Amid growing concerns over fuel supply and distribution, the central government has assured that it is taking all necessary steps to ensure uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG across India.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet issued an order in this regard on Friday (May 29). Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre and the current defence secretary, will take over the additional responsibilities from May 31.

Deputy Chief Minister and Congress state president, DK Shivakumar, is scheduled to take oath as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, Wednesday, in Bengaluru, according to government sources.