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In 2021, a California teacher arrived in Portugal with four suitcases and her dog; five years later, she owns two apartments and is applying for citizenship |

In 2021, a California teacher arrived in Portugal with four suitcases and her dog; five years later, she owns two apartments and is applying for citizenship |

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Image Credit: X/ @CNN en Español Growing concerns about the cost of living and retirement security have led a number of Americans to look beyond their borders for a more sustainable way of life. An exclusive CNN feature, drawn from a conversation with the retired California teacher Paula Dreyfuss, follows the story of how she…

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Delhi govt’s CJP stir order: What it means for protesters, police and 2,800 others

Delhi govt’s CJP stir order: What it means for protesters, police and 2,800 others

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The Delhi government’s decision does not amount to a blanket clean chit to everyone who participated in the agitation. (File Photos) NEW DELHI: The Delhi government’s decision to close the chapter on further adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests offers significant relief to protesters facing the fallout of…

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California Rattlesnake Bite: California woman Linda Martin was trimming roses barefoot when a rattlesnake bit her; within 45 seconds tingling reached her jaw and tongue, and three failed 911 calls forced her husband to drive her to hospital

California Rattlesnake Bite: California woman Linda Martin was trimming roses barefoot when a rattlesnake bit her; within 45 seconds tingling reached her jaw and tongue, and three failed 911 calls forced her husband to drive her to hospital

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Image Credit: CBS LA / YouTube A Stevenson Ranch woman was rushed to the hospital after a rattlesnake that jumped out of her garden bit her. Cutting roses was part of her evening ritual, but it turned out to be nearly fatal.On Saturday evening, 25 July, Linda Martin stepped into her garden as the sun…

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Jul 30, 2026, 18:52 IST

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Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey (left) and India players celebrate after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Hockey match (right) The decision to make saffron the Indian hockey team’s primary jersey colour for the upcoming World Cup has drawn criticism from former captains Pargat Singh and Dhanraj…

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From ayurveda to insurance: Patanjali gets IRDAI nod for Rs 4,500 crore insurance entry

From ayurveda to insurance: Patanjali gets IRDAI nod for Rs 4,500 crore insurance entry

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Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved’s Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna (File Photo) Patanjali Ayurved, which is known for its herbal and other fast-moving consumer goods, is now set to enter financial services through a nearly Rs 4,500 crore acquisition.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has approved the acquisition of Magma General Insurance by…

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John Abraham was ready to return ‘Garam Masala’ fee, was “Sweating” doing comedy reveals Akshay Kumar

John Abraham was ready to return ‘Garam Masala’ fee, was “Sweating” doing comedy reveals Akshay Kumar

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Akshay Kumar revealed John Abraham nearly quit Garam Masala, sweating through comedy scenes and asking director Priyadarshan to drop him. Abraham was even ready to return his fee before Priyadarshan calmed him down. The director also denied old rumours of Akshay trimming Abraham’s scenes, calling them baseless. ‘Garam Masala’ (2005), starring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham…

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The 16,000-year-old Pando appears to be a forest, but scientists say all 47,000 trees belong to a single living organism

The 16,000-year-old Pando appears to be a forest, but scientists say all 47,000 trees belong to a single living organism

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At first sight, Pando appears to be an ordinary forest of thousands of trembling aspen trees stretching across Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. As reported by PBS, the reality beneath the ground is far more unusual. Those estimated 47,000 trunks are not separate trees competing for space, but parts of a single living organism connected by…

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Who was Billy Ray Smith Jr.? Inside the Chargers legend’s remarkable NFL career, family life, broadcasting journey, and death at 64

Who was Billy Ray Smith Jr.? Inside the Chargers legend’s remarkable NFL career, family life, broadcasting journey, and death at 64

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Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. during his football career. Smith died at the age of 64 after a battle with dementia caused by CTE (Getty Images) Billy Ray Smith Jr., one of the greatest linebackers in San Diego Chargers history and a College Football Hall…

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In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying 41 hectares for stone used in historic buildings

In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying 41 hectares for stone used in historic buildings

