Power Engineers Warn of Nationwide Stir Over Proposed Privatisation in the Power Sector

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

National

The All India Power Engineers Federation has warned of a nationwide agitation if the Centre moves ahead with the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill and continues the push for privatisation in the power sector. The federation said the changes could have serious implications for consumers,

International

Trump Says His Morality Is Only Check on Power

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that his own morality is the only real restraint on the use of American power on the global stage. The remarks were made during a wide-ranging interview in which he spoke about foreign policy, military authority and the role of leadership in international affairs. Remarks on Authority and Decision-Making […]

Business

Supreme Court Sets Timeline for Discom Dues

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and union territories to clear the unpaid dues owed to electricity distribution companies (discoms). These unpaid amounts, called “regulatory assets,” must be fully repaid within four years starting April 1, 2024. Limits and New Rules for Tariffs The court has also mandated that any new regulatory […]

Government Policies National

Centre Relaxes Sulphur Norms for Coal Power Plants

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

In a major policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed sulphur dioxide emission regulations for coal-fired power plants, rolling back a mandate issued nearly a decade ago. The change comes amid concerns over the high cost and operational burden of installing Flue-Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units across the country’s ageing coal fleet. Majority of Plants Exempted […]