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Tangedco copes with soaring demand through purchases. Auroville Consulting predicts 45% consumption rise by 2030, emphasizing renewables. National Renewable Energy Lab forecasts 30,000MW peak load in 2030. Chennai anticipates 5,600 MW demand in 2030, targeting 75% solar power use by 2030.

The Indian cricket team's head coach race has accelerated due to incumbent Rahul Dravid's reluctance to continue. The BCCI is considering foreign coaches like Stephen Fleming and Ricky Ponting, for their extensive knowledge of Indian cricket. However, the year-round commitment presents a potential deterrent, with Fleming and Ponting showing lukewarm responses as per sources.

Bomb threats in Kanpur schools linked to threats in Delhi, Noida, and Lucknow. Russian servers used for email threats prompt security measures and police investigations across multiple cities.

The 2024 Indian Premier League redefined T20 cricket, witnessing a surge in sixes. The Delhi Capitals vs. Lucknow Super Giants match set a record with 20 sixes, totaling 1,125 for the season. Punjab Kings' historic chase of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders featured 42 sixes, while Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a record IPL total of 287/3. Lucknow Super Giants also achieved the highest successful chase at Chepauk.

Passengers at Rajkot International Airport confronted IndiGo staff over a delayed flight amid chaos. A passenger complained about diabetic passengers being forced to eat sugary food and missing a flight to Seattle. IndiGo responded, expressing regret and offering assistance.

Indian IT companies adapt to US visa changes, shifting to local hiring and digital services, while American tech giants like Amazon and Google see notable increases in H-1B visa approvals.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) claims Mumbai has only 1,025 legally authorized hoardings, contributing to its substantial revenue of Rs 100 crore. However, the recent tragic incident involving an illegal hoarding collapse raises questions about the accuracy of this figure. With 16 lives lost, there's a pressing need to reassess the total number of hoardings in Mumbai for safety and regulatory purposes.

High-voltage drama unfolded at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence in north Delhi after Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, claimed in a PCR call that she had been assaulted by Kejriwal’s personal assistant, Bibhav, on the former’s instructions. Later, she went to the Civil Lines police station in order to file an FIR. The falling out between the two is particularly concerning as Kejriwal prepares for the upcoming poll campaign. Sanjay Singh addressed the issue at a press conference, praising Maliwal's work for the country and society and emphasizing that the party stands with her. BJP, on the other hand, has gone on the offensive, with Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva questioning why arrests were not made immediately and why pressure was put on Maliwal to remain silent.

The Indian cricket team will only play one warm-up game before the Twenty20 World Cup in the US and West Indies, breaking the customary two warm-up matches before a big tournament. The game must be held in New York, and despite proposals for a Florida warm-up game, Indian players have expressed reluctance to travel.

UniSuper faced an outage due to a Google Cloud deletion, restored on Thursday. CEOs Chun and Kurian highlighted the importance of backups and root cause analysis, emphasizing partnership and dedicated efforts.

Rajasthan Royals secured a spot in the top four of the Indian Premier League after Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. With six league matches remaining, five teams are still in contention for playoff spots. KKR has a 75% chance of finishing sole toppers and 25% chance of ending in sole second spot.

Severe mismanagement and chaos in Uttarkashi's Gangotri and Yamunotri yatra routes as pilgrims face traffic congestion, stranded vehicles, and lack of basic facilities, prompting protests by priests against officials' incompetence.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra refuted Amit Shah's claims about her family's election visits, questioning his knowledge of her recent Thailand trip. She conducted 'nukkas sabhas' and jan sampark meetings in Amethi and Rae Bareli, criticizing Smriti Irani and mentioning Dinesh Pratap Singh's campaign activities.

The casualties in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse in Mumbai rose to 14, with 74 injured. Bhavesh Bhinde, responsible for the hoarding, faces charges for negligence. Investigations revealed unauthorized installation and non-compliance. The NDRF is leading rescue operations to recover bodies.

Accused Ramesh Upadhyay alleges false framing by ATS in 2008 Malegaon blast case under political pressure from UPA govt. He claims evidence was fabricated to please political masters, leading to physical and psychological torture during custody.

Supreme Court cancels criminal proceedings against the principal of Indore's New Government Law College over 'Hinduphobia' allegations by Dr Farhat Khan. The court criticizes Madhya Pradesh for persecution amidst protests by ABVP and an FIR against Prof Inamur Rehman for promoting 'Collective Violence and Criminal Justice System'. The books were part of the approved syllabus.