2026 Board Exams: CBSE, States Adopt Twice-a-Year Model
India's Class 10th & 12th board exams undergo a historic shift in 2025. CBSE leads the move to two annual exams, ending high-stakes pressure. Explore the new flexible, student-friendly system.
India's Class 10th & 12th board exams undergo a historic shift in 2025. CBSE leads the move to two annual exams, ending high-stakes pressure. Explore the new flexible, student-friendly system.
MPBSE has announced the 2026 exam schedule for Class 5 and 8. Exams begin on February 20. Check the complete subject-wise timetable and key details here.
A new PIL in Punjab & Haryana HC challenges the state's land auction plan, demanding recovery of Rs 2,582 crore in unpaid bills first. Hearing set for Jan 12, 2026. Read the full story.
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.
Engineers protest as Punjab govt amends rules, allowing IAS officers as power utility CMDs without stakeholder consultation. A timeline of the dilution of norms.
Punjab's PSPCL transfers 17 engineers, including PSEBEA office-bearers, hours after union objected to CMD appointment rule changes. The association calls it victimisation.
PSEB Engineers Association alleges Punjab govt diluted PSPCL CMD eligibility without consultation, violating a 2010 tripartite agreement. Read the full dispute details.
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.
Engineers in Ajmer held a pen-down strike demanding safety after advocates attacked a senior PWD engineer. The Bar Association also suspended work over facility issues. Read the full story.
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
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
PSEBEA slams 'secret' meeting with PSPCL CMD, warns of intensifying protest over suspensions, political interference, and Ropar plant delays. Read the full story.
Rajasthan Board (RBSE) has released the Class 12 board exam schedule for 2026. Theory exams run from February 12 to March 11. Check the complete subject-wise timetable and key instructions here.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
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.
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.
UPMSP releases list of 7,448 exam centres for 2026 High School & Intermediate exams. Students can check online & raise objections by Dec 22, 2025. Get details.
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.
Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad releases detailed schedule for 2026 intermediate practical exams. Check district-wise dates, guidelines, and internal assessment procedures here.
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.
Vidarbha Industries Association reveals a 20% electricity tariff hike in Maharashtra, contradicting CM Devendra Fadnavis's assurance of stable rates for five years. Industry warns of economic strain.
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.
Punjab govt greenlights a detailed Rs 1.61 crore micro-study on water resources & seepage patterns with IIT Ropar. Learn how this 12-month project aims to tackle the state's water crisis.