September 24, 2026

KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Brick kilns across south Kashmir ground to a halt Saturday as migrant labourers stayed indoors, rattled by the killing of two co-workers barely 2km away and wondering if they should leave — or stay and earn.Around 11am, Sunil Kumar, 34, and fellow labourer Renku Yadav stepped out of brick kiln No 515 in Hablishi village of Kulgam district to buy atta and pulses after running out of food. They had barely walked a short distance when the kiln owner chased after them, urging them to return.Fear had settled over the village after terrorists fatally shot two migrant labourers Friday evening at a brick kiln in neighbouring Kilam — killing Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28, from Chhattisgarh.The attack raised concerns about the resurgence of targeted killings of non-native people in Kashmir. In 2022, a series of targeted attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 10 labourers.Terrorists tend to target “soft targets” such as migrant workers, who arrive in Kashmir every year between March and Nov — the seasonal workforce engaged in labour-intensive tasks on farms, construction sites and brick kilns.Kumar lives beside the kiln in a shelter built by stacking bricks without cement. The temporary rooms become home during the brick-making season.He has worked in J&K since 2007 and has spent nearly a decade at the same kiln, moulding clay bricks before they are fired. “Life has been peaceful in recent years. We work during the day, cook in the evening, listen to songs and speak to our families,” Kumar said.“We have seen such attacks in Kashmir, but what can a labourer do? We have to earn a living,” said Kumar, who came from Lucknow on July 16 with 12 more men for a monthly wage of Rs 18,000.Brick kiln owners fear a repeat of earlier years when attacks on migrant workers triggered an exodus, crippling businesses dependent on seasonal labour. “We came here for three months. We don’t think the situation is so bad that we should leave immediately,” Kumar assured.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesZakir Ansari, 23, from Bareilly said he and nine men reached Kashmir in early July through a contractor. “Our family called all night worried, but we told them we were fine,” he said, adding that security personnel visited and assured their safety.Lt governor Manoj Sinha chaired a security review and directed officials to protect migrant workers. CM Omar Abdullah condemned the killings and announced Rs 10 lakh each for the victims’ families, in addition to Rs 6 lakh being provided by district administration.Political ripples followed the killings. NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah questioned why such attacks surface whenever the demand for restoration of J&K’s statehood gathers momentum, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and PDP. BJP’s Sunil Sharma called the remarks “very strange”, while PDP functionary Iltija Mufti urged that “a moment of grief shouldn’t be politicised”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Brick kilns across south Kashmir ground to a halt Saturday as migrant labourers stayed indoors, rattled by the killing of two co-workers barely 2km away and wondering if they should leave — or stay and earn.Around 11am, Sunil Kumar, 34, and fellow labourer Renku Yadav stepped out of brick kiln No 515 in Hablishi village of Kulgam district to buy atta and pulses after running out of food. They had barely walked a short distance when the kiln owner chased after them, urging them to return.Fear had settled over the village after terrorists fatally shot two migrant labourers Friday evening at a brick kiln in neighbouring Kilam — killing Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28, from Chhattisgarh.The attack raised concerns about the resurgence of targeted killings of non-native people in Kashmir. In 2022, a series of targeted attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 10 labourers.Terrorists tend to target “soft targets” such as migrant workers, who arrive in Kashmir every year between March and Nov — the seasonal workforce engaged in labour-intensive tasks on farms, construction sites and brick kilns.Kumar lives beside the kiln in a shelter built by stacking bricks without cement. The temporary rooms become home during the brick-making season.He has worked in J&K since 2007 and has spent nearly a decade at the same kiln, moulding clay bricks before they are fired. “Life has been peaceful in recent years. We work during the day, cook in the evening, listen to songs and speak to our families,” Kumar said.“We have seen such attacks in Kashmir, but what can a labourer do? We have to earn a living,” said Kumar, who came from Lucknow on July 16 with 12 more men for a monthly wage of Rs 18,000.Brick kiln owners fear a repeat of earlier years when attacks on migrant workers triggered an exodus, crippling businesses dependent on seasonal labour. “We came here for three months. We don’t think the situation is so bad that we should leave immediately,” Kumar assured.