CESC files 31 cases, fines ₹2.17L for illegal power connections
CESC's vigilance teams raided five districts in Karnataka, filing 31 cases and imposing fines of ₹2.17 lakh for illegal electricity connections. Read the full details of the crackdown.
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Karnataka HC Backs State's Grid Supply Order for Generators
Karnataka High Court reinstates state's order requiring embedded generators to supply power to the grid at Rs 4.86/unit. The ruling clarifies state jurisdiction over cogeneration plants. Read the full details.
Major electricity theft network busted in Jaisalmer border area
A massive electricity theft racket using 5 km of illegal lines & 95 official poles was busted in Jaisalmer's Ghotaru. The nexus, with suspected insider help, powered illegal cultivation on govt land, causing lakhs in monthly losses. Read the shocking deta
Kerala govt nets off Rs 1,188 crore in power bill dues
Kerala government settles electricity bill arrears of departments & KWA by netting off Rs 1,188.52 crore from KSEB's duty. Move follows court stay on duty remittance. Details inside.
Power Minister: Electricity Bill won't raise tariffs, subsidies safe
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin
Smart Meter Price War Erupts in UP Regulatory Meeting
A major dispute over smart prepaid meter pricing unfolded at a UPERC meeting. Power utilities demand up to Rs 13,000, while consumer advocates cite prices as low as Rs 2,500. Key details inside.
Punjab Farmers Protest Electricity Bill, Prepaid Meters
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.
Goa NGO Fights Mandatory External Meter Move
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.
Power Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
Niti Aayog Suggests Perpetual Validity for Licences, Permits
Niti Aayog recommends perpetual validity for licences and permits, promotes third-party inspections to build a trust-based regulatory framework and ease business burdens. Read the key reforms.
Odisha Passes Bill for Women Night Shifts, Eases Rules for Small Shops
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
Global Regulators Scrutinise Hedge Fund Bond Leverage Risks
BOE and BIS warn of financial stability risks from hedge funds' high leverage in repo markets. New rules on minimum haircuts could cap profitability. Read the full analysis.
Goa's Jan Vishwas Ordinance 2025 Aims for Business-Friendly Reforms
Goa government will issue the Jan Vishwas Ordinance 2025 to decriminalise minor offences, replace jail terms with fines, and boost investor confidence. Read how this trust-based governance reform will impact industries.
Trump's SEC Appointees Spark Regulatory Revolution
A seismic shift is underway at US financial regulators under Trump. The SEC, led by Paul Atkins, is rolling back climate rules, dropping crypto lawsuits, and redefining its role. Explore the impact on markets and investors.
HDFC Bank fined Rs 91 lakh by RBI for KYC violations
RBI imposes Rs 91 lakh penalty on HDFC Bank for Banking Regulation Act violations and KYC compliance deficiencies. Learn about the regulatory action and its implications.
RBI replaces 9,446 circulars in massive regulatory reform
RBI consolidates 70 years of banking regulations into 244 master directions, eliminating obsolete rules dating back to 1944. Discover how this simplifies compliance for banks.
RBI simplifies banking rules, cuts 9,400+ circulars to 244
RBI simplifies banking compliance by consolidating over 9,400 circulars into 244 Master Directions. A major regulatory overhaul to ease the burden for banks and financial institutions. Read more.
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.
RBI to Replace 9,345 Circulars with 238 Master Directions
RBI is set to consolidate 9,345 circulars into 238 Master Directions on Nov 28, 2025. This major regulatory overhaul aims to slash compliance costs and boost clarity for banks and NBFCs. Get the full update!
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.
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.
SEC investigates Jefferies over First Brands exposure
US SEC investigates Jefferies' disclosure practices regarding $715M First Brands exposure in Point Bonita fund. Get latest updates on the regulatory probe.
WB Commission Orders Hospital Refund for Extra Charges
West Bengal commission directs Fortis Hospital to refund laundry and biomedical waste disposal fees. Hospital told to remove these charges from billing system and repay all affected patients.
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.
Zerodha CEO Reveals 3 Crypto Derivatives Risks
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath warns investors about crypto derivative exchanges operating in regulatory limbo. Discover the three major risks and protect your investments today.
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.
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