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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicPower distribution companies

Topic: power distribution companies

Modi govt’s draft electricity bill sparks hope for reform. Don’t let politics short-circuit it

Implementing the ambitious electricity law changes can be easier with the promise of an Electricity Council, which is modelled on the GST Council.

Power cuts, run-ins & now clash with association. UP power minister AK Sharma under spotlight again

Employees have urged CM Yogi Adityanath to take over the department from Sharma, saying the minister had reneged on agreements with them and was pushing privatisation.

India’s electricity sector needs structural reform. Increase price for domestic sector first

The more domestic consumption gets subsidised, the larger the burden on C&I. This power is also inconsistent. This has set the stage for C&I consumers to exit the system.

Gujarat power distribution companies rank best on key performance indicators, report says

According to the Ministry of Power report, of the five state distribution companies that received an A+ rating, four were from Gujarat and one from Haryana.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.