ADB Signs $730 Million Pacts for Pakistan Projects
Asian Development Bank inks two key agreements worth $730 million with Pakistan to strengthen power transmission and accelerate state-owned enterprise reforms. Details inside.
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4 Power Transmission Stocks Down Up to 55% From Highs
While India's power transmission sector rides a wave of strong demand and government investment, four key stocks have fallen sharply from peaks. Discover the details and future outlook.
CEA Acts to Align Power Research with Industry Needs
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.
CESC Raids: 31 Illegal Power Cases, Rs 2.2L Fines
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.
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.
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.
KP Group inks $4 bn renewable energy MoU with Botswana
India's KP Group partners with Botswana for a $4 billion renewable energy, storage, and transmission project, aiming to boost Botswana's green capacity to 5 GW. Read more about this landmark India-Africa collaboration.
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.
Tata Power Aims for Full Ownership of Resurgent Power
Tata Power is negotiating to buy stakes from Oman, Kuwait funds & ICICI Ventures in Resurgent Power, aiming for 100% ownership. Deal could solidify its position in India's power sector. 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.
MNRE Asks States to Copy Rajasthan's Power Grid Transparency
Rajasthan's practice of publishing spare grid capacity is now a national model. MNRE urges all states to adopt this transparency measure for faster renewable energy growth. Read more.
Morbi Farmer Files Cheating Case Against Getco Officials
A 61-year-old farmer from Morbi accuses Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation (Getco) officials of forgery and illegal installation of a high-tension power line on his land. Police register case under IPC sections.
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.
US May End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth
A US CDC panel reviews the universal hepatitis B birth dose policy. Experts warn against delay, citing household transmission risks and a 99% drop in infections since 1991. Learn why.
Herpes Simplex Virus: Symptoms, Spread, and Management
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a common, lifelong infection. Learn about its types, how it spreads without symptoms, and effective strategies to manage outbreaks and prevent transmission.
Trump lauds CDC panel's hepatitis B vaccine decision
US President Donald Trump praised a CDC panel vote to end its recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Read the details and implications of this major public health shift.
Solar Power Cuts in Rajasthan Due to Grid Congestion
Major solar producers in Rajasthan forced to cut 5GW production due to transmission bottlenecks, highlighting India's grid capacity lag. Read about the impact and solutions.
RBI Governor Explains Rate Cut, Growth Outlook, and Forex Stance
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra details the rationale behind the 25 bps repo rate cut, citing low inflation and robust domestic demand. He discusses growth moderation, rupee volatility, and the path for deposit rates. Read the full analysis.
Goa's HIV Success: No Mother-to-Child Cases in 2 Years
Goa reports negligible mother-to-child HIV transmission for two years, meeting key national AIDS control targets. Learn about the state's successful treatment and awareness initiatives.
Loan-Deposit Rate Gap Squeezes Bank Margins, RBI Told
PSU bank chiefs warn RBI of a 70-bps margin squeeze as loans reprice instantly with repo rate cuts, but deposit rates lag. Key asymmetry threatens profitability.
Liquidity Surplus Vital for Rate Cuts, Soothing Bond Yields
With inflation at record lows and strong GDP growth, the RBI faces a complex rate decision. Experts say sustained liquidity support is crucial for effective policy transmission and stabilizing bond markets. Read the analysis.
Mumbai family's 30-year battle with HIV across generations
A Mumbai family's three-decade journey with HIV reveals medical progress and enduring stigma. Discover how treatment transformed a death sentence into a manageable condition.
Karnataka Targets Zero AIDS Transmission by 2030
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces the state's goal to end AIDS transmission by 2030. Learn about the strategy and current HIV status.
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