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With scanty rain and RE deficit, Karnataka falls short of power while demand surges

The failure of the southwest monsoon and a surge in demand across various sectors has resulted in an unprecedented power situation in Karnataka with a mismatch in availability in demand. While the previous year’s power demand in the State on October 9 was 8,818 MW, on the same day this…

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What to know about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza

As Israel bombards the Gaza Strip, residents are expected to face an ‘utter disaster’ in the coming days.

Al Jazeera

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East expert Ian Parmeter on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict

Hamas’ attack on Israel has unleashed a horrific conflict. Breaking out over the weekend, Palestinians murdered Israeli civilians and are threatening to execute many hostages. Israel countered with mass aerial bombing and has cut off electricity, water and food going into the Gaza Strip.

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The reality of Israel’s ‘total siege’ on Gaza – where two million Palestinians are trapped in a 25 mile stretch of land

Medics in Gaza warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of water, power, food and fuel being blocked for two million civilians

The Independent UK

‘No place is safe’ in Gaza as Israel lays siege to Hamas-held enclave

Israel laid “total siege” to the Gaza Strip on Monday, vowing to cut off food, water and electricity supplies to the impoverished enclave as it pounded the Hamas-ruled territory in retaliation for a brazen and bloody incursion that caught Israel’s vaunted security apparatus completely off guard.

France 24

World’s largest offshore windfarm project starts powering UK grid

First of 277 turbines goes into operation at site that will produce enough energy for 6m homes

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: Netanyahu vows to ‘change the Middle East’, Noel Pearson’s fears for no vote, power cost relief

Indigenous leader says failure means ‘middle path’ to reconciliation will be gone, and falling wholesale prices expected to deliver cheaper electricity

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‘Bombs are falling all around us’: fear in Gaza as Israel vows to tighten siege

Civilians sheltering from constant bombardment also face electricity shutdown and food and fuel blockade

The Guardian - UK

The dark side of electric vehicles: Here are the countries where driving an EV can be dirtiest

Much of the world still relies heavily on coal, natural gas, and other carbon-emitting fossil fuels to generate electricity.

Fortune

MSMEs continue their protest against electricity tariff, submit petition to District Collectors

MSMEs in TN protest hike in electricity charges, submit rep to District Collectors. Thousands hoist black flags. Demands incl. withdrawal of hike in fixed charges, removal of peak hour & network charges, revocation of multi-year tariff. 210 petitions submitted in Tiruchi. Fast in Chennai on Oct 16 if demands not…

The Hindu

Full might of Israel lays seige to Gaza as battles with Hamas rage on

Medics in Gaza warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of water, power, food and fuel being blocked for two million civilians

The Independent UK

Hope for power bill relief as eastern Australia’s wholesale electricity price tumbles

Exclusive: September quarter average fell to $63 a megawatt hour, partly thanks to milder winter and increased renewables

The Guardian - AU

AIADMK flags MSME strike against power tariff hike in Assembly

AIADMK raises issue of MSMEs striking over electricity tariff hikes in TN Assembly. Speaker M. Appavu says 10 legislators have given notices on the issue, to be taken up on Tuesday. Electricity Minister Thangam Thennarasu to give reply to concerns.

The Hindu

Left parties stage protest against power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh

Left parties & farmers protest hike in electricity charges in Chittoor. CPI, CPM & Rythu Sangam allege public burdened by adjustment, true-up, fuel duty & surcharges. Smart meters to withdraw free electricity from farmers. Govt plans to buy meters for ₹25K to earn commissions. Stir to continue for a week.

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Thousands eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next week

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Hindu

CPI(M) delegation meets Stalin, submits representation

Delegation of CPI(M) leaders met CM M.K. Stalin, thanked him for implementing Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. Representation submitted on slew of issues incl. Vachathi HC order, electricity tariff hike, old pension scheme & part-time teachers. CPI(M) to seek more seats from DMK in LS polls, oppose AIADMK & BJP.

The Canberra Times

Electricity bill rises in ACT kept just below inflation over past year

Gas costs rose by 14 per cent, well above inflation.

The Guardian - UK

Ed Miliband to announce Labour plan to boost energy independence and cut bills

Exclusive: Party says bill would enable UK electricity system to be fully based on clean power by 2030

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‘People are fearful of what’s to come’: Gaza civilians flee waves of Israeli strikes

Palestinians seek refuge but electricity and gas have been cut off and medical infrastructure is on its knees

The Hindu

Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan seeks probe into decision to revoke and then reinstate long-term power supply contracts

kerala leader of opposition V D Satheesan alleges conspiracy by LDF govt & KSERC in revoking long-term power supply contracts entered by KSEB. He demands probe & opposes any additional financial burden on consumers. He claims the contracts, signed during UDF rule, have helped Kerala remain free of power restrictions.…

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Attack on village cafe kills dozens; how the war in Ukraine gave the EU a newfound sense of purpose

The Hindu

Plate of woes for Janakeeya Hotels

Kerala's Janakeeya Hotels offer affordable meals to people, but the discontinuation of subsidy has led to a drop in patronage. Kudumbashree women entrepreneurs allege they were not informed and are now struggling to make ends meet. Local bodies are yet to pay rent, electricity, and water charges. Kudumbashree is urging…

The Guardian - UK

Global carbon emissions from electric power may peak this year, report says

Thinktank says rapid growth of wind and solar is near rate required if world is to hit 2030 target as part of 1.5C pathway

The Hindu

Kerala govt. will ask regulatory commission to restore power supply contracts

The State government will ask the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to re-examine its decision not to approve a clutch of long-term power supply agreements totalling 465 MW entered into by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

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South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

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