600m without power in India
Up to 600 million people are without power in north and east India, including the capital Delhi and major cities like Calcutta. It is the second blackout in as many days.
India's Power Minister: 'Electricity is being restored'
India's Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde reassured people today that "electricity is being restored" after the country experienced a blackout that affected more than 600 million people.
Mr Kumar Shinde said that '40% of light' had already reached affected areas.
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