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Hermitage quarry beside Oaken Wood. Under the soil sits Kentish ragstone, which Kent county council says is crucial for the conservation of ancient buildings. In 1600, Oaken Wood near Maidstone was already an established English woodland; in 2026, Kent County Council proposed turning 41 hectares of it into a stone quarry, reports the Guardian.The Reform-led…

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For decades, India’s energy challenge could be simply summed up: build more capacity. More coal, more transmission lines, more renewable energy. Solar, in particular, became the poster child of the country’s clean energy ambitions.Now, success has created a new problem.Across India’s vast solar parks, electricity is increasingly generated faster than the grid can absorb it. Panels continue to harvest abundant sunshine, but not every electron finds a home.It is an irony few would have predicted a decade ago.India’s solar revolution is no longer constrained primarily by a lack of generation capacity. It is increasingly constrained by the ability to move, store and use the electricity it produces.That paradox, producing too much clean electricity at the wrong time, could define the next phase of India’s energy transition.From solar laggard to powerhouseIndia’s solar story has been one of the country’s most remarkable infrastructure transformations.India gets 250–300 sunny days a year in most parts of the country, with solar insolation of 4–7 kWh per square metre per day. A recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) says India’s installed solar capacity has expanded from just 3 GW in 2014 to around 157 GW by May 2026.Solar has emerged as the largest contributor within India’s renewable energy portfolio, overtaking other clean energy sources in installed capacity, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB).The country now ranks third globally in installed solar capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, reflecting how rapidly India has scaled deployment.This growth has helped transform India’s wider electricity system.As of October 2025, non-fossil fuel sources accounted for more than half of India’s installed electricity capacity, another milestone highlighted by the PIB.The expansion also underpins India’s Panchamrit commitments announced at COP26, including achieving 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030 and ultimately reaching net-zero emissions by 2070.Yet the country’s greatest solar success has also exposed its weakest link.The paradoxThe warning signs are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.According to a written reply in Parliament by minister of state for Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, India curtailed 8,133 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of solar electricity during the April–June period because the grid could not absorb all the renewable power being generated.The curtailment rose from 2,417 GWh in April to 3,235 GWh in May before easing slightly to 2,481 GWh in June, according to government data reported by Reuters.The government attributed the restrictions to grid security requirements and a mismatch between renewable energy projects coming online ahead of the transmission infrastructure needed to evacuate that power.In effect, India is generating clean electricity that cannot always be delivered to consumers.The problem is not confined to isolated projects. Government data also show that around 21 GW of renewable energy capacity is currently connected through temporary transmission arrangements, while another 12 GW cannot inject full power into the grid because of transmission constraints.Why more solar can stress the gridAt first glance, the situation seems counterintuitive.How can a country simultaneously require more renewable energy while asking existing solar plants to reduce output?The answer lies in how electricity systems function.Solar generation peaks around midday, when sunshine is strongest.Electricity demand, however, often reaches its highest point after sunset, precisely when solar output begins to fall.The result is a widening mismatch between when electricity is generated and when it is most needed.The EAC-PM working paper argues that India’s electricity challenge has fundamentally changed. “The active constraint for the grid has shifted from generation capacity to flexibility,” the report says.The paper describes India’s increasingly pronounced “duck curve,” a phenomenon seen in many high-renewable electricity systems where solar generation creates a deep trough in daytime demand from conventional power plants, followed by a steep evening surge once the sun sets.The transformation has been rapid.Between May 2023 and May 2026, the evening net-load ramp nearly doubled, from about 36 GW to 74 GW, while the morning decline as solar flooded the grid almost tripled, from 18 GW to 53 GW, according to the EAC-PM analysis.What is driving itThe surge has been driven by a combination of ambitious policy support and falling solar costs.Government flagship programmes such as PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aim to install rooftop solar systems in one crore households. By December 2025, 23.9 lakh households had already installed rooftop systems with around 7 GW of capacity, while more than Rs 13,464 crore had been released as subsidies, according to the PIB.Meanwhile, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules, with a total outlay of Rs 24,000 crore, seeks to build domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce import dependence.India has also accelerated utility-scale solar parks and expanded renewable procurement through competitive bidding.The result has been unprecedented capacity addition. According to NITI Aayog’s India Climate and Energy Dashboard, renewable energy capacity increased from 58 GW in 2020–21 to around 283 GW by May 2026, with solar alone contributing approximately 157 GW.The grid is changing fastElectricity demand itself is rising at remarkable speed.According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), peak demand increased from 190 GW in 2020–21 to around 250 GW in 2024–25, while annual electricity requirement rose from 1,276 billion units to 1,694 billion units over the same period.The trend has continued.On May 21, 2026, India’s grid recorded its highest-ever demand, touching 270.8 GW, according to the EAC-PM.Yet that same day revealed another striking reality.Electricity traded on the Indian Energy Exchange cleared at just Rs 1.56 per unit at 1 pm, when solar generation flooded the grid. By 6.30 pm, after sunset, prices had surged to the market ceiling of Rs 10 per unit.India is not short of electricity during the day. It is short of flexibility after dark.Another hurdle lies in India’s domestic manufacturing ecosystem. Even as the government pushes for self-reliance in solar equipment, manufacturers are struggling with shortages of locally made solar cells.According to Reuters, nearly one-third of India’s small and medium-sized solar module manufacturers have halted production, while others have cut operating days because of waiting periods of up to eight months for domestic cells. With India still relying on China for around 95% of its solar cell imports, the supply crunch threatens to slow capacity expansion and raise production costs, exposing the gap between policy ambition and manufacturing readiness.Will the boom continue?Almost certainly.India’s clean energy targets remain among the world’s most ambitious, and policy momentum shows little sign of slowing. The challenge, however, is shifting from building generation assets to building an electricity system capable of handling them.Flattening even half of a typical summer evening demand ramp would require around 130 GWh of battery discharge, far exceeding India’s present storage capability.While pumped hydro projects have advanced steadily, battery deployment remains well behind projections. Recent additions have raised battery energy storage capacity to around 2.7 GW, but a substantial gap remains.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRecognising this, proposed amendments to the Electricity Act and consumer rules seek to formally integrate energy storage into India’s power system, deepen electricity markets, strengthen non-fossil obligations and accelerate time-of-day tariffs, all intended to improve grid flexibility.The next chapterIndia’s solar journey is, in many ways, a victim of its own success.The next decade of India’s energy transition will be defined less by the number of panels installed than by the intelligence of the grid behind them. Transmission lines, batteries, storage technologies, flexible markets and smarter demand management will determine whether India’s abundant sunshine translates into reliable clean power.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorSubhadra SrivastavaSubhadra Srivastava is a journalist with The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international and national affairs. With over three years of experience, she focuses on national and global developments, conflict, diplomacy and their impact on India. Her work combines breaking news with in-depth analysis, offering readers context and clarity on the stories shaping the world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under ProbeMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP Protesters123Photostories5 things difficult people teach you that kind people never canNTR to Prabhas, Ranbir Kapoor: 10 actors who portrayed Lord Ram on the silver screenWhen every negative pregnancy test hurts a little more: Doctors explain why fertility burnout is becoming the hidden mental health crisis nobody talks aboutWhy every designer suddenly had a ‘story’ and not just a collection at the India Couture Week 2026From ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ to ‘Mutiny’: Hollywood releases of August 20265 plants people grow for luck, that have better practical benefits that many probably haven’t heard aboutMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNHL Trade RumorsKerala Engineering rank listBhagat SinghByelection todayFranz KafkaFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

