The people of Assam are facing massive problems due to the hike in vegetable prices in the markets in Guwahati due to the flood situation in the state.
Delhi University (DU) has reversed its decision to hike fees for corrections in degree certificates and mark sheets after protests from Academic Council (AC) members, claimed AC members.
Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva was detained by the police on Friday after the leader, along with other party workers and leaders, were protesting against the Delhi government over the hike in power prices in the national capital.
Pakistan's electricity regulator, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), has approved a request by the government to increase basic electricity tariff by up to Pakistani currency (PKR) 7.12 per unit.
Speaking to ANI, Thoothukudi Corporation Mayor NP Jegan Periyasamy said, "5 demands of the protesters will be implemented immediately after meeting with the union representative of sanitation workers. They have 19 demands including wage hike."
Poultry dealers have reported an increase of PKR 37 per kilogram in chicken prices. The new rate now stands at PKR 421 per kilogram, with dealers attributing the hike to increased taxes.
The KNCHR has criticised President William Ruto for using brutal force against citizens protesting the Finance Bill 2024, which included unpopular tax hikes.
At least 39 people have lost their lives in recent anti-government protests in Kenya against the new tax hike, reported Al Jazeera, citing the national rights watchdog.
The boiling frustration over inflated electricity bills and recent hike in taxes exploded into a countrywide protest with traders leading from the forefront