Amid fresh unrest in Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the State government on Friday (May 1, 2026) resumed talks with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups who are in a suspension of operations (SoO) pact with the government.
Amidst expectations of further increase in energy demand with peak summers approaching and an El Nino in sight, India could be looking at meeting its increased power requirements from the traditional coal-powered thermal plants and augmented solar power-based plants.