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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: blackout

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

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.