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Akola: Two workers were injured, one of them critically, following a coal mill backfire at the Paras Thermal Power Station in Akola district on Saturday morning. The incident has again raised concerns over the safety of workers at high-pressure power generation units amid surging electricity demand due to extreme heat conditions.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, marking the third hike in less than 10 days, with fresh rates now taking effect across major cities. In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 99.51 per litre after a hike of 87 paise from Rs 98.64. Diesel prices in the capital have risen by 91 paise to Rs 92.49 per litre from Rs 91.58. In Kolkata, petrol is priced at Rs 110.64 per litre following a 94 paise increase, while diesel now costs Rs 97.02 per litre after a 95 paise hike. In Mumbai, petrol rates have gone up by 90 paise to Rs 108.49 per litre. Diesel in the city has increased by 94 paise and now stands at Rs 95.02 per litre.