Surat Police Raid Hookah Shops, Seize 738 Hookahs
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.
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Lokayukta Raid on Mandya Panchayat Manager, ₹1.5 Cr Seized
Karnataka Lokayukta raids Panchayat Raj Department manager in Mandya, seizing assets worth ₹1.5 crore. Details on the corruption probe and seized valuables inside.
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.
Mamdani's Video on Immigrant Rights After ICE Raid
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani releases a crucial video detailing immigrant rights during ICE encounters, following a controversial raid on Canal Street. Know your rights and protect your community.
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.
Fake Raid Gang Stole 1 Kg Gold in Delhi, 5 Arrested
Delhi Police arrests 5 men, including a govt servant, for staging a fake police & Income Tax raid and stealing over 1 kg gold from a Karol Bagh jewellery workshop. Read the full investigation details.
J&K Police SIA raids target terror network in Kashmir
J&K Police's SIA conducted raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal, probing a white-collar terror module linked to weapons recovery and the Delhi blast case. Key arrests made.
Bihar Energy Secretary Issues Strict Directives on Smart Meters
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 power infra upgrade worth Rs 97 crore begins
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.
Police raid gambling den in Ahmedabad's Satyagrah Chhavni
Ahmedabad police raided a bungalow in Satellite's Satyagrah Chhavni, arresting gamblers and seizing cash & cards. A citywide crackdown continues. Read the full details of the Sunday operation.
Jamtara police seize liquor worth ₹15.95 lakh, arrest 4
Jamtara police intercept a truck and two cars smuggling liquor into Bihar, seizing 210 IMFL crates and 78 spirit gallons. Four Dhanbad residents arrested in the late-night raid. Read the full story.
Delhi Police seize 3.5 lakh counterfeit cigarettes in raid
Delhi Police arrested two men and seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 50 lakh near Lahori Gate. The accused operated illegal trade for over two years. Read full details.
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.
₹1 Crore Cannabis Seized in Nashik-Dhule Joint Operation
Nashik ANTF and Dhule police confiscated cannabis plants worth ₹1.02 crore from Shirpur forest near MP border. Seven arrested for illegal cultivation. Read details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rs 260 Cr Meth Seized in Delhi, Two Held
Massive drug bust in Delhi: NCB & Police seize 328 kg meth worth Rs 260 crore, arrest two. Amit Shah praises multi-agency crackdown on transnational drug cartel. Details inside.
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.
SIA raids Kashmir Times office, finds weapons
J&K's State Investigation Agency recovers revolver, bullets during Kashmir Times raid. Owners Anuradha Bhasin & Prabodh Jamwal call it silencing attempt. Latest updates on the controversy.
SIA raids Kashmir Times office, recovers ammunition
J&K Police's SIA raids Kashmir Times Jammu office, recovers rifle cartridges & grenade pins. Editors call it an attempt to silence independent media. Read the full story.
SIA Raids Kashmir Times Office, Recovers Ammunition
Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency conducts surprise raid at Kashmir Times office in Srinagar, recovers AK-47 cartridges and pistol rounds. Details emerge.
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.
Raid 3: Ajay Devgn Returns as IT Officer in 2026
Ajay Devgn confirms Raid 3 with director Rajkumar Gupta. Production begins 2026 with bigger scale and emotional depth. Get exclusive details about the franchise's next chapter!
HC Directs Haryana to Release Widow's Electricity Dues in 2 Months
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 halves power bills for 200 units from Dec 1
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Amritsar Farmers Protest Electricity Amendment Bill
Farmers and workers across Amritsar district burn effigies in coordinated protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, fearing privatization impacts.
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