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Friday, September 5, 2025
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Ukraine’s shelling, drone attacks trigger power cuts in Russian-controlled areas, Moscow says

Although impact is seen in Zaporizhzhia & Kherson regions in Ukraine's south, there is no effect on functioning of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, officials say.

Second night of pitch darkness in Amritsar as Indian air defences engage Pakistani drones

Amritsar district administration announced earlier in the day that safety measures would kick in 17 8 pm, and that residents must not take to rumours.

Bathinda goes into self-imposed blackout — order lifted but villagers still won’t switch on the lights

Villagers in Bathinda have huddled inside their homes. Students are refusing to use candles to study. 'We only use mobile torches to move around the house when it’s absolutely necessary.'

Blackout in Bhuj, DM issues public notice for blanket ban on firecrackers

Post-8 pm, there was no movement of people in Gujarat's Kutch district, which shares its border with Pakistan. The blackout will last till 6 am.

‘Never felt so far from home’—Bathinda residents cry for families as drones fly over Ferozepur

Several people in Bathinda are stranded away from their families in Ferozepur, which went under blackout as Pakistani drones struck residential areas, injuring three members of a family.

12-hr blackout, markets close at 5 & no night weddings in Jaisalmer after Pakistan drones intercepted

The district collector issued guidelines for citizens after drones from Pakistan entered Jaisalmer late Thursday night but were thwarted by the Indian air defence system.

Eight-hour blackouts hit India after hottest March on record

A surge in demand for electricity has prompted states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to cut off supply.

Killer heat wave triggers blackouts, damages utilities, people flee to hotels in US, Canada

Heat, drought and wildfires tied to climate change have authorities on edge as they try to keep the power on and avoid more heat-related deaths that claim about 650 US lives annually.

On Camera

Give Trump a Nobel already. He has united Modi, Xi and Putin

Both India and the US should realise that whether it is trade or security, strategy or diplomacy, relationships cannot be one-sided.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.