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesZakir Ansari, 23, from Bareilly said he and nine men reached Kashmir in early July through a contractor. “Our family called all night worried, but we told them we were fine,” he said, adding that security personnel visited and assured their safety.Lt governor Manoj Sinha chaired a security review and directed officials to protect migrant workers. CM Omar Abdullah condemned the killings and announced Rs 10 lakh each for the victims’ families, in addition to Rs 6 lakh being provided by district administration.Political ripples followed the killings. NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah questioned why such attacks surface whenever the demand for restoration of J&K’s statehood gathers momentum, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and PDP. BJP’s Sunil Sharma called the remarks “very strange”, while PDP functionary Iltija Mufti urged that “a moment of grief shouldn’t be politicised”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Fear stalks Kashmir’s brick kilns after terrorists kill 2 migrant workers

KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Brick kilns across south Kashmir ground to a halt Saturday as migrant labourers stayed indoors, rattled by the killing of two co-workers barely 2km away and wondering if they should leave — or stay and earn.Around 11am, Sunil Kumar, 34, and fellow labourer Renku Yadav stepped out of brick kiln No 515 in Hablishi village of Kulgam district to buy atta and pulses after running out of food. They had barely walked a short distance when the kiln owner chased after them, urging them to return.Fear had settled over the village after terrorists fatally shot two migrant labourers Friday evening at a brick kiln in neighbouring Kilam — killing Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28, from Chhattisgarh.The attack raised concerns about the resurgence of targeted killings of non-native people in Kashmir. In 2022, a series of targeted attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 10 labourers.Terrorists tend to target “soft targets” such as migrant workers, who arrive in Kashmir every year between March and Nov — the seasonal workforce engaged in labour-intensive tasks on farms, construction sites and brick kilns.Kumar lives beside the kiln in a shelter built by stacking bricks without cement. The temporary rooms become home during the brick-making season.He has worked in J&K since 2007 and has spent nearly a decade at the same kiln, moulding clay bricks before they are fired. “Life has been peaceful in recent years. We work during the day, cook in the evening, listen to songs and speak to our families,” Kumar said.“We have seen such attacks in Kashmir, but what can a labourer do? We have to earn a living,” said Kumar, who came from Lucknow on July 16 with 12 more men for a monthly wage of Rs 18,000.Brick kiln owners fear a repeat of earlier years when attacks on migrant workers triggered an exodus, crippling businesses dependent on seasonal labour. “We came here for three months. We don’t think the situation is so bad that we should leave immediately,” Kumar assured.

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The wife had alleged that the child was sexually assaulted. The case was investigated by the CBI, which found the allegation to be false. The Supreme Court restored custody of the child to the father, taking into account the welfare of the minor.The court also directed the investigating officer or the Special Juvenile Police Unit to seek the services of an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry or clinical psychology, in consultation with the District Child Protection Unit or, where one is unavailable, the District Legal Services Authority, adding that the expert’s evaluation must be conducted independently and without influence from either the parent or investigating authorities.After receiving the evaluation, investigators must consider the expert’s opinion along with other evidence and circumstances before deciding whether there is “reason to believe” that the accused committed the offence and whether an arrest is warranted. 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It stressed that the measures do not dilute the seriousness of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, but are intended to ensure that the power of arrest is exercised after considering all relevant circumstances.The court said immediate arrest should not take place when two conditions are present: a POCSO offence is alleged against a parent or family member living with the child, and a matrimonial dispute exists between the child’s parents, whether or not the dispute is pending before a court.The police officer receiving the complaint must verify whether such a matrimonial dispute exists, the court said. “When the above-stated threshold conditions are met, post the registration of an FIR, we are of the considered opinion that the investigating officer should not act in haste or take coercive actions in the form of arrest immediately,” the bench added, as quoted by PTI.The verdict