For decades, India’s energy challenge could be simply summed up: build more capacity. More coal, more transmission lines, more renewable energy. Solar, in particular, became the poster child of the country’s clean energy ambitions.Now, success has created a new problem.Across India’s vast solar parks, electricity is increasingly generated faster than the grid can absorb it. Panels continue to harvest abundant sunshine, but not every electron finds a home.It is an irony few would have predicted a decade ago.India’s solar revolution is no longer constrained primarily by a lack of generation capacity. It is increasingly constrained by the ability to move, store and use the electricity it produces.That paradox, producing too much clean electricity at the wrong time, could define the next phase of India’s energy transition.From solar laggard to powerhouseIndia’s solar story has been one of the country’s most remarkable infrastructure transformations.India gets 250–300 sunny days a year in most parts of the country, with solar insolation of 4–7 kWh per square metre per day. A recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) says India’s installed solar capacity has expanded from just 3 GW in 2014 to around 157 GW by May 2026.Solar has emerged as the largest contributor within India’s renewable energy portfolio, overtaking other clean energy sources in installed capacity, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB).The country now ranks third globally in installed solar capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, reflecting how rapidly India has scaled deployment.This growth has helped transform India’s wider electricity system.As of October 2025, non-fossil fuel sources accounted for more than half of India’s installed electricity capacity, another milestone highlighted by the PIB.The expansion also underpins India’s Panchamrit commitments announced at COP26, including achieving 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030 and ultimately reaching net-zero emissions by 2070.Yet the country’s greatest solar success has also exposed its weakest link.The paradoxThe warning signs are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.According to a written reply in Parliament by minister of state for Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, India curtailed 8,133 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of solar electricity during the April–June period because the grid could not absorb all the renewable power being generated.The curtailment rose from 2,417 GWh in April to 3,235 GWh in May before easing slightly to 2,481 GWh in June, according to government data reported by Reuters.The government attributed the restrictions to grid security requirements and a mismatch between renewable energy projects coming online ahead of the transmission infrastructure needed to evacuate that power.In effect, India is generating clean electricity that cannot always be delivered to consumers.The problem is not confined to isolated projects. Government data also show that around 21 GW of renewable energy capacity is currently connected through temporary transmission arrangements, while another 12 GW cannot inject full power into the grid because of transmission constraints.Why more solar can stress the gridAt first glance, the situation seems counterintuitive.How can a country simultaneously require more renewable energy while asking existing solar plants to reduce output?The answer lies in how electricity systems function.Solar generation peaks around midday, when sunshine is strongest.Electricity demand, however, often reaches its highest point after sunset, precisely when solar output begins to fall.The result is a widening mismatch between when electricity is generated and when it is most needed.The EAC-PM working paper argues that India’s electricity challenge has fundamentally changed. “The active constraint for the grid has shifted from generation capacity to flexibility,” the report says.The paper describes India’s increasingly pronounced “duck curve,” a phenomenon seen in many high-renewable electricity systems where solar generation creates a deep trough in daytime demand from conventional power plants, followed by a steep evening surge once the sun sets.The transformation has been rapid.Between May 2023 and May 2026, the evening net-load ramp nearly doubled, from about 36 GW to 74 GW, while the morning decline as solar flooded the grid almost tripled, from 18 GW to 53 GW, according to the EAC-PM analysis.What is driving itThe surge has been driven by a combination of ambitious policy support and falling solar costs.Government flagship programmes such as PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aim to install rooftop solar systems in one crore households. By December 2025, 23.9 lakh households had already installed rooftop systems with around 7 GW of capacity, while more than Rs 13,464 crore had been released as subsidies, according to the PIB.Meanwhile, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar PV modules, with a total outlay of Rs 24,000 crore, seeks to build domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce import dependence.India has also accelerated utility-scale solar parks and expanded renewable procurement through competitive bidding.The result has been unprecedented capacity addition. According to NITI Aayog’s India Climate and Energy Dashboard, renewable energy capacity increased from 58 GW in 2020–21 to around 283 GW by May 2026, with solar alone contributing approximately 157 GW.The grid is changing fastElectricity demand itself is rising at remarkable speed.According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), peak demand increased from 190 GW in 2020–21 to around 250 GW in 2024–25, while annual electricity requirement rose from 1,276 billion units to 1,694 billion units over the same period.The trend has continued.On May 21, 2026, India’s grid recorded its highest-ever demand, touching 270.8 GW, according to the EAC-PM.Yet that same day revealed another striking reality.Electricity traded on the Indian Energy Exchange cleared at just Rs 1.56 per unit at 1 pm, when solar generation flooded the grid. By 6.30 pm, after sunset, prices had surged to the market ceiling of Rs 10 per unit.India is not short of electricity during the day. It is short of flexibility after dark.Another hurdle lies in India’s domestic manufacturing ecosystem. Even as the government pushes for self-reliance in solar equipment, manufacturers are struggling with shortages of locally made solar cells.According to Reuters, nearly one-third of India’s small and medium-sized solar module manufacturers have halted production, while others have cut operating days because of waiting periods of up to eight months for domestic cells. With India still relying on China for around 95% of its solar cell imports, the supply crunch threatens to slow capacity expansion and raise production costs, exposing the gap between policy ambition and manufacturing readiness.Will the boom continue?Almost certainly.India’s clean energy targets remain among the world’s most ambitious, and policy momentum shows little sign of slowing. The challenge, however, is shifting from building generation assets to building an electricity system capable of handling them.Flattening even half of a typical summer evening demand ramp would require around 130 GWh of battery discharge, far exceeding India’s present storage capability.While pumped hydro projects have advanced steadily, battery deployment remains well behind projections. Recent additions have raised battery energy storage capacity to around 2.7 GW, but a substantial gap remains.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRecognising this, proposed amendments to the Electricity Act and consumer rules seek to formally integrate energy storage into India’s power system, deepen electricity markets, strengthen non-fossil obligations and accelerate time-of-day tariffs, all intended to improve grid flexibility.The next chapterIndia’s solar journey is, in many ways, a victim of its own success.The next decade of India’s energy transition will be defined less by the number of panels installed than by the intelligence of the grid behind them. Transmission lines, batteries, storage technologies, flexible markets and smarter demand management will determine whether India’s abundant sunshine translates into reliable clean power.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorSubhadra SrivastavaSubhadra Srivastava is a journalist with The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international and national affairs. With over three years of experience, she focuses on national and global developments, conflict, diplomacy and their impact on India. Her work combines breaking news with in-depth analysis, offering readers context and clarity on the stories shaping the world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under ProbeMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP Protesters123Photostories5 things difficult people teach you that kind people never canNTR to Prabhas, Ranbir Kapoor: 10 actors who portrayed Lord Ram on the silver screenWhen every negative pregnancy test hurts a little more: Doctors explain why fertility burnout is becoming the hidden mental health crisis nobody talks aboutWhy every designer suddenly had a ‘story’ and not just a collection at the India Couture Week 2026From ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ to ‘Mutiny’: Hollywood releases of August 20265 plants people grow for luck, that have better practical benefits that many probably haven’t heard aboutMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNHL Trade RumorsKerala Engineering rank listBhagat SinghByelection todayFranz KafkaFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

