UP Smart Prepaid Meters Fail: Rs 904 Crore Dues Pile Up
Uttar Pradesh's smart prepaid meter rollout hits a snag as 29.1 lakh consumers owe Rs 904 crore. UPPCL review reveals billing issues and technical glitches. Read the full report.
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Stylist Accuses Tanya Mittal of Non-Payment, Details Ordeal
Bigg Boss 19's Tanya Mittal faces fresh allegations from stylist Riddhima Sharma over unpaid fees and unreturned outfits. Sharma opens up about online trolling and broken promises. Read the full story.
Nationwide Protests Planned Against Electricity Privatisation
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.
HC Questions Inaction on GITAM's ₹118 Crore Power Dues
Telangana High Court questions power department's inaction on GITAM University's ₹118.13 crore dues while poor face disconnection for small amounts. Hearing adjourned to Dec 22.
BKU Doaba permits sugar mill run, plans DC office gherao Dec 18
BKU Doaba lifts protest at Phagwara sugar mill after talks but will gherao Jalandhar DC office on Dec 18 over pending cane dues. Farmers demand immediate payment.
UP Ends Estimate System for Electricity Connections
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
Builders Association Sues State Over Rs 80,000 Crore Dues
The Builders Association of India has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking clearance of pending government dues estimated at Rs 75,000-80,000 crore. Read the full story.
Odisha Grapples with Rs 6,558 Crore Unpaid Power Bills
Odisha faces a massive Rs 6,558.64 crore in unpaid electricity bills. Authorities launch aggressive recovery drives, including disconnections, to tackle the crisis. Read more.
Discom Bailouts Fail: Competition Key to Power Sector Fix
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.
AMU probes student fee non-payment after online shift
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
MMC seals banks for rent dues, uses Gandhian rose appeal
Mormugao Municipal Council sealed a public and a private bank branch in Vasco for failing to pay Rs 9 lakh rent. The council is using a unique 'Gandhian' method with roses to recover dues from other defaulters.
Vodafone Idea shares jump 4% amid AGR relief hopes
Vodafone Idea share price rallied over 4% as the government examines legal options for AGR dues relief. Telecom Minister Scindia awaits formal request from telco. Details inside.
Ludhiana MC Seals 6 Buildings for Unauthorised Construction
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation cracks down, sealing six buildings for illegal structures and unpaid fees. Commissioner warns of intensified action. Owners must clear dues.
Rs 2.47 Crore Rent Dues on Bhubaneswar Govt Quarters
Govt quarters in Bhubaneswar allotted to NGOs, individuals, and political parties have accumulated massive rent arrears of Rs 2.47 crore, reveals CM Majhi. Read about the top defaulters and the state's recovery plan.
Vodafone Idea shares surge 4% amid AGR dues relief hopes
Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 4% as Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia indicated potential AGR dues relief. Read the latest updates on the telecom sector.
Mantri Mall Pays Rs 6.5 Crore Tax, Faces Rs 30 Crore Dues
Bengaluru's Mantri Mall clears Rs 6.5 crore property tax but still owes Rs 30 crore to BBMP. The mall has faced multiple sealings for non-payment. Read the latest updates.
Maharashtra Power Crisis: Rs 2,968 Crore Bills Default
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.
Jharkhand Electricity Theft: 8,651 FIRs Filed
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.
Power Employees Protest Electricity Amendment Bill Nationwide
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
BWSSB Offers One-Time Dues Settlement for Bengaluru
BWSSB introduces a one-time settlement scheme for Bengaluru residents to clear pending water charges. Minister H K Patil announced the initiative on November 27, 2025.
Bihar's Kaimur Hills: No Power Despite Govt Schemes
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.
Punjab protests power bill: privatization fears, tariff hikes
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.
Vodafone Idea Shares Jump 50% in 3 Months on Govt Support
Vodafone Idea share price surges 50% in 3 months as government becomes largest shareholder. Can this telecom turnaround continue? Analysis inside.
UP Power Bill Discount Scheme for Domestic, Commercial Users
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.
GBA Targets Tax Defaulters for ₹3,100 Cr Recovery
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches aggressive tax recovery drive to address ₹3,100 crore shortfall. Chief Commissioner orders immediate action against top defaulters. Read full details.
Nagpur woman gets jail for illegal electricity restoration
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.
J&K LOP Sharma Slams CM Over 20% Power Hike Plan
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
Vodafone Idea Survival: Inside India's Telecom Drama
Explore how Vodafone Idea's near-collapse and revival mirrors India's 25-year telecom evolution, from policy chaos to billionaire rivalries. Discover the untold story behind the rescue.
Bidar Sugarcane Farmers Protest Enters 7th Day
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka's Bidar district continue protest for 7th day demanding unpaid dues from sugar factory. Police deployment continues as agitation persists.
EU Demands Billions from UK in Post-Brexit Power Row
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.
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