From samosa oil to jet fuel: Indian Oil’s Panipat refinery gets SAF certification; 1st in India to use cooking oil for aviation

Indian Oil’s Panipat refinery achieves a national milestone by becoming the first in India to be certified for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. This initiative aligns with global carbon reduction goals and the CORSIA scheme. With test flights already conducted, India is considering a SAF blending mandate to reduce aviation’s carbon…

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Kerala High Court’s new guidelines to district judiciary: ‘AI tools shall not be used to…’

The Kerala High Court has introduced pioneering guidelines strictly regulating AI tool usage within the district judiciary. This policy prohibits AI from making decisions or conducting legal reasoning, emphasizing responsible and restricted use. The court advises caution against indiscriminate AI use, citing potential privacy violations, data security risks, and eroded trust in judicial decisions.

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Explained: Why a US appeals court may revisit Donald Trump’s Portland troop ruling

A federal appeals court ruled Trump can federalize Oregon’s National Guard to protect federal property in Portland, reversing a prior block. However, a full Ninth Circuit review may overturn it. The case tests presidential power over state militias and raises concerns about civil liberties. A rehearing decision is pending, with significant implications for federal-state authority…

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RBI risk guardrails: SBI, HDFC and ICICI keep D-SIB tag; what do higher capital buffers mean for them?

India’s Reserve Bank has reaffirmed State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as domestic systemically important banks. These institutions must maintain higher capital reserves to ensure financial stability. The designation, based on updated RBI frameworks, requires additional Common Equity Tier 1 capital proportional to their risk-weighted assets.

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