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For decades, India’s energy challenge could be simply summed up: build more capacity. More coal, more transmission lines, more renewable energy. Solar, in particular, became the poster child of the country’s clean energy ambitions.Now, success has created a new problem.Across India’s vast solar parks, electricity is increasingly generated faster than the grid can absorb it….

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‘Jana Nayagan’ editor Pradeep E Ragav on the film’s piracy leak: ‘I still haven’t gotten over the incident’

‘Jana Nayagan’ editor Pradeep E Ragav on the film’s piracy leak: ‘I still haven’t gotten over the incident’

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Months after ‘Jana Nayagan’ became the centre of one of Tamil cinema’s biggest piracy cases, editor Pradeep E Ragav has spoken about the emotional toll the incident has taken on him. The editor said the leak continues to haunt him despite the arrests made by the authorities. His comments come after the film eventually made…

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New study suggests many dinosaurs may have died within hours, not months, after the asteroid struck Earth

New study suggests many dinosaurs may have died within hours, not months, after the asteroid struck Earth

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For decades, the extinction of the dinosaurs has usually been pictured as a slow collapse. An asteroid struck Earth, sunlight faded behind dust, temperatures changed, and ecosystems gradually unravelled. That broad sequence still stands, yet a new study argues that the first chapter of the catastrophe may have unfolded far more quickly than many imagined….

