The Delhi government will not provide fuel to vehicles older than 15 years starting April 1, to reduce vehicle emissions and pollution. Measures include installing equipment at petrol stations to identify such vehicles, and transitioning 90% of public CNG buses to electric by December 2025.
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Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi since 2012, against Railways on January 30. Kohli’s return to domestic cricket is part of his preparation for upcoming national duties. Several other Indian internationals like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja are also participating in the domestic competition.
A significant water shortage hampers firefighting efforts in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades as wildfires devastate the area. Hydrants ran dry due to overwhelmed storage tanks and pumping systems. Firefighters adapt by relying on aerial support, highlighting critical infrastructure issues and the need for system redesigns to handle future wildfires.
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