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.
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
Dubai-based investors allege a massive fraud by Blue Chip Company in Kanpur, losing crores. Police arrest accused Ravindranath Soni and plan a Red Corner Notice. Read the full investigation details.
US Senator John Kennedy condemns the massive $1 billion 'Feeding Our Future' pandemic aid fraud scheme, one of the largest welfare fraud cases in US history. Read the shocking details.
A Canara Bank manager in Mangaluru files a police complaint, alleging a Rs 104.7 crore loss due to fraudulent loan sanctions by 15 individuals. Read the full investigation details.
A Noida Sector 105 resident was cheated of Rs 3.7 lakh by a scammer posing as an electricity department employee. Learn how the cyber fraud unfolded and how to protect yourself.
Mohammed Asif, owner of American Labworks, sentenced for fraudulent COVID-19 test billing scheme. He must repay $1.17 million and faces deportation. Read the full details.
Jalandhar police register four separate fraud cases totaling Rs 55 lakh. Victims deceived by fake promises of jobs, loans, and online schemes. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Kochi police uncover major visa fraud ring shifting from healthcare to blue-collar job scams for Europe & Gulf. Over 25 agents arrested, victims lose Rs 5+ crore. Experts warn of new tactics targeting desperate youth.
Bihar's Energy Secretary mandates action against smart meter installation delays, sets a 7-day deadline for billing complaints, and emphasizes 100% consumer tagging. Read the full directives from the high-level review meeting.
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.
A 75-year-old Mumbai man was cheated of Rs 6 crore in a sophisticated WhatsApp share market scam. Learn how fraudsters operate and how to protect yourself from such investment frauds.
A 30-year-old IT professional from Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 34.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as UK job consultants. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud schemes.
Alert SBI official in Maharashtra's Palghar district saves ₹111 crore of PWD department from fraudulent demand draft attempt. Contractor and PWD employee arrested.
A Gondal beautician alleges an Odisha cosmetics company defrauded her and two friends of Rs 10.73 lakh in distributor scheme. Police investigation underway.
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.
A retired engineer in Kanpur was digitally arrested for 19 days and duped of Rs 42.50 lakh by fraudsters posing as CBI officials. Learn how this sophisticated cybercrime unfolded and how to protect yourself.
A Kanpur jeweller was duped of Rs 10 lakh by a Gujarat fraudster promising silver jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh for Diwali. Police investigation underway. Read full details.
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.
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.
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.
Italian police uncover shocking fraud where son allegedly impersonated his deceased mother for years to collect pension. The ruse ended when officials noticed something strange about the 'elderly woman'.
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.
Learn how scammers hijack mobile numbers for online fraud and discover 5 crucial steps to safeguard your bank accounts and digital identity. Act now to protect yourself!
Mumbai faces alarming cyber financial fraud surge with 20,000 cases since 2020. Victims lose ₹2,000 crore as banks ignore RBI zero-liability rules. Learn how to protect yourself.
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
The EU has proposed a multi-billion electricity bill for the UK in post-Brexit talks, raising concerns over UK's high energy prices and power security. Read the full report.
Haryana High Court admonishes systemic indifference, directs Principal Secretary Electricity to verify widow's claim and release death benefits within two months. Justice Sharma ensures justice for pensioner's family.