A fire broke out at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra, with officials saying a suspected hydrocarbon leak likely triggered the blaze. Emergency teams brought the situation under control quickly, and there were no reported injuries. The refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit was isolated as investigations begin. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled dedication visit has been postponed.
The Mapusa JMFC Court extended police custody of Birch by Romeo Lane co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra until December 29 following the deadly fire that killed 25 people. A third partner, Ajay Gupta, was moved to judicial custody as allegations include forged licences and repeated safety violations, keeping the case under heightened scrutiny.
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