Delhi News Live Updates: Man Arrested for Urinating on Air India Flight, Electricity Bills to Go Up, and More
In a series of incidents, a man onboard a Mumbai to Delhi Air India flight was arrested for allegedly spitting, urinating, and defecating inside the cabin on Monday. Meanwhile, electricity bills in Delhi are set to go up with the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission allowing power distribution companies (DISCOMS) to hike power tariffs. According to power department officials, this will affect the power bills of all Delhi residents who do not get the subsidy.
Here are the latest Delhi news updates:
Man Arrested for Urinating on Air India Flight
A passenger travelling from Mumbai to Delhi on an Air India flight was arrested for allegedly spitting, urinating, and defecating inside the cabin. The incident occurred on Monday, and the man was taken into custody after the flight landed in Delhi. Air India has not yet issued a statement on the matter.
Electricity Bills in Delhi to Go Up
Delhi residents who do not receive electricity subsidies will see an 8% increase in their power bills due to increased power tariffs. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed power distribution companies to increase power tariffs, affecting all residents who do not receive subsidies. Delhi power minister Atishi blamed the Centre for the increase in rates, claiming that mismanagement has led to a rise in coal prices.
Kejriwal Demands L-G Resignation After Robbery in Pragati Maidan Tunnel
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has demanded the resignation of L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena after a recent robbery incident in the Pragati Maidan tunnel. A delivery agent and his associate were robbed at gunpoint of nearly Rs 2 lakh cash by a group of unknown assailants inside the Pragati Maidan Tunnel. Kejriwal has called for Saxena to resign and make way for someone who can provide safety and security to the people of Delhi.
Congress Reminds Kejriwal of Supporting BJP on Article 370
Congress leaders have reminded Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of his support for the BJP government’s decision to strip Jammu and Kashmir of similar powers in 2019. This comes after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) questioned the Congress’s “real intentions” behind remaining non-committal on supporting it over the Centre’s ordinance that aims to weaken the Delhi government’s hold on the capital’s administration. Delhi Congress leaders argue that the party’s insistence on securing a commitment on the Delhi ordinance was “a desperate bid to survive.”
The Indian Express Website Rated Green for Credibility and Trustworthiness
The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards.
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