Total dues owed by electricity distribution companies to power producers rose nearly 24% to ₹1,36,966 crore in December 2020 compared to the same month a year ago, reflecting stress in the sector. The distribution companies (discoms) owed a total of ₹1,10,660 crore to power generation firms in December 2019, according to portal PRAAPTI (Payment Ratification And Analysis in Power procurement for bringing Transparency in Invoicing of generators). The portal was launched in May 2018 to bring in transparency in power purchase transactions between the generators and discoms. In December 2020, the total overdue amount, which was not cleared even after 45 days of grace period offered by generators, stood at ₹1,27,498 crore as against ₹97,835 crore in the year-ago period. According to the latest data on the portal, total outstanding dues in December dipped on a month-on-month basis. In November 2020, the total outstanding dues of discoms stood at ₹1,40,741 crore. The overdue amount ... » Learn More about Discoms’ outstanding dues to power gencos rise nearly 24% to ₹1.36 lakh crore in December
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IAEA says deeply concerned about unreported nuclear material in Iran
Video Player Close VIENNA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was deeply concerned about unreported nuclear material in Iran, said its chief on Monday. The presence of multiple uranium particles of anthropogenic origin is a clear indication that nuclear material and/or equipment contaminated by nuclear material has been present at a location not declared by Iran, Director General Rafael Grossi said at an IAEA board of governors online meeting. "In the absence of a technically credible explanation from Iran, the agency is deeply concerned that undeclared nuclear material may have been present at this undeclared location and that such nuclear material remains unreported by Iran under its Safeguards Agreement," he said. Iran has not answered any of the IAEA's questions relating to the possible presence of nuclear material at three other locations either, he added. Grossi told reporters after the meeting that his agency has lost the additional ... » Learn More about IAEA says deeply concerned about unreported nuclear material in Iran
In first post-White House speech, Trump calls for Republican party unity
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now Patnaik takes first jab of Covaxin View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Donald Trump Trump hints at a 2024 re-run for White House #Donald Trump ''Blame Trump'' defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot #Donald Trump Court won't revive porn star's defamation suit against Donald Trump #Donald Trump Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in Capitol riot #Donald Trump Speaker Pelosi proposes 9/11-type commission to probe US Capitol storming #Donald Trump Impeachment is not the final word on Capitol riot for Trump Just In 4 min ago Registration for Covid-19 vaccine to be done through CO-WIN portal only, No app for beneficiaries yet: Govt 4 min ago Tamil Nadu should show the way to India in keeping out BJP: Rahul Gandhi 8 min ago BJP leader’s aide arrested in ... » Learn More about In first post-White House speech, Trump calls for Republican party unity
ISRO launches Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satellite, 18 co-passenger satellites
Amazonia-1 along with 18 co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh . According to an official communication, PSLV-C51 lifted off from the first launch pad of SDSC SHAR at 10:24 hours (IST) as planned. After a flight of about 17 minutes, the vehicle injected the Amazonia-1 into its intended orbit and in the succeeding one hour 38 minutes, all the 18 co-passenger satellites successfully separated from the PSLV in a predetermined sequence. ISRO chairman K Sivan congratulated team ISRO for precise injection of Amazonia-1 and 18 co-passenger satellites. Talking about the primary satellite, Amazonia-1, he said “India and ISRO feel extremely proud and honoured to launch the first satellite designed, integrated and operated by Brazil . Hearty congratulations to the Brazilian team for this achievement.’’ Brazil science, technology and innovation minister Marcos Cesar Pontes congratulated ISRO team for today’s successful ... » Learn More about ISRO launches Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satellite, 18 co-passenger satellites
Golden Globes 2021: Television Series Winners’ List
