Electricity
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Why electric plug points are different in different countries
Nations might support the idea of a global standard, but no one wants to change theirs.
Theodore J Kury, The Conversation
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In Jharkhand, rich households are getting away with higher power subsidies
A study by two think tanks recommends doing away with the subsidy for households consuming more than 300 units of electricity per month.
Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com
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Delhi HC to hear plea on overpricing by power firms on September 20
The petitioners said the impact would be felt by millions of consumers who may have to end up paying higher tariffs.
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