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BusinessOn September 9, 2026, India faced a total energy shortage of 7,717 MW during non-solar hours despite meeting over 267 GW daytime demand. Solar power met daytime needs, but coal-based thermal and hydel plants could not ramp up generation after sunset. A poor monsoon reduced hydroelectric output, while rising demand and lack of energy storage worsened shortages.
Mercom India·just now
WorldThe Ashray Centre, a support and rest facility for gig and delivery workers, was inaugurated in Kondapur, Hyderabad. Open to workers from all platforms, the centre was launched by Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G. Srijana. Established in partnership with Telangana government and Amazon India, it offers a dedicated space for workers to rest, recharge, and access essential facilities during their workday.
The Hindu·34m ago·Hyderabad
EntertainmentActor Fatima Sana Shaikh, known for Dangal and Hunkkaar, addressed social media censorship and trolling at NDTV Yuva 2026. She emphasized the need for regulation, especially against faceless accounts and abusive comments. Fatima highlighted that online abuse affects not just public figures but many young women, urging greater accountability for harmful posts.
NDTV Movies·1h ago
HealthSeptember 29 marks World Heart Day, emphasizing the rising cardiac disease burden in India, with an estimated 31.65 lakh deaths in 2024. Cardiovascular diseases cause about one in three deaths, often starting earlier than before. Experts advise having a base health policy, super top-up, critical illness cover, and emergency funds to manage high treatment costs and financial strain during emergencies.
Business Standard·1h ago
EntertainmentAt NDTV Yuva 2026, Fatima Sana Shaikh discussed her role as ACP Jasleen Singh Soin in the series Hunkkaar. She emphasized not wanting to portray a typical cop focused on physicality, instead exploring the psychological and emotional aspects of the character. She met various officers to understand their experiences, highlighting the complexity of duty versus morality and the use of emotional tactics in interrogation.
NDTV Movies·1h ago
TechnologyFlorida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in June, accusing the company of misrepresenting the safety of its ChatGPT platform. The state claims the platform has harmed children by providing information to school shooters, offering guidance on self-harm, and addicting young users. Florida is asking the court to bar OpenAI from developing new AI models as part of this lawsuit.
ET Tech·1h ago
Mercom India·just now
On September 9, 2026, India faced a total energy shortage of 7,717 MW during non-solar hours despite meeting over 267 GW daytime demand. Solar power met daytime needs, but coal-based thermal and hydel plants could not ramp up generation after sunset. A poor monsoon reduced hydroelectric output, while rising demand and lack of energy storage worsened shortages.
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