'The Crown' ruled at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on Monday. The show won in all of the four categories it was nominated for, including - Best Actress win for Emma Corrin, Best Actor win for Josh O'Connor, Best Supporting actress award for Gillian Anderson and the top honour of Best Drama Series. Read Also Golden Globes 2021 Live Updates 'The Crown' was nominated alongside 'Lovecraft Country', 'The Mandalorian', 'Ozark' and 'Ratched'. The period drama series previously won the Golden Globes in 2017 for its first season. It lost for its second and third instalments to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Succession', respectively. Also emerging as top winners of the awards season were the small-town hit comedy series ' Schitt's Creek '. The show snagged the award for Best Television Series- Musical or Comedy and Best Actress - Musical or Comedy. 'The Queen's Gambit' also won big as it took home the Golden Globe for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, ... » Learn More about Golden Globes 2021: Television Series Winners’ List
Mumbai power outage may have been handiwork of China: Report
Amidst the tense border tension between India and China, a Chinese government-linked group of hackers targeted India's critical power grid system through malware, a United States company has said in its latest study, raising suspicion whether last year's massive power outage in Mumbai was a result of the online intrusion. IMAGE: Security personnel helps a passenger deboarding a local train due to a power outage in Mumbai October 12, 2020. Photograph: ANI Photo Recorded Future, a Massachusetts-based company which studies the use of the internet by state actors, in its recent report details the campaign conducted by a China-linked threat activity group RedEcho targeting the Indian power sector. The activity was identified through a combination of large-scale automated network traffic analytics and expert analysis. Data sources include the Recorded Future Platform, SecurityTrails, Spur, Farsight and common open-source tools and techniques, the report said. On October 12, a ... » Learn More about Mumbai power outage may have been handiwork of China: Report
Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence
The UK judge who handed down his judgment on Thursday in favour of the extradition of Nirav Modi to face charges of fraud and money laundering in India said he had found no evidence of adverse political influence in the case, as claimed by the diamond merchant's legal team. In support of their claims, Modi's lawyers had deposed retired Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju -- of whom district judge Samuel Goozee was highly critical and dubbed the evidence as "less than objective and reliable". "Albeit, some political commentary could be described as ill-advised, there is nothing in the volumes of media, broadcasting or social media links that have been referred to me in the voluminous defence bundles that gives any indication that politicians are trying to influence the outcome of any trial, let alone NDM's (Nirav Deepak Modi) trial or that the trial process itself would be susceptible to such influence," Justice Goozee notes. "I reject any submission that the GOI ... » Learn More about Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence
Will you marry her? SC asks govt employee accused of rape
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School students in India discover 18 new asteroids
The International Astronomical Union (IAU), an organisation which assigns official names and designations to celestial bodies, has recently confirmed the discovery of 18 new asteroids by Indian students as part of a global science programme. Image by UKT2 from Pixabay The International Asteroid Discovery Project was conducted by STEM and Space, an organisation working towards the learning of astronomy and space science in India, along with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) as part of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) citizen science project. Over the last two years, 150 students from all around India participated in this two month long campaign to find asteroids, making this the largest asteroid discovery project in India, Mila Mitra, Co-founder and Academic Head of STEM and Space, told PTI . In the project, the students from India, and across the globe analysed the high quality astronomical data provided by ... » Learn More about School students in India discover 18 new asteroids
Just started investing in stocks? Here’s some advice
Illustration: Dominic Xavier/ Rediff.com Ajit Mishra , vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries: Rajesh Samal : I am holding some 1000 shares each of Yes Bank @ 90 / Share and Future retail Retail @ Rs 112 besides some other shares. Can you please suggest the potential of these shares in future (Coming 3-6 months)? Ajit Mishra : Better to exit yes bank and future retail and switch on to some large private banks and pharma counters. Prakash pradhan : I have the following shares with me. And I'll accumulate the ones you advice. During the last dip I have invested more on the first tens. Mine is long term. Around 10 years or more. Should I change in any of them? Since 2004 both Infosys & RIL has given a good return. My planning is to accumulate little more. Please advice. Ajit Mishra : RIL – Hold GAIL - Hold HDFC Bank - Hold Bajaj Finance - Hold State Bank - Hold TCS - Hold Infosys - Hold Century Textiles - Avoid ... » Learn More about Just started investing in stocks? Here’s some advice