came in a matrimonial dispute involving an estranged Bengaluru couple. The wife had alleged that the child was sexually assaulted. The case was investigated by the CBI, which found the allegation to be false. The Supreme Court restored custody of the child to the father, taking into account the welfare of the minor.The court also directed the investigating officer or the Special Juvenile Police Unit to seek the services of an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry or clinical psychology, in consultation with the District Child Protection Unit or, where one is unavailable, the District Legal Services Authority, adding that the expert’s evaluation must be conducted independently and without influence from either the parent or investigating authorities.After receiving the evaluation, investigators must consider the expert’s opinion along with other evidence and circumstances before deciding whether there is “reason to believe” that the accused committed the offence and whether an arrest is warranted. The court said an exception could be made in cases where the material available is “palpable”, allowing the investigating officer to dispense with an expert evaluation, but reasons for doing so must be recorded in writing.The bench also stressed that arrest is not automatically required merely because an offence is cognisable. The court said an arrest can cause “irreparable harm” to an accused parent or family member, particularly where the allegation later turns out to be unfounded.The Supreme Court also raised concerns about the consequences of allegations on children and their relationship with the accused parent.”The trauma that a child is put through in the process and the accusation can damage the very fabric of the parent-child relationship,” the bench said, adding that such a wound could leave an “indelible scar” on both the child and parent.The court also flagged what it described as an increase in false allegations in matrimonial disputes.”What is alarming is that this tendency of making false accusations is on the rise,” it said.The bench cautioned against parents being influenced by advisers during matrimonial disputes, saying that some may be driven by a “win at any cost” approach.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAt the same time, the court said the safeguards were not a finding that allegations made in such circumstances are false. Investigating authorities must examine the allegations along with the surrounding circumstances and other evidence.For complaints filed directly before a special court, the Supreme Court said an order taking cognisance and summoning an accused must demonstrate application of mind. The special court should also involve an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry or clinical psychology to evaluate the child and submit a report.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTrisha MahajanTrisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. 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Akhilesh Yadav greets the crowd at the party’s PDA Rath Yatra campaign for the 2027 Assembly elections, in Raebareli NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the Election Commission of facilitating what he called “vote theft” of the PDA bloc in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, claiming that his party would have formed the government had the alleged irregularities not taken place.Addressing a public meeting in Raebareli after arriving on the party’s specially designed PDA Rath, Yadav also said the SP would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in alliance, with seat-sharing based on the ability of a candidate or party to win.”The Election Commission has been exposed and has worked like a puppet. Such a low level of work may never have happened in a democracy. Now, there is no trust in the Election Commission,” Yadav said.The PDA acronym, coined by Yadav in 2023, refers to Pichhde (backward classes), Dalits and Alpsankhyak (minorities).Akhilesh links 2022 result to alleged ‘vote theft’Yadav alleged that the BJP was using the election machinery because it knew people would not vote for the party on issues such as inflation.He claimed that the alleged “vote theft” in the 2022 Assembly polls had prevented the SP from forming the government in Uttar Pradesh.The SP chief also attacked what he described as “bulldozer politics”, saying the PDA movement would challenge it in the 2027 elections.”This time (in 2027) the electoral verdict would not merely defeat them but would ‘demolish’ and permanently eliminate such negative politics,” he said.Yadav also referred to the 2024 Lok Sabha election, saying, “We defeated them in 2024 and in 2027 we will work for their (BJP) permanent defeat.”The SP and Congress had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh as allies, winning 37 and six seats respectively, for a combined tally of 43. The BJP won 33 seats in the state.SP says 2027 alliance will depend on winnabilityYadav said the SP would contest the 2027 polls as part of an alliance, although he did not specify its