Govt limits diesel sales, restricts bulk fuel purchases under new rules: Know what it means for buyers

The government of India has introduced fresh restrictions on diesel sales and bulk fuel purchases as part of efforts to boost fuel distribution and prevent stockpiling. Know more about the cap.
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with French President Macron in Nice

PM Modi was accompanied by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and other senior officials. Macron was accompanied by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot and other top officials.
‘I want justice’: Wife of Indian sailor who died aboard MT Celestial makes emotional appeal

The wife of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan, Sarabin, urged the central government to repatriate his mortal remains and also demanded justice and career opportunities for her family. While speaking to news agency ANI, she said, ”I am requesting the Government of India to consider my husband’s death. I want to see my husband’s body. I want justice for my husband’s death. Also, I have an 8-month-old baby and a 3-year-old girl. Right now, I don’t know what to do next for both of my children’s lives. We didn’t get any official statement from the company about my husband’s death. I kindly request the government to provide a permanent career opportunity for the sake of my family.”
PM Modi to meet Trump during G7 summit in France, White House says

Earlier in the day, PM Modi departed New Delhi for France, where he will participate in the G7 summit and hold a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. He will also pay a state visit to Slovakia — the first by an Indian prime minister since the country gained independence in 1993.
NCP (SP) leader Sule refutes reports of merger with Congress: ‘No such proposal’

Sule also expressed disappointment over the split in the Trinamool Congress, noting that the Shiv Sena and the NCP were also split in the same manner. “The way first Shiv Sena was split, then it was the NCP, the same is happening to the TMC. This is very sad,” she said.
Nitin Gadkari unveils 100 percent ethanol fuel push after E85 rollout, sparks debate online

Nitin Gadkari has announced a major push towards 100 percent ethanol-based fuel adoption as part of an expansion of an alternative fuel strategy following the rollout of E85.
PM Modi arrives in Nice, kicking off France visit: What’s on agenda?

During the visit, the prime minister is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron and participate in the ‘Bharat Innovates’ programme.
Uttarakhand: 1 killed, three others injured after violent clash in Dehradun

Speaking to ANI, Dehradun Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Pankaj Gairola said that members of one community allegedly attacked members of the other community using sharp-edged weapons and hammers, leaving four people critically injured.
Indian Army Uniforms 2026: Bandi jackets introduced, colonial-era traditions removed in major dress code reform; details here

The Indian Army’s new Army Uniforms-2026 manual introduces Indian-inspired dress reforms, including bandi jackets, a new winter uniform, and the removal of several colonial-era traditions.
Amid West Asia crisis, JP Nadda assures uninterrupted medicine, fertiliser supplies

JP Nadda has assured that despite supply disruptions due to West Asia crisis, government has taken appropriate measures to ensure that both medicine and fertiliser supplies remain uninterrupted. Nadda said the government had adopted a multi-pronged approach to safeguard supplies.