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.
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.
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
Uttar Pradesh's smart prepaid meter rollout hits a snag as 29.1 lakh consumers owe Rs 904 crore. UPPCL review reveals billing issues and technical glitches. Read the full report.
Bigg Boss 19's Tanya Mittal faces fresh allegations from stylist Riddhima Sharma over unpaid fees and unreturned outfits. Sharma opens up about online trolling and broken promises. Read the full story.
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.
BKU Doaba lifts protest at Phagwara sugar mill after talks but will gherao Jalandhar DC office on Dec 18 over pending cane dues. Farmers demand immediate payment.
UPERC proposes a lumpsum fee for new electricity connections, ending corruption-prone estimates. Final approval expected Dec 18. Get details on new transparent charges.
The Builders Association of India has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking clearance of pending government dues estimated at Rs 75,000-80,000 crore. Read the full story.
Odisha faces a massive Rs 6,558.64 crore in unpaid electricity bills. Authorities launch aggressive recovery drives, including disconnections, to tackle the crisis. Read more.
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.
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
Mormugao Municipal Council sealed a public and a private bank branch in Vasco for failing to pay Rs 9 lakh rent. The council is using a unique 'Gandhian' method with roses to recover dues from other defaulters.
Vodafone Idea share price rallied over 4% as the government examines legal options for AGR dues relief. Telecom Minister Scindia awaits formal request from telco. Details inside.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation cracks down, sealing six buildings for illegal structures and unpaid fees. Commissioner warns of intensified action. Owners must clear dues.
Govt quarters in Bhubaneswar allotted to NGOs, individuals, and political parties have accumulated massive rent arrears of Rs 2.47 crore, reveals CM Majhi. Read about the top defaulters and the state's recovery plan.
Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 4% as Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia indicated potential AGR dues relief. Read the latest updates on the telecom sector.
Bengaluru's Mantri Mall clears Rs 6.5 crore property tax but still owes Rs 30 crore to BBMP. The mall has faced multiple sealings for non-payment. Read the latest updates.
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.
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
BWSSB introduces a one-time settlement scheme for Bengaluru residents to clear pending water charges. Minister H K Patil announced the initiative on November 27, 2025.
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.
Vodafone Idea share price surges 50% in 3 months as government becomes largest shareholder. Can this telecom turnaround continue? Analysis inside.
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.
Greater Bengaluru Authority launches aggressive tax recovery drive to address ₹3,100 crore shortfall. Chief Commissioner orders immediate action against top defaulters. Read full details.
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.