partners or the number of seats each party would contest.”We will have an alliance,” he said, adding that the basis for deciding seats would be winnability.”Whoever can win a seat should get that seat,” Yadav asserted.His remarks come as the SP and Congress face the question of whether they can maintain their alliance for the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly election.Yadav’s PDA Rath campaign was launched from Raebareli, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is the sitting Lok Sabha MP. The SP had said Yadav’s visit also included a planned meeting with Harchandpur MLA Rahul Lodhi, following a September 17 clash involving members of the Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha and ABVP.Police had denied allegations of manhandling by SP workers and said a magisterial inquiry into the police action had been ordered.The specially designed PDA Rath carries slogans including “Samajwadi PDA Yatra” and “PDA hi parivartan layega”, along with the definition of PDA as Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak.Yadav attacks BJP over UCC, jobs and schoolsYadav also criticised the BJP over the alleged demolition of religious structures in Kashi and Saharanpur, accusing the party of pursuing communal politics and weakening social harmony.On the proposed Uniform Civil Code, he said laws should follow efforts to ensure equality among citizens.”We say first make the citizens equal; first, let all of us become one. When everyone’s respect becomes equal, then bring laws to increase that respect and take people forward,” he said.On employment, Yadav promised that an SP government would increase government recruitment and provide jobs to young people.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”If outsourcing has to be ended, we will end outsourcing,” he said.He also promised free treatment in hospitals, saying people would not have to search for a card before receiving healthcare.Yadav accused the state government of shutting primary schools while opening liquor shops and said an SP government would reopen schools that had been closed.He also promised to restore the old pension scheme for government employees.The Raebareli visit marks the beginning of the SP’s PDA-focused outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, with Yadav using the campaign to reiterate his allegations against the Election Commission, outline his alliance strategy and present the party’s key electoral promises.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Akhilesh Yadav greets the crowd at the party’s PDA Rath Yatra campaign for the 2027 Assembly elections, in Raebareli NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the Election Commission of facilitating what he called “vote theft” of the PDA bloc in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, claiming that his party would have formed the government had the alleged irregularities not taken place.Addressing a public meeting in Raebareli after arriving on the party’s specially designed PDA Rath, Yadav also said the SP would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in alliance, with seat-sharing based on the ability of a candidate or party to win.”The Election Commission has been exposed and has worked like a puppet. Such a low level of work may never have happened in a democracy. Now, there is no trust in the Election Commission,” Yadav said.The PDA acronym, coined by Yadav in 2023, refers to Pichhde (backward classes), Dalits and Alpsankhyak (minorities).Akhilesh links 2022 result to alleged ‘vote theft’Yadav alleged that the BJP was using the election machinery because it knew people would not vote for the party on issues such as inflation.He claimed that the alleged “vote theft” in the 2022 Assembly polls had prevented the SP from forming the government in Uttar Pradesh.The SP chief also attacked what he described as “bulldozer politics”, saying the PDA movement would challenge it in the 2027 elections.”This time (in 2027) the electoral verdict would not merely defeat them but would ‘demolish’ and permanently eliminate such negative politics,” he said.Yadav also referred to the 2024 Lok Sabha election, saying, “We defeated them in 2024 and in 2027 we will work for their (BJP) permanent defeat.”The SP and Congress had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh as allies, winning 37 and six seats respectively, for a combined tally of 43. The BJP won 33 seats in the state.SP says 2027 alliance will depend on winnabilityYadav said the SP would contest the 2027 polls as part of an alliance, although he did not specify its partners or the number of seats each party would contest.”We will have an alliance,” he said, adding that the basis for deciding seats would be winnability.”Whoever can win a seat should get that seat,” Yadav asserted.His remarks come as the SP and Congress face the question of whether they can maintain their alliance for the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly election.Yadav’s PDA Rath campaign was launched from Raebareli, where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is