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Delhi BJP to Protest Against Power Tariff Hike

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a series of demonstrations across all 14 districts on Monday to protest the imposition of Power Purchase Agreement Charges (PPAC) and other surcharges that have led to inflated electricity bills. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva made the announcement during a press conference on Sunday, criticising the Delhi government and electricity distribution companies for their alleged failure to secure electricity in advance for peak summer and winter demands, PTI reported.

"The burden of these additional costs is being unfairly placed on residents," Sachdeva stated. He called for a judicial inquiry, claiming that the PPAC was not part of the approved Business Regulatory Plan for power distribution companies until 2015, and alleged that its current imposition is a result of corrupt practices between the Arvind Kejriwal government and power distribution companies.

During the press conference, Sachdeva released a copy of a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), calling for intervention on the issue of excessive PPAC, pension surcharges, meter charges, and load surcharges, which have collectively inflated consumers' electricity bills. "Since 2015, the PPAC has increased every summer and winter for the relevant quarter, but it has never been withdrawn after the quarter ends," Sachdeva highlighted.

To protest against these charges, BJP workers will hold demonstrations at power distribution company offices across all districts of Delhi on Monday, Sachdeva said, as per PTI.

Oli-Led Nepal Government to be Sworn in today

Kathmandu: K P Sharma Oli, the leader of Nepal's largest communist party, has been appointed as Nepal's Prime Minister for a fourth term. Oli, 72, was appointed on Sunday by President Ram Chandra Paudel following the failure of outgoing Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' to secure a vote of confidence in the House of Representatives on Friday. This appointment marks the formation of a new coalition government under Article 76 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal.

According to a notice issued by the President’s Office, Oli, who is the Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), will be sworn in at 11 am on Monday at Shital Niwas, the main building of Rashtrapati Bhawan. Oli has gained the support of the Nepali Congress, the largest party in Parliament, and now faces the challenge of securing a vote of confidence from Parliament within 30 days of his appointment, requiring a minimum of 138 votes in the 275-seat House of Representatives (HoR).

20:51 PM (IST)  •  15 Jul 2024

Breaking News LIVE: New Study Reveals Moon Cave As Potential Shelter For Future Explorers

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19:09 PM (IST)  •  15 Jul 2024

Breaking News LIVE: Flood Situation Arises In UP's Gorakhpur After Increase In Water Level Of Rapti River

A flood situation has arisen in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh after the increase in the water level of the Rapti River.
19:02 PM (IST)  •  15 Jul 2024

Breaking News LIVE: EAM S Jaishankar To Visit Mauritius For High-Level Talks On July 16-17

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is set to make an official visit to Mauritius from July 16th to 17th. This trip is among his first bilateral engagements since his re-appointment. The visit follows the recent trip of Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth to India for the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet and Council of Ministers. Dr. Jaishankar last visited Mauritius in February 2021, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

17:16 PM (IST)  •  15 Jul 2024

Breaking News LIVE: Indian Govt Releases First Tranche Of $2.5 Million To UNRWA As Part Of Annual Contribution For 2024-25

The Government of India has distributed the initial installment of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This payment is part of India's annual contribution of USD 5 million for the fiscal year 2024-25.

16:39 PM (IST)  •  15 Jul 2024

CBI Takes Over Probe into Irregularities In 2020 Chhattisgarh PSC Examination; Conducts Searches: Officials

CBI launched an investigation into alleged irregularities in the 2020 Chhattisgarh PSC examination; conducted searches: Officials
 
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