Uttar Pradesh's power sector shows strong recovery as technical losses fall. Minister Shripad Naik details Rs 40,739 crore RDSS scheme impact. Consumer group calls privatisation 'unconstitutional'. Read more.
Pakistan initiates bidding to privatise loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a key step under its $7 billion IMF programme. Read the full details and implications.
Contractual employees of PRTC, Punbus, and roadways have struck work 15 times this year, causing massive revenue losses and disrupting bus services across Punjab. The core issue is the opposition to the kilometre scheme, seen as privatisation.
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
Medical professionals in Ludhiana protest against healthcare privatisation, warning it will increase out-of-pocket expenses and push more into poverty. Read their demands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Farmers and workers across Amritsar district burn effigies in coordinated protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, fearing privatization impacts.
Residents of Namkum in Ranchi faced 12-hour power disruption due to technical fault in 33 KV feeder line. JBVNL officials working to restore supply. #Ranchi #PowerCut
Major power failure at Dhabeji grid station disrupts Karachi's water supply, affecting millions. KWSB struggles to restore normalcy amid electricity crisis.
Bokaro Steel Plant slashes power bills by Rs 2 crore annually after installing 10,000 BLDC fans. Discover how this green initiative is expanding to residential quarters. #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 results show cash transfers and free electricity schemes paid political dividends but may strain state finances. Analysis of fiscal impact.
As Bihar elections approach, political parties flood voters with cash promises despite the state's fragile finances. Analysis reveals unsustainable freebies that could worsen economic conditions.
India's ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 risks consumer tariff shocks without deeper state-level consultation. Learn how better coordination can ensure sustainable power transition.
Infosys Science Foundation announces 2025 prize winners across mathematics, economics, humanities and sciences. Young researchers under 40 recognized for groundbreaking work.
Bescom to electrify 552 rural and tribal households in Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts, bringing power to underserved communities. Read about this transformative initiative.
Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited establishes meter testing facility for consumers to verify accuracy. New grievance redressal system and infrastructure upgrades announced.
PM Modi and Bhutan King inaugurate 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project, strengthening bilateral energy partnership and cross-border electricity cooperation.
Gaza families remain without electricity despite ceasefire. Critical power shortage affects daily life and humanitarian aid. Read about the ongoing crisis in Palestine.
PSPCL announces major reforms for electricity connections, reducing paperwork and speeding up service delivery under Punjab's Ease of Doing Business policy. Learn how this benefits consumers.
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL) wins the prestigious PRO PR Globe Social Responsibility Communication Achievement Award. The award will be presented in Rome on January 28, 2026. Read more about this global recognition.