the sitting Lok Sabha MP. The SP had said Yadav’s visit also included a planned meeting with Harchandpur MLA Rahul Lodhi, following a September 17 clash involving members of the Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha and ABVP.Police had denied allegations of manhandling by SP workers and said a magisterial inquiry into the police action had been ordered.The specially designed PDA Rath carries slogans including “Samajwadi PDA Yatra” and “PDA hi parivartan layega”, along with the definition of PDA as Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak.Yadav attacks BJP over UCC, jobs and schoolsYadav also criticised the BJP over the alleged demolition of religious structures in Kashi and Saharanpur, accusing the party of pursuing communal politics and weakening social harmony.On the proposed Uniform Civil Code, he said laws should follow efforts to ensure equality among citizens.”We say first make the citizens equal; first, let all of us become one. When everyone’s respect becomes equal, then bring laws to increase that respect and take people forward,” he said.On employment, Yadav promised that an SP government would increase government recruitment and provide jobs to young people.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”If outsourcing has to be ended, we will end outsourcing,” he said.He also promised free treatment in hospitals, saying people would not have to search for a card before receiving healthcare.Yadav accused the state government of shutting primary schools while opening liquor shops and said an SP government would reopen schools that had been closed.He also promised to restore the old pension scheme for government employees.The Raebareli visit marks the beginning of the SP’s PDA-focused outreach ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, with Yadav using the campaign to reiterate his allegations against the Election Commission, outline his alliance strategy and present the party’s key electoral promises.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWhen The Umpires Clash: 10 Questions At The Heart Of The Election Commission-SIR Row21-Year Search Ends As Jamui Police Arrest Double Murder Accused While Raiding House Of His Son‘Anti-National’ Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign: CJP’s Dipke, Saurav Das List 3 Demands Amid SIR-EC RowLoP Role ‘Largely Ornamental’?: SC Judges Split Over EC Appointment Law, Matter Sent To CJIRam Temple Donation Case: SIT Files 74,000-Page Chargesheet Against 8 AccusedSahil Wakode Death Case: CCTV Footage Surfaces; IIT Bombay Sets Up 10-Member Probe Panel’Illegal’ Changes to IT System Row: Timeline of Sandhu & Joshi’s Objections Over Form 6, ECINet, SIRVivek Joshi & SS Sandhu: The 2 Election Commissioners Who ‘Raised Objections’ Over SIR, Form-6CJP Takes On Election Commission After Report; Will This Lead To Next Jantar Mantar? | WatchCEC, ECs And The Power To Decide: What Happens When Election Commissioners Disagree?123Hot PicksIBPS PO Prelims Result 2026Bank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysSchool holiday todaySamastipur girl molestationTelangana school holidayMumbai-Pune ExpresswayCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

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Electric transmission towers in frame as Power ministry sends draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to Cabinet NEW DELHI: Union power ministry has finalised the draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) and moved the Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultation.Released in Jan this year, the draft National Electricity Policy has proposed index-linked automatic annual tariff revision, sought to limit cross-subsidies for the manufacturing sector and railways, increase nuclear capacity, repurpose older thermal units for grid support, and take measures to reduce transmission and distribution losses.Union power secretary Pankaj Agarwal said the ministry received a number of comments and suggestions from stakeholders, which were subsequently examined and accommodated in the draft policy.“We have aggregated all the stakeholders’ comments. We have already moved the Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultation and I think it shouldn’t be taking very long,” Agarwal told reporters on the sidelines of the 2nd Indian Power Sector Conference organised by Ficci.The last NEP was notified in 2005, when the sector was facing challenges such as demand-supply gaps, limited electricity access and inadequate infrastructure.“Today we are at a very different level…we are already at 300 gigawatt of non-fossil and now going forward, the challenges are entirely different like grid management and building transmission systems,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWith the rise in renewable energy, grid stability has emerged as a major challenge, along with under-utilisation of transmission lines during non-solar hours. Agarwal said grid utilisation was also a dimension of NEP 2026. “You can’t expect it to be utilised 24×7 at a particular level. There will be more fluctuations. If we can really use 60% of grid capacity, I think that’s a fairly good thing,” he said.The power secretary also said steps were being taken to indigenously design and produce chips for smart meters and the ministry had mandated requirements for their manufacturing, along with timelines. He added that some of the designs had to be tested and validated before commercial production began.