A joint committee of Punjab's power sector staff announces statewide protests against land sale plans, project delays, and the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Read details of the agitation schedule.
Central Electricity Authority seeks stakeholder suggestions to bridge the mismatch between power sector research needs and academic efforts. Inputs will shape the National Electricity Plan for 2027-28 to 2036-37. Read more.
In a major drive against electricity theft, CESC vigilance squads registered 31 cases and imposed fines totalling Rs 2.2 lakh in Mysuru and nearby districts. Read the full details of the operation.
2025 saw landmark education laws on fees, coaching centres & higher education. Explore the Delhi Fee Act, Rajasthan Coaching Bill, Viksit Bharat Bill & IIM Amendment. Discover the shift in India's education governance.
Karnataka Assembly Speaker condemns opposition's conduct during hate speech bill debate, highlights passage of 23 bills including key land revenue amendment. Read the full details of the session's legislative business.
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.
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.
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
President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to the Shanti Bill, enabling private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector. A landmark move for energy security and clean power.
As Punjab debates the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the core question is whether new contracts will safeguard subsidies and rural supply as firmly as they ensure private returns. Read the full analysis.
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.
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
Uttar Pradesh electricity bills could rise further if regulators allow discoms to recover smart meter maintenance costs from consumers, contradicting earlier promises of free installation. Learn the details.
Trinamool Congress MPs protest for 12 hours in Parliament complex against the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, calling it 'undemocratic'.
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.
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
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.
India's Parliament has passed a key bill to allow public sector companies to partner with NPCIL for nuclear power projects, aiming to boost clean energy capacity. 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.
A parliamentary committee has been granted more time to examine two crucial bills that outline the process for removing a Prime Minister or Chief Minister from office. The report is now due in the Winter Session.
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.
The Lok Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, after intense debate. The bill centralizes control over Delhi's bureaucracy. Read the full details and reactions.
The Lok Sabha has passed a landmark bill allowing private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector, aiming to boost clean power generation and meet climate goals. Read the full story.
Farmers in Punjab's Ferozepur and Fazilka districts protest against smart meters and Electricity Bill 2025, fearing privatisation and loss of subsidies. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha passes the SHANTI Bill, repealing old laws to open India's nuclear sector for private investment. The bill sets an ambitious target of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, boosting clean energy goals.
The Lok Sabha has passed a landmark bill allowing private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector. Union Minister Jitendra Singh hails it as a milestone for national development. Read more.
LIC, Niva Bupa, and ICICI Lombard shares rallied after the Lok Sabha passed the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, boosting investor sentiment for the sector's growth.
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.
Telangana High Court questions power department's inaction on GITAM University's ₹118.13 crore dues while poor face disconnection for small amounts. Hearing adjourned to Dec 22.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to increase the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 100%. This move aims to boost capital inflow and enhance insurance penetration in India. Read more for details and analysis.