Rajasthan government transfers Rs 17,000 state subsidy to rooftop solar consumers, on top of central aid. Total support now up to Rs 95,000 with 150 free monthly units. Apply via discom portals.
Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar apologised in the Assembly for providing incorrect information on the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. The Opposition staged a walkout, calling her clarification 'unconvincing'.
Bihar's Jeevika officials issue notices to three male villagers to recover Rs 10,000 wrongly credited under a women-only scheme. Read about the administrative error and recovery efforts.
Farmers, labourers, and electricity employees announce joint protests against the Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and privatisation. A major march to Lucknow and Delhi is planned. Read more.
Karnataka government tables supplementary budget of ₹6,280 crore, including ₹10 crore for Davos delegation. Get the latest details on fund allocation and Assembly approval.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
Under PM Surya Ghar scheme, 7.7 lakh households now have zero electricity bills. Govt provides Rs 13,926 crore subsidy, targets 1 crore homes by 2027. Read more.
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
Karnataka government raises maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer, offering ₹2,090 per quintal. A major relief for growers facing price volatility. Read details.
With discom debt over Rs 7.5 lakh crore, another bailout is inevitable but futile. The only viable solution is introducing competition in distribution to cut inefficiencies and costs. Read the analysis.
India's PM Surya Ghar scheme powers up! Over 24 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems as of December 2025, boosting clean energy and cutting electricity bills. Discover the impact.
Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited's one-time settlement scheme receives massive consumer response, collecting Rs 37.61 crore from over 51,000 registrations in December. Read the full story.
Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa announces free textbooks, notebooks, expanded nutrition schemes, and 12,000 new teacher posts. A major boost for school education in the state.
Karnataka's Science Minister announces plan to expand telescope scheme to every government school, seeking funds in next budget. A major boost for STEM education.
Noida's power department begins major infrastructure upgrades this month, including cable and transformer replacements. A Rs 97 crore project aims for completion by March 2026, with over Rs 1,300 crore more invested long-term. Read for details.
Karnataka govt approves plan to transform 200 govt schools into integrated Karnataka Public Schools under Akshara Avishkara scheme, aiming to boost quality and curb dropouts.
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Maharashtra's power distributor MSEDCL faces financial crisis as 34% consumers default on electricity bills totaling Rs 2,968 crore. Learn about the recovery drive.
JBVNL cracks down on electricity theft with 8,651 FIRs from Aug-Oct 2025. Over ₹14 crore assessed, ₹8.47 crore recovered. Report theft anonymously via WhatsApp.
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
Karnataka labour department targets Rs 2,120 crore welfare fund through fuel cess for health, accident benefits, education and death compensation. Learn how this impacts workers.
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Karnataka's Shakti scheme achieves milestone with 600 crore free bus trips for women. CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar highlight promise fulfillment. Discover how this initiative empowers women across the state.
Delhi Development Authority launches Karamyogi Awas Yojana offering 3,656 HIG, MIG & EWS flats exclusively for government employees in Narela. Registration starts mid-December with 25% rebate.
Massive protests erupt in Punjab against Centre's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Power employees and farmers fear privatization, cherry-picking of consumers, and erosion of subsidies. Key concerns explained.
UPPCL launches Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana 2025-26 offering 25% discount on principal amount and 100% interest waiver for domestic and small commercial consumers from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
In a major breakthrough, 28 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. Twenty-two carried collective bounties of ₹89 lakh under government rehabilitation schemes. Read more.
Nagpur special court sentences power consumer to imprisonment till court rising and Rs 10,000 fine for illegally restoring disconnected electricity connection. Read the full details.
Karnataka's Gruha Arogya scheme transforms healthcare access with 1.5 lakh beneficiaries in just six months. Discover how this initiative is revolutionizing medical care across the state.
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.