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWhen The Umpires Clash: 10 Questions At The Heart Of The Election Commission-SIR Row21-Year Search Ends As Jamui Police Arrest Double Murder Accused While Raiding House Of His Son‘Anti-National’ Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign: CJP’s Dipke, Saurav Das List 3 Demands Amid SIR-EC RowLoP Role ‘Largely Ornamental’?: SC Judges Split Over EC Appointment Law, Matter Sent To CJIRam Temple Donation Case: SIT Files 74,000-Page Chargesheet Against 8 AccusedSahil Wakode Death Case: CCTV Footage Surfaces; IIT Bombay Sets Up 10-Member Probe Panel’Illegal’ Changes to IT System Row: Timeline of Sandhu & Joshi’s Objections Over Form 6, ECINet, SIRVivek Joshi & SS Sandhu: The 2 Election Commissioners Who ‘Raised Objections’ Over SIR, Form-6CJP Takes On Election Commission After Report; Will This Lead To Next Jantar Mantar? | WatchCEC, ECs And The Power To Decide: What Happens When Election Commissioners Disagree?123Hot PicksIBPS PO Prelims Result 2026Bank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysSchool holiday todaySamastipur girl molestationTelangana school holidayMumbai-Pune ExpresswayCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

Electric transmission towers in frame as Power ministry sends draft National Electricity Policy 2026 to Cabinet NEW DELHI: Union power ministry has finalised the draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) and moved the Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultation.Released in Jan this year, the draft National Electricity Policy has proposed index-linked automatic annual tariff revision, sought to limit cross-subsidies for the manufacturing sector and railways, increase nuclear capacity, repurpose older thermal units for grid support, and take measures to reduce transmission and distribution losses.Union power secretary Pankaj Agarwal said the ministry received a number of comments and suggestions from stakeholders, which were subsequently examined and accommodated in the draft policy.“We have aggregated all the stakeholders’ comments. We have already moved the Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultation and I think it shouldn’t be taking very long,” Agarwal told reporters on the sidelines of the 2nd Indian Power Sector Conference organised by Ficci.The last NEP was notified in 2005, when the sector was facing challenges such as demand-supply gaps, limited electricity access and inadequate infrastructure.“Today we are at a very different level…we are already at 300 gigawatt of non-fossil and now going forward, the challenges are entirely different like grid management and building transmission systems,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWith the rise in renewable energy, grid stability has emerged as a major challenge, along with under-utilisation of transmission lines during non-solar hours. Agarwal said grid utilisation was also a dimension of NEP 2026. “You can’t expect it to be utilised 24×7 at a particular level. There will be more fluctuations. If we can really use 60% of grid capacity, I think that’s a fairly good thing,” he said.The power secretary also said steps were being taken to indigenously design and produce chips for smart meters and the ministry had mandated requirements for their manufacturing, along with timelines. He added that some of the designs had to be tested and validated before commercial production began.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWhen The Umpires Clash: 10 Questions At The Heart Of The Election Commission-SIR Row21-Year Search Ends As Jamui Police Arrest Double Murder Accused While Raiding House Of His Son‘Anti-National’ Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign: CJP’s Dipke, Saurav Das List 3 Demands Amid SIR-EC RowLoP Role ‘Largely Ornamental’?: SC Judges Split Over EC Appointment Law, Matter Sent To CJIRam Temple Donation Case: SIT Files 74,000-Page Chargesheet Against 8 AccusedSahil Wakode Death Case: CCTV Footage Surfaces; IIT Bombay Sets Up 10-Member Probe Panel’Illegal’ Changes to IT System Row: Timeline of Sandhu & Joshi’s Objections Over Form 6, ECINet, SIRVivek Joshi & SS Sandhu: The 2 Election Commissioners Who ‘Raised Objections’ Over SIR, Form-6CJP Takes On Election Commission After Report; Will This Lead To Next Jantar Mantar? | WatchCEC, ECs And The Power To Decide: What Happens When Election Commissioners Disagree?123Hot PicksIBPS PO Prelims Result 2026Bank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysSchool holiday todaySamastipur girl molestationTelangana school holidayMumbai-Pune ExpresswayCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

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