SBI Sees 16,000 Cyber Frauds, Digital Banking Risks Rise
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
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Noida man loses Rs 24 lakh to fake electricity employee scam
A 59-year-old man in Greater Noida was duped of nearly Rs 24 lakh by a scammer posing as an NPCL employee. The fraud involved malware-laden APK files. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself.
MLA Cuts Power to Officials' Houses Over Outages
Congress MLA Virendra Jati takes drastic action, cutting electricity to officials' homes in Haridwar to protest frequent outages. Police complaint filed. Read the full story.
Kollam: Rs 15 Lakh Gold Scheme Fraud Case Registered
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
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.
Hyderabad Govt Uncovers Massive Salary Fraud in Payroll Clean-Up
A Hyderabad government payroll audit uncovers nearly 7,000 suspicious contract workers, revealing fake identities and collusion. The suspected fraud could run into thousands of crores. Read the full investigation details.
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
Bareilly: ₹14.7L compensation for electrocution deaths
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
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.
Rs 2 Crore Gujarat Tourism Fraud, Bank Manager Suspended
A major fraud of Rs 2.03 crore siphoned from Gujarat Tourism's bank account via forged documents. Union Bank manager suspended. Details of the investigation 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
Mahabharata actor Gajendra Chauhan duped in cyber fraud
Actor Gajendra Chauhan, famed for playing Yudhishthira, was targeted in a cyber fraud. Mumbai Police's swift action recovered Rs 98,000. Read the full story.
Gurgaon: Duo Arrested for Siphoning Rs 10 Lakh from Firm
Two Gurgaon travel company employees arrested for diverting Rs 10 lakh to fake accounts. Police investigation ongoing to recover funds. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad Bank Account in Rs 148 Cr Cyber Fraud Scam
A bank account in Ahmedabad's Ramol saw Rs 148.3 crore transactions in over a month, linked to 117 cyber fraud complaints nationwide. Police probe reveals modus operandi.
Mumbai senior loses Rs 5 lakh to ED impersonators
An 82-year-old woman in Mumbai was swindled of Rs 5 lakh by cyber criminals posing as ED officials who threatened her with arrest over a WhatsApp video call. Read the full details of the sophisticated scam.
Fifth Arrest in Rs 12 Crore Chinese Cyber Fraud Network
Noida cybercrime unit arrests a key suspect linked to Chinese fraud networks in a massive stock market investment scam. Learn how the multi-state operation was busted and how to protect yourself.
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.
Three family members electrocuted in Muzaffarpur field
A grandfather, son, and grandson died after a live wire fell in their paddy field in Malkauli village. Villagers protest, alleging electricity department negligence. Read the full report.
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.
Kanpur: 4 held for Rs 37.87 crore GST fraud using fake firms
Kanpur police and tax officials bust a gang that created fake companies to evade GST worth Rs 37.87 crore. Four arrested, laptops and phones seized. Read the full investigation details.
Ahmedabad Man Arrested for Rs 1.11 Crore Cyber Fraud
Thiruvananthapuram cybercrime police arrest a 25-year-old from Ahmedabad for defrauding a doctor of Rs 1.11 crore via fake online trading promises. Read the full investigation details.
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in Rs 30 crore IVF fraud case
Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt arrested for allegedly cheating a Rajasthan doctor of Rs 30 crore in a fake IVF investment scheme. Details on the fraud case and police action.
Vikram Bhatt arrested in ₹30 crore fraud case
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt arrested in a ₹30 crore investment fraud case. Joint police operation in Mumbai leads to detention. Details on the biopic project and allegations inside.
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