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As Europe faces a massive heatwave, read how EU regulations pose hurdles to the purchase of Air Conditioners

Shraddha Pandey -
With rising temperatures, electricity prices are also increasing. However, the obvious resort to relief in peak summers, Air Conditioners are not that easily available in Europe.
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Explained: How counterfeit refrigerant gases, illegal refilling practices and import dependence could be contributing to a rise in deadly AC fire incidents across India

Rukma Rathore -
Authentic gases in RAC equipment are being supplanted by R-152a in the secondary refiller market.
News Reports

Why AC blasts are rising in India: Causes, risks and safety measures explained

Shraddha Pandey -
Besides, electrical faults and other external factors may also lead to an AC blast. These factors may include voltage fluctuations, short circuits, substandard or old wiring.
News Reports

Jaisalmer bus fire: Rampant corruption in registrations, substandard fittings, safety rule violations found in inspections, action taken against over 1500 buses

Divya Bharti -
The Jaisalmer bus fire that killed 26 was caused by faulty AC wiring, not a bomb, forensic report confirms.
OpIndia Explains

As netizens outrage over new AC temperature rules, understand why the rules are being introduced, their impact on Indian homes and how they compare...

Shraddha Pandey -
The Indian government mandating standardisation of AC temperatures between 20°C and 28°C is likely to significantly help the nation reduce power consumption, slashing electricity bills, and promoting energy efficiency.
News Reports

Correcting fake news or reinforcing victimhood narrative? TNM edits its interview with Mohd Zubair that said he stayed in an AC room in jail

OpIndia Staff -
The News Minute edited a report of its interview Mohammed Zubair, removing reference to AC room for the Alt News co-founder during his stay under Delhi Police custody.
News Reports

Railways to use non-AC coaches for conversion to COVID-19 treatment facilities to reduce risk of contamination

OpIndia Staff -
As there are several issues and requirements for AC systems for Coronavirus facilities, non-AC train coaches will be used for the same
Opinions

Don’t touch Nidhi’s Air Conditioner : Cut down on your Diwali crackers instead

Abhishek Banerjee -
Throw these people in jail. Don't you dare touch Nidhi's air conditioner.

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