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.
The Indian government introduced the SHANTI and VB-G RAM G Bills in Lok Sabha this week, facing immediate objections from the Opposition. Get the latest details on the parliamentary proceedings.
Under PM Surya Ghar scheme, 7.7 lakh households now have zero electricity bills. Govt provides Rs 13,926 crore subsidy, targets 1 crore homes by 2027. Read more.
The Shanti Bill 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 16. Learn about its objectives, key provisions, and the government's plan to promote peace and harmony in India.
The new insurance bill aims for 100% FDI, easier access, and universal protection by 2047. Discover how it changes rules for LIC, IRDA, and policyholders.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticises the VB-G RAM G Bill as an 'assault' on the programme's spirit. Read his sharp parliamentary remarks and the political debate it sparked.
The Lok Sabha has referred the crucial Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, 2025, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny. Learn what this means for India's education governance.
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 aims to transform India's insurance sector with 100% FDI, niche licences, and a shift to regulation-driven oversight. Read the key changes.
Engineers at Punjab's power utilities escalate protests, switching off official mobiles and adopting work-to-rule. Demands include halting property sales and reinstating suspended officials. Read more.
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.
India's proposed Right to Disconnect Bill aims to protect employees from after-hours work calls. Learn what it entails, its legal journey, and chances of becoming law. Read more.
Panchkula residents report sudden electricity disconnections without notice, even after paying bills. UHBVNL responds. Demands for stricter verification grow. Read more.
Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited's one-time settlement scheme receives massive consumer response, collecting Rs 37.61 crore from over 51,000 registrations in December. Read the full story.
MP Supriya Sule introduces a bill granting employees the legal right to disconnect after work hours, aiming to protect mental health and set digital boundaries. Explore the key provisions and penalties.
MP Supriya Sule introduces a Private Member's Bill in Lok Sabha, proposing a legal 'right to disconnect' from work emails and calls after hours to combat burnout and 'info-obesity'.
NCP MP Supriya Sule tables a Private Members' Bill for a 'right to disconnect' law, aiming to protect employees from after-hours work calls and emails. Shashi Tharoor introduces a complementary bill to cap work hours.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha activists protested the Electricity Bill 2025, blocking railway tracks across 19 Punjab districts. Train movement halted, causing major delays. Read the full story.
Punjab Police conduct pre-emptive raids on Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders ahead of a 2-hour rail blockade protest against the Electricity Bill. KMM condemns the crackdown. Details inside.
Puerto Rico's energy regulator weighs massive fee increases by private power firms, potentially raising average bills by 40%. Residents reel as poverty and outages persist. Governor moves to cancel Luma contract.
Uttar Pradesh power consumers face a record fuel surcharge of 5.56% in December, drawing criticism over Rs 51,000 crore consumer surplus. Consumer groups plan to challenge the UPPCL move.
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.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a symbolic 2-hour rail blockade across 19 Punjab districts on December 5. Protest targets Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, prepaid meters, and sale of public assets. Details inside.
The Parliament's Winter Session concluded with the passage of crucial bills like the telecom and appointment laws. Opposition staged walkouts during the debate on the security breach. Get the full recap.
Amid opposition protests, three key bills introduced in Lok Sabha during Winter Session. The bills focus on post office services, Jammu and Kashmir, and central university amendments. Details inside.
The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
The Winter Session of Parliament commences with 19 days of sittings. Key bills on health security, atomic energy & finance are on the agenda. The opposition gears up to raise crucial foreign policy issues.
India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.