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UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom losses
December 23, 2019 7:24 am
Discom losses, which had progressively reduced in the first couple of years since the scheme’s rollout in November 2015, have rebounded in FY ’19 to nearly double the losses recorded the previous year.
‘Fears of debt rising to pre-UDAY levels, missed targets unfounded’
May 23, 2019 3:30 am
The note comes as the NDA government ends its current term and attempts to refute issues raised with UDAY’s performance and arguments that it has worsened state finances.
PM Modi reviews progress of Uday scheme
July 22, 2017 2:51 am
Under Uday, state governments are required to take over 75 per cent of the short-term liabilities of their respective discoms (as in September-end 2015), 50 per cent in the first year (FY16) and the balance in FY17.
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Top News Headlines of January 11, 2026 | Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
Updated: January 12, 2026 02:30 IST
Top News Headlines of January 11, 2026 | Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are “business as usual” rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.
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Updated: January 12, 2026 01:12 IST
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Updated: January 12, 2026 00:39 IST
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Updated: January 11, 2026 23:49 IST
As Rohit Sharma was dismissed, the crowd at Vadodara cleared their throats to welcome the former India captain
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Updated: January 11, 2026 23:43 IST
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The 26-year-old, who bowled five overs for 27 runs, walked off midway through the New Zealand innings and did not return to field. Despite the discomfort, he later came out to bat at No. 8 and played a key role in India's successful run chase for a four-wicket win.
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