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3 Women Steal Rs 14 Lakh Gold in 14 Minutes in Prayagraj
Three unidentified women executed a swift jewellery theft worth Rs 14 lakh from Kalyan Jewellers in Prayagraj. The entire heist, caught on CCTV, lasted just 14 minutes. Police are investigating.
Jaipur Villages Face Nightly Power Cuts Due to Fog
Dense fog and cold snap cause repeated power failures in Jaipur's rural areas like Goner and Boorthal. Untrimmed tree branches on lines lead to nightly outages, disrupting lives and small businesses. Read more.
Man arrested for diesel theft in Bengaluru, 350 litres seized
Byatarayanapura police arrested Venkatesh for siphoning diesel from parked lorries. He stored fuel in plastic containers and sold it cheaply. Read the full story.
Chennai: Power supply suspended in Valasaravakkam, Porur Friday
Power supply will be suspended in parts of Valasaravakkam and Porur in Chennai from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday. Check the full list of affected areas here.
Supreme Power Wins ₹25.7 Cr APDCL Transformer Order
Supreme Power Equipment Limited secures a major ₹25.7 crore order for 33/11 KV power transformers from Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (APDCL), boosting India's power infrastructure.
Man arrested for steel rod theft in Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur police arrest a man for stealing steel rods from a construction site. Stolen property recovered. Details on the police operation inside.
Patna Police solve Rs 25-lakh chemical theft, 3 arrested
Patna police cracked a staged theft of 2400 litres of flammable naphtha. The tanker driver and two others were arrested in Fatuha. Read the full investigation details.
Agra theft complaint reveals Rs 97 lakh cash, 3 arrested
A shoe shop theft complaint in Agra led police to recover nearly Rs 97 lakh, five times the reported amount. Three accused, including a former employee, arrested. Details inside.
Two arrested for fake Rs 15 lakh theft in Delhi
Delhi Police arrests two construction company employees for staging a Rs 15 lakh robbery in Kalindi Kunj. Rs 14.5 lakh and motorcycle recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Bengaluru domestic help steals ₹1.37 crore jewellery
A trusted domestic help and her husband stole valuables worth ₹1.37 crore from a Bengaluru businessman's house during New Year. Police have recovered all stolen items and arrested the couple.
Noida Police Seize 821 Stolen Phones, Arrest 6 in Major Bust
Noida Police crack down on a major organised theft gang, recovering 821 stolen mobile phones worth ₹6-8 crore. Six arrested, two juveniles apprehended in a significant breakthrough.
Kolkata Octogenarian's Solo Journey to Confront Maid Over Theft
An 83-year-old Kolkata woman undertook a 50km solo journey to confront her maid of 20 years over a Rs 3.5 lakh theft. Read the full story of her quest for a confession and the police investigation that followed.
Gaya: Frequent power cuts cripple business, CBCC complains
The Central Bihar Chamber of Commerce reports frequent power cuts in Gaya, especially in Manpur, harming power loom operations. They demand reliable supply as SBPDCL focuses on dues recovery.
Major Power Theft Racket Busted in Sambhal's Pre-Dawn Raid
Sambhal authorities uncover massive power theft racket in raids, detecting illegal usage at mosque, e-rickshaw station & 50 houses. Drive saves Rs 150 crore. Read details.
BSNL Copper Cable Theft in Chandigarh's Sector 34
Thieves with technical know-how steal high-capacity underground copper cables from BSNL in Chandigarh's Sector 34, causing major loss. Police probe underway. Read details.
UP's Sambhal drives against electricity theft, recovers Rs 2.5 crore
Sambhal administration's anti-power theft drive uncovers 45,000 cases, imposes Rs 2.5 crore penalty. Watch the video of the crackdown in Rai Satti area.
Noida Sector 105 Hit by Frequent Power Outages
Residents of Noida's Sector 105 endure 1-2 hour daily power cuts. RWA blames old infrastructure and unpruned trees. Officials promise investigation. Read more.
Jefferies: Power Demand Recovery to Drive Sector Upside by 2026
Jefferies predicts a recovery in India's power demand growth to 6.5% by FY26, driving upside for power sector stocks like NTPC and Power Grid. Read the full analysis.
ACB Arrests MSEDCL Staff for Bribe in Nashik
ACB Ahilyanagar arrests MSEDCL assistant engineer & wireman for accepting Rs 50,000 bribe from a mineral water plant owner accused of power theft. Details inside.
Power Demand Jumps 7% in December Amid Cold Wave
India's electricity demand surged nearly 7% in December 2024, reaching a peak of 139,000 MW, driven by heating needs during a severe cold wave. Explore the data and grid implications.
UP Power Employees' 400-Day Protest Against Privatisation
UP power employees mark 400th day of agitation against privatisation with 'Protest Day' in Varanasi. They demand cancellation of privatisation processes as assured by the minister.
India's Power Consumption Grows 7% in December
India's electricity demand rose 7% to 138.39 billion units in December 2024, signaling strong economic activity. Read the full analysis of power sector trends.
Domestic help arrested for theft of ancestral jewellery in Delhi
A 27-year-old domestic worker in Delhi was arrested for allegedly stealing gold and silver jewellery worth lakhs from her former employer's vacant house. Police used CCTV and technical surveillance to crack the case. Read the full details.
EOW case: Dead farmer's land sold using expired POA
Bhopal EOW registers cheating case after probe finds agricultural land of deceased farmer illegally sold using an expired power of attorney. Nine sale deeds executed after his death.
Bhopal: One held in Suraj Nagar advocate theft, dogs sedated
Bhopal police arrest one in a meticulously planned theft at an advocate's home in Suraj Nagar. Cash & valuables worth lakhs stolen after dogs were fed sedated meat. Details inside.
Ex-TDB Member Held in Sabarimala Gold Theft
Former Travancore Devaswom Board member K. Vijayakumar arrested in connection with the major gold theft at Sabarimala temple. Key details on the case, arrests, and ongoing investigation.
Minor in Gang Steals Gold Worth Rs 3.13 Lakh from Ahmedabad Showroom
A gang, including a 12-year-old boy, executed a coordinated theft at Shri Laxmi Jewellers in Ahmedabad, stealing gold earrings worth over Rs 3.13 lakh. Police are investigating.
Bengaluru Power Cuts Monday: KPTCL Maintenance Schedule
Scheduled maintenance by KPTCL will cause power outages in West and North Bengaluru areas on Monday. Check the full list of affected localities and timings here.
8-hour power cuts cripple life in Kansal, Nayagaon
Residents of Kansal and Nayagaon face up to 8 hours of daily power cuts. PSPCL helplines go unanswered, disrupting lives of students, elderly, and businesses. Details inside.
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