and proposed allowing banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with certain prudential safeguards to deepen the financing pool for the real estate sector.

Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation To Combat Fraud

Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation To Combat Fraud

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

It will enable real-time intel sharing among banks and other financial sector participants to strengthen customer protection against digital fraud.

Another day, another new high for Atiqa Mir

Another day, another new high for Atiqa Mir

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Atiqa Mir seals highest qualifying spot by a female racer in COTFA series