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No further action against CJP protesters, Delhi govt says; criminal antecedents excluded

No further action against CJP protesters, Delhi govt says; criminal antecedents excluded

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Delhi Police debunk ‘gunshot injury’ claim linked to July 20 Jantar Mantar protest NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police will not take any adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests in the national capital, though those with criminal antecedents will continue to face action, according to a Delhi government order.As…

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4 migrants die attempting to cross English Channel on overloaded ‘taxi boats’

4 migrants die attempting to cross English Channel on overloaded ‘taxi boats’

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French officials said the vessel had been operating as a “taxi boat”. Four migrants died in two separate attempts to cross the English Channel overnight, French authorities said, highlighting the dangers of increasingly common “taxi boats” used by smuggling networks to ferry people to the UK.The first incident occurred late Wednesday night near Hardelot, on…

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. Lok Sabha passes Vande Mataram Bill amid opposition protests over NEET paper leak and alleged police action on students.Over 200 academicians write to Priyanka Gandhi, objecting to her remarks on IIT Madras director V Kamakoti.Nitin Gadkari says E20 fuel may reduce mileage by up to 6%, but tests found no engine failures linked to ethanol blendingHockey India explains saffron World Cup jersey, citing better visibility on blue turf and national symbolismIran claims it destroyed three US F-35 fighter jets in Jordan; Washington has not confirmed the claim.Here are top five news stories: Lok Sabha passes Vande Mataram Bill as opposition protestsParliament remained disrupted as the Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending legal protection to Vande Mataram.The opposition protested over the alleged police action against student protesters and demanded home minister Amit Shah’s resignation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government’s handling of the NEET paper leak and called for broader education reforms. Read full story Watch ₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under Probe’Mockery is no substitute for reasoned engagement’: Oer 200 academicians write to Priyanka GandhiMore than 200 academicians have written an open letter to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra objecting to her remarks, widely seen as targeting IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti during the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak Bill.The signatories said Parliament should encourage reasoned debate rather than ridicule and argued that reducing a scholar to a label undermines scientific temper. They highlighted Kamakoti’s academic achievements and contributions to research, urging public representatives to challenge ideas with evidence instead of personal remarks that discourage academic participation in public discourse. Read full storyE20 petrol may cut mileage by up to 6%, but no engine failures found: GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament that petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce vehicle fuel efficiency by 2% to 6%, depending on the vehicle and its age. However, extensive testing by ARAI, SIAM and Indian Oil found no evidence of engine failures linked to E20 fuel.Gadkari said the fuel improves acceleration, ride quality and reduces carbon emissions by around 30%. He added that India’s ethanol blending programme has been implemented gradually with scientific validation and manufacturers continue to honour warranty claims for E20-compatible vehicles. Read full storyIndia’s hockey teams will wear saffron instead of blue at the 2026 World CupHockey India has defended its decision to replace the traditional blue jersey with saffron for the men’s and women’s teams at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The federation said the move was driven by technical concerns, as blue jerseys blended with modern blue synthetic pitches, affecting player visibility.Coaches and players suggested alternative colours before saffron was selected. Hockey India also said saffron symbolises courage and national pride as one of the colours of the Indian flag. Former captain Viren Rasquinha criticised the decision, saying blue remains part of India’s hockey identity. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyIran claims missile strike destroyed three US F-35 fighter jets in JordanIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it destroyed three US F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and severely damaged three more in a missile strike on Jordan’s al-Azraq Air Base. Tehran said the attack was retaliation for recent US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.The United States has not confirmed the claim, and there is no independent verification. The reported attack comes amid escalating military exchanges across the region, with US strikes targeting IRGC facilities and Iran launching missiles towards US-linked sites, raising concerns over a wider regional conflict. Read full storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under ProbeMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP Protesters123Photostories5 things difficult people teach you that kind people never canNTR to Prabhas, Ranbir Kapoor: 10 actors who portrayed Lord Ram on the silver screenWhen every negative pregnancy test hurts a little more: Doctors explain why fertility burnout is becoming the hidden mental health crisis nobody talks aboutWhy every designer suddenly had a ‘story’ and not just a collection at the India Couture Week 2026From ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ to ‘Mutiny’: Hollywood releases of August 20265 plants people grow for luck, that have better practical benefits that many probably haven’t heard aboutMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNHL Trade RumorsKerala Engineering rank listBhagat SinghByelection todayFranz KafkaFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

