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.
A Bank of Baroda clerk in Jamshedpur's Zakirnagar branch was arrested for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh from a customer locker. Police used CCTV footage to crack the case. Read the full details.
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 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.
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.
Hyderabad's North Zone police arrested three individuals in separate theft cases, recovering gold and silver ornaments worth approximately Rs 31 lakh. Details on the arrests and modus operandi inside.
A horrific pile-up involving multiple buses occurred on the Delhi-Agra Expressway due to dense fog. Several vehicles caught fire, with fears of many casualties. Rescue operations are ongoing.
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.
Prime Minister Modi's gift of an Agra marble chess set to President Putin has ignited hopes for a GI tag and global recognition for the city's skilled artisans. Read more.
Agra police arrest two for running an extortion racket. Accused spiked drinks, filmed victims, and demanded lakhs. Key gang members still at large. Read the full investigation details.
Agra health department's World AIDS Day parade united 300+ participants. CMO Dr. Arun Kumar Srivastava emphasized crucial 6-month TB preventive therapy for HIV patients. Read more.
Agra's iconic Taj Mahotsav relocates from Shilpgram after 34 years. New venue near 'I Love Agra' selfie point. Feb 18-27 dates confirmed. Explore the changes!
Agra court sentences Ayush Sharma to life imprisonment for murdering 9-year-old Krish during robbery attempt. Read the full details of this heartbreaking case.
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.
Agra administration deploys extra staff to assist BLOs in digitizing enumeration forms before December 4 deadline. DM reviews progress, focuses on lagging constituencies.
Habibganj police cracked a major theft case, arresting three accused and recovering stolen jewellery and cash worth Rs 70 lakh from a Mumbai-based businessman's Bhopal residence. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Chaos at Travis Scott's Mumbai concert as 24 phones and 12 gold chains are stolen from attendees. Get the full details on the shocking security lapse at Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
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.
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.