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Petroleum ministry officials said that the govt has allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to states, in addition to the regular quota of one lakh kl, for use as cooking fuel. It has also asked the pollution control boards of respective states and Union Territories to allow the use of biomass, RDF pellets (produced from municipal, industrial and commercial waste) and coal as alternate fuel in the hospitality and restaurant segment for one month.

India’s refining capacity, our own requirements, and diesel availability will be factored in while taking decisions, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Forest and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre says a meeting of Bengaluru legislators to be convened to discuss the issue shortly

Police rushed to Temple Israel near Detroit following reports of an active shooter, with smoke billowing from the synagogue's roof. A truck reportedly crashed into the building, prompting a massive law enforcement response. Jewish institutions across the region were advised to enter a precautionary lockdown as authorities investigate the unfolding security incident.

The government had reached out to at least two parties — the Congress and the Samajwadi Party — seeking their opinion on advancing the timeline for implementing the legislation

Action comes amid reports that housekeeping staff, pantry/catering and vendors were involved in illegal provision or sale of liquor, gutkha among other prohibited items on running trains

India has been expressing concern about the targeting of merchant navy ships that are stuck both inside the Gulf as well as in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz

Corporation secretary to initiate steps to distribute compensation to families residing on Konthuruthy river puramboke under the special rehabilitation package approved by the State Cabinet

There is no shortage of fuel and crude supply is secured, foremost priority of govt. is to provide cooking gas to households, regulation of commercial LPG will prevent black-marketing, says Petroleum Minister

The strategic road map document, accessed by The Hindu, outlines broad goals that the armed forces must aspire to achieve as India prepares its military for evolving security challenges and the centenary of Independence

The DPDP laws in effect legalise disproportionate state surveillance, create a compensation vacuum for citizens, dilute the Right to Information, erode the ability of journalists to practice their profession, the petition said