PM Modi Launches Multiple Development Projects Worth Over Rs 56,000 Cr in Telangana

Prime Minister Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat where he will start the Lok Sabha poll campaigning on the 'Gujarat Foundation Day'. He will first address a public meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Banaskantha and then another public meeting at 5:15 p.m. in Sabarkantha.

Home Minister Amit Shah will address public meetings in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka as well as hold roadshows in Karnataka and Telangana.

From Chhattisgarh, Amit Shah will address a public meeting at the Mela ground in Korba at 11:30 a.m., and appeal people to vote for BJP candidate from Korba Lok Sabha seat, Saroj Pandey.

The Home Minister will then visit Karnataka and first hold a roadshow in Haveri at 3:30 p.m. from Kurubagiri Cross, M.G. Road, to Ashoka Circle, Ranebennur in Hubballi.

Later, he will address a public meeting in Karnataka's Dharwad at 5:30 p.m.

From Karnataka, the Home Minister will head straight to Telangana and visit Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency and take part in a roadshow at 7:30 p.m. The roadshow will be held from Mahankali Mandir, Lal Darwaza, Old City to Sudha Talkies, Hyderabad, where he will ask people to vote for BJP candidate Madhavi Latha.

Major political developments that will unfold across the country today:

*Congress National General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address a 'Nyay Sankalp Sabha' in Assam's Dhubri at 12 p.m.

*Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi will hold a public meeting in West Bengal's Malda North at 10 a.m., followed by a roadshow from Bulbuli Mod to Mangalbari Railway Crossing at 3:30 p.m. Later, he will address another public meeting in Malda South at 4 p.m.

*Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun at the Inter College, Gangola, Dataganj

*Akash Anand, Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati's nephew and party's National Coordinator, will address a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Aurraiya at 2 p.m.

*Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will address three public meetings in Maharashtra -- one at Solapur (at 3 p.m.), one at Sangli (at 5 p.m.) and one at Hatkanangale (at 6 p.m.).

(IANS)

Operational EBITDA was at Rs 5,695 crore for the full year, up 7 per cent YoY.

The revenue for the January-March period (Q4) was up 17 per cent and EBITDA was at Rs 1,769 crore, which ended 4 per cent higher (year-on-year).

"AESL’s consistent progress in commissioning of new lines, along with robust energy demand, and our ability to recognise and tap market opportunities within the areas of interest continues to propel our growth and keeps us at the forefront of energy transition in India," said Anil Sardana, MD, Adani Energy Solutions.

"We are proud of our contribution to developing critical transmission infrastructure, to facilitate renewable evacuation and as well as strengthening the existing grid," he added.

The revenue growth was strengthened by contribution from the Warora-Kurnool, Karur, Kharghar-Vikhroli, and Khavda-Bhuj transmission lines commissioned during the year, coupled with a rise in energy consumption in the Mumbai distribution business, the company said.

"An ESG score of 25.3 from Sustainalytics in their recent assessment placed us to be one of the amongst top 20 electric utilities and helped surpass global and industry averages," said Sardana.

The company commissioned some of the most challenging and critical transmission infrastructure with 765 kV Warora-Kurnool line (WKTL) of 1,756 ckm spanning across three states, 400 kV Kharghar Vikhroli line (KVTL) significantly enhancing Mumbai’s grid connectivity, and 765 kV Khavda Bhuj (KBTL) line, establishing a first-ever critical link with Khavda RE park.

This year, within the transmission segment, the company added multiple projects to its pipeline, namely KPS-1 (Khavda Pooling Station), Khavda Phase-III Part-A and multiple line and substation augmentation projects under the RTM basis, expanding the order book to Rs 17,000 crore for transmission projects.

In line with the robust demand trends across the country, energy demand (units sold) in Adani Electricity Mumbai in FY24 ended 9.4 per cent higher (YoY) to 9,916 million units. Within the smart metering business segment, the order book has further expanded to 22.8 million smart meters, with a revenue potential of Rs 27,195 crore, said the company.

AESL is the country’s largest private transmission company, with a presence across 17 states and a cumulative transmission network of 20,509 ckm and 57,011 MVA transformation capacity.

(IANS)

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Accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, King Charles embarked on his visit to the cancer treatment center, where he engaged with patients and clinicians alike. Their presence was warmly received by well-wishers gathered nearby, as the royal couple exuded vitality and grace upon their arrival at the hospital.

Camilla, who has long been an advocate for cancer care and support through her presidency at Maggie's, provided steadfast support to her husband throughout the engagement, according to CNN.

Despite his recent health challenges, King Charles has remained committed to his role as patron of Macmillan Cancer Support for nearly thirty years. His decision to prioritize this cause underscores his dedication to raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and innovative cancer research.
During the visit, King Charles emphasised the significance of early detection, drawing from his own personal journey with cancer. His candidness about his health condition has set a refreshing precedent, resonating with the public and encouraging individuals to seek medical advice at the first sign of symptoms.

As he toured the cancer treatment center, King Charles demonstrated keen interest in the medical advancements aimed at early cancer detection. Engaging with medical teams and patients alike, he imparted words of encouragement and shared insights from his own outpatient treatment experience.
One poignant moment during the visit occurred when King Charles conversed with Lesley Woodbridge, a chemotherapy patient undergoing treatment. He empathetically shared, "I've got to have my treatment this afternoon as well," illustrating his solidarity with those battling cancer.

In a significant announcement, King Charles was unveiled as the new patron of Cancer Research UK. During his visit, he was slated to meet with Cancer Research UK's chief clinician, Charlie Swanton, to discuss groundbreaking projects such as TRACERx, focused on lung cancer research.

While Buckingham Palace heralded King Charles' return to public duties as a positive step forward, precautions will be taken to ensure his continued well-being. The palace emphasised that forthcoming engagements would be carefully adapted to minimise any risks to his recovery.

While specific details regarding the extent of his upcoming engagements remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that King Charles will host Japan's Emperor and Empress for a state visit later this month. However, his attendance at other significant events, such as his birthday parade in London and the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in Normandy, remains uncertain, CNN reported.

(ANI)