31+ min ago (163+ words) There's news of great relief for electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh. The Yogi government's ambitious "Electricity Bill Relief Scheme 2025" for settling outstanding electricity bills has come into effect across the state today, December 1, 2025. The scheme will operate in three phases, with the maximum benefit available in the first phase. Phase 1: December 1 to 31, 2025 " 25% discount on principal Phase 2: January 1 to 31, 2026 " 20% discount on principal Phase 3: February 1 to 28, 2026 " 15% discount on principal How to avail the benefits To avail the scheme, consumers must register online on the UPPCL website or at the nearest electricity office or convenience center. Upon depositing the prescribed fee at the time of registration, the consumer's outstanding dues will be calculated at the new rates, with interest completely waived. Consumers will then be given the option to pay the bill in a lump sum or in easy installments. Effective until February…...

49+ min ago (238+ words) LPG Price Cut: December 1st brings many changes in India. One of these changes is the price of LPG cylinders. It has been reported that there has been no reduction in the price of domestic cylinders. However, the price of commercial cylinders has been reduced by "10, which is expected to provide some relief. With this reduction, the price of a 19 kg cylinder in Delhi has now dropped from "1590.50 to "1580. In Kolkata, a commercial cylinder will now be available for "1684, down from "1694. In Mumbai, the price of a commercial cylinder has dropped from "1542 to "1531.50. In Chennai, the price of a commercial cylinder has dropped from "1750 to "1739.50. On the other hand, domestic cylinder prices remained unchanged on December 1st. Consequently, the price of a 14.2 kg cylinder remains at "853 in Delhi. Domestic cylinders are priced at "852.50 in Mumbai, "890.50 in Lucknow, "985.50 in Kargil, "969 in Pulwama, and…...

19+ hour, 27+ min ago (589+ words) Home Rent Rules 2025: For a long time, tenants have been grappling with issues like arbitrary rent hikes, high security deposits, and weak documentation. The new rules are designed to provide relief, especially to tenants living in major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune. Home Rent Rules 2025: The central government has implemented the [] The post Home Rent Rules 2025: Good news for those living in rented houses, the government has taken a big decision. first appeared on informalnewz. Home Rent Rules 2025: For a long time, tenants have been grappling with issues like arbitrary rent hikes, high security deposits, and weak documentation. The new rules are designed to provide relief, especially to tenants living in major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune. Home Rent Rules 2025: The central government has implemented the Home Rent Rules 2025, which is being considered a major step…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago (120+ words) Fixed deposits (FDs) are still considered a great option among Indian consumers for a safe investment. Let's explore 10 banks that offer the highest interest rates on 2-year FDs. Returns up to 8.25% are available here Federal Bank is offering interest up to 8% ICICI Bank is also a great option. Kotak Mahindra Bank is offering 7.20% interest on 2-year FDs to its general customers and 7.70% to senior citizen customers. Furthermore, Jammu & Kashmir Bank is offering 7.10% interest on 2-year FDs to its general customers and 7.60% to senior citizen customers. Furthermore, ICICI Bank is offering 7.10% interest on 2-year FDs to its general customers and up to 7.60% to senior citizen customers....

21+ hour, 26+ min ago (102+ words) Cyclone Ditwah is currently generating winds of 7080 km per hour. While it is not considered a very severe storm, its slow speed and proximity to the coast could make it more dangerous. IMD chief M. Mahapatra said, "The wind speed is not very high, but standing crops could suffer significant damage." Heavy Rain Warning in Several Districts #WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Strong winds and rough sea conditions witnessed in the capital city as the effect of #CycloneDitwah intensifies. Visuals from Marina Beach. " ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025 Extensive preparations to deal with the storm 153 people have died....

21+ hour, 35+ min ago (392+ words) After wreaking havoc in Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditvaha is moving toward India. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in coastal areas. Chennai Airport has canceled 54 flights, and rail services are also affected. The administration has made preparations to deal with the emergency. New Delhi. After causing devastation in Sri Lanka, the effects of Cyclone Ditwah are being felt in India. The weather has started changing in the South Indian states. In view of Cyclone Ditwah, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. The officials have appealed to the people to avoid going near the sea. Actually, the threat of Cyclone Ditwah is looming large in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. Cyclone Ditwah…...

22+ hour, 23+ min ago (269+ words) The Indian government has made a major change to the rules for using messaging apps. Popular apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, JioChat, Arattai, and Josh will no longer function without an active SIM card. These platforms will now have to ensure that the user's SIM card is always linked to the app. Apps will have to implement this within 90 days. A major change has also been made for those using the app from a web browser. Under this, the app will now auto-logout every six hours, and users will have to scan the QR code again to login. This is why the decision was taken. According to the Department of Telecommunications, this move aims to address a major flaw in communication apps' user verification. Currently, most communication apps verify a user's mobile number only at the time of…...

23+ hour, 30+ min ago (444+ words) Bank Holidays: The month of December begins tomorrow. Banks will be closed on Monday, December 1st, the first day of the month. Bank branches will remain closed in many states across the country. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 13 bank holidays for December 2025. Banks will remain closed on Monday, December 1st Banks will remain closed on December 1st in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day are celebrated here. December 1st is a very special day for these two states. Due to the Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, government offices as well as banks will remain closed. December 1 " State Formation Day (Arunachal Pradesh/Nagaland) December 3 " St. Francis Xavier's Day (Goa) December 12 " Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma Day (Meghalaya) December 13 " Second Saturday December 18 " Guru Ghasidas Jayanti (Chhattisgarh), U Soso Tham's death anniversary (Meghalaya) December 19 " Goa…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (182+ words) 8th Pay Commission: The winter session of Parliament begins on December 1st. During this session, questions and answers related to the 8th Pay Commission will also be discussed. Unions representing central government employees and pensioners are demanding that the current DA and DR be merged into the basic salary. The 7th Pay Commission was constituted in 2014, and its recommendations came into effect on January 1, 2016. Its term expires in 2026. Typically, the central government constitutes a pay commission every 10 years to revise the salaries of its employees. State governments also revise the salaries of their employees in line with the Central Pay Commission. Why the 7th CPC Rejected the Request In such a situation, it is now expected that the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will not be implemented soon, but on schedule. However, the government may provide some relief. The winter session of Parliament is scheduled…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (348+ words) Life Certificate: The deadline for pensioners to submit their life certificate is November 30, 2025, meaning only one day remains. Failure to submit on time could result in a suspension of pension payments, so complete the process immediately using either the digital or offline option. November 29, 2025, is a crucial time for millions of pensioners across the country. The deadline for submitting a Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan Patra) is November 30, 2025, meaning only one day is left. If this document is not submitted on time, pension payments may be halted. Why is a Life Certificate necessary? Every year, pensioners must provide this certificate to ensure they are alive and that pension benefits are reaching the right person. Previously, this process required a visit to a bank or post office, but now digital options are also available. " Online option: Pensioners can generate an Aadhaar-based digital…...