Karnataka solar scheme: ‘Muft Bijli’ confusion triggers 95% backlog; vendor delays, deposit defaults add to woes

Karnataka’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana faces a 95% application backlog, primarily due to widespread confusion over its ‘free power’ title. Many applicants mistakenly believe installation is entirely free, while others stall on vendor selection or upfront deposits. Bureaucratic hurdles and initial incomplete information further impede the scheme’s progress.

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Do you have a habit of cracking your neck? That quick relief could be dangerous and cause a stroke

Habitual neck cracking, often mistaken for relief, can severely damage cervical structures and vascular health. This practice, stemming from gas release in synovial joints, can lead to ligament laxity, nerve pinching, and in rare cases, arterial dissection or stroke. Experts advise against repetitive manipulation, recommending posture correction and gentle exercises for safe tension release.

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Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati’s women aides arrested: Confessed to pressuring students; later released on bail

Delhi Police arrested three former senior female employees of a private institute for allegedly pressuring students to comply with Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati’s inappropriate demands. Saraswati is accused of sexually harassing 17 students. The arrested sisters, who admitted acting on his instructions, were later bailed. Evidence includes Saraswati’s unremorseful comments on students’ yoga photos shared in…

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