. Lok Sabha passes Vande Mataram Bill amid opposition protests over NEET paper leak and alleged police action on students.Over 200 academicians write to Priyanka Gandhi, objecting to her remarks on IIT Madras director V Kamakoti.Nitin Gadkari says E20 fuel may reduce mileage by up to 6%, but tests found no engine failures linked to ethanol blendingHockey India explains saffron World Cup jersey, citing better visibility on blue turf and national symbolismIran claims it destroyed three US F-35 fighter jets in Jordan; Washington has not confirmed the claim.Here are top five news stories: Lok Sabha passes Vande Mataram Bill as opposition protestsParliament remained disrupted as the Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending legal protection to Vande Mataram.The opposition protested over the alleged police action against student protesters and demanded home minister Amit Shah’s resignation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government’s handling of the NEET paper leak and called for broader education reforms. Read full story Watch ₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under Probe’Mockery is no substitute for reasoned engagement’: Oer 200 academicians write to Priyanka GandhiMore than 200 academicians have written an open letter to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra objecting to her remarks, widely seen as targeting IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti during the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak Bill.The signatories said Parliament should encourage reasoned debate rather than ridicule and argued that reducing a scholar to a label undermines scientific temper. They highlighted Kamakoti’s academic achievements and contributions to research, urging public representatives to challenge ideas with evidence instead of personal remarks that discourage academic participation in public discourse. Read full storyE20 petrol may cut mileage by up to 6%, but no engine failures found: GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament that petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce vehicle fuel efficiency by 2% to 6%, depending on the vehicle and its age. However, extensive testing by ARAI, SIAM and Indian Oil found no evidence of engine failures linked to E20 fuel.Gadkari said the fuel improves acceleration, ride quality and reduces carbon emissions by around 30%. He added that India’s ethanol blending programme has been implemented gradually with scientific validation and manufacturers continue to honour warranty claims for E20-compatible vehicles. Read full storyIndia’s hockey teams will wear saffron instead of blue at the 2026 World CupHockey India has defended its decision to replace the traditional blue jersey with saffron for the men’s and women’s teams at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The federation said the move was driven by technical concerns, as blue jerseys blended with modern blue synthetic pitches, affecting player visibility.Coaches and players suggested alternative colours before saffron was selected. Hockey India also said saffron symbolises courage and national pride as one of the colours of the Indian flag. Former captain Viren Rasquinha criticised the decision, saying blue remains part of India’s hockey identity. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyIran claims missile strike destroyed three US F-35 fighter jets in JordanIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it destroyed three US F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and severely damaged three more in a missile strike on Jordan’s al-Azraq Air Base. Tehran said the attack was retaliation for recent US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.The United States has not confirmed the claim, and there is no independent verification. The reported attack comes amid escalating military exchanges across the region, with US strikes targeting IRGC facilities and Iran launching missiles towards US-linked sites, raising concerns over a wider regional conflict. Read full storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under ProbeMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP Protesters123Photostories5 things difficult people teach you that kind people never canNTR to Prabhas, Ranbir Kapoor: 10 actors who portrayed Lord Ram on the silver screenWhen every negative pregnancy test hurts a little more: Doctors explain why fertility burnout is becoming the hidden mental health crisis nobody talks aboutWhy every designer suddenly had a ‘story’ and not just a collection at the India Couture Week 2026From ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ to ‘Mutiny’: Hollywood releases of August 20265 plants people grow for luck, that have better practical benefits that many probably haven’t heard aboutMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNHL Trade RumorsKerala Engineering rank listBhagat SinghByelection todayFranz KafkaFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

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