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.
Third power cut hits north-east India
A third enormous power cut has hit half of India leaving 600 million people without power in one of the world's biggest blackouts, say officials. The power grid is in the country's north-east area.
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