Farmers in Punjab, led by Kisan Mazdur Morcha, staged massive protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill and forced prepaid meter installation. Leaders demand state govt resolution and action on pollution laws. Read more.
Citizens for Democracy Goa petitions against mandatory external electricity meter relocation, citing privacy risks from smart meters and high costs for consumers. Read their demands.
HDFC Bank reduces fixed deposit interest rates for select tenures, effective 17 December 2025. Check the new FD rates for general and senior citizen investors here.
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Delhi government proposes a massive 10x increase in circle rates for agricultural land to match market prices, boosting revenue and farmer compensation. Read the full details.
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.
Vidarbha Industries Association reveals a 20% electricity tariff hike in Maharashtra, contradicting CM Devendra Fadnavis's assurance of stable rates for five years. Industry warns of economic strain.
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
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.
RBI's MPC slashed repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, urging banks to cut lending rates. See how HDFC, SBI, ICICI, and other top banks' home loan rates are impacted. Check your potential EMI savings now!
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, pushing home loan rates towards 7.1%. EMI on Rs 1 crore loan could fall by Rs 1,440/month. Discover how this impacts borrowers and lenders.
Compare top FD interest rates from leading NBFCs like Muthoot Capital (9.10%), Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finance. Find the best returns for your investment tenure. Make an informed choice today!
Puerto Rico's energy regulator weighs massive fee increases by private power firms, potentially raising average bills by 40%. Residents reel as poverty and outages persist. Governor moves to cancel Luma contract.
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.
Supreme Court directs MERC to decide MSEDCL's electricity tariff review petition within 12 weeks after consulting stakeholders. Current tariffs remain until new order.
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.
UPERC maintains electricity rates for FY 2025-26, reduces green energy charges, and sets aggressive distribution loss targets. Consumers benefit from stable pricing.
UPERC freezes electricity rates for all consumers, extends green energy options, and directs DISCOMs to reduce distribution losses to 10.74% by FY30. Regulatory surplus of ₹18,592 crore makes tariff hike unnecessary.
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
Compare fixed deposit rates from HDFC, ICICI, SBI & more. Discover how a 0.5% difference can earn you extra ₹15,000-30,000. Make informed investment decisions today!
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.
Gold and silver prices recovered on Wednesday as investors sought safe havens. MCX Gold December futures rose 0.20% to ₹1,22,884. Key US economic data awaited for Fed rate clues.
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on November 18. Get the latest rates for major Indian cities and insights into gold's 1,200% growth over 20 years. Check now!