Fuel Policy Shock: India restricts bulk industrial/commercial/institutional petrol and diesel purchases from retail pumps for up to 90 days, forcing them to use bulk sale points after demand spikes exploited retail-vs-bulk price gaps. Maritime Security: India condemned US strikes near Oman after three Indian sailors were killed, urging de-escalation and dialogue as shipping risks rise. Energy Diplomacy: EAM Jaishankar defended Russian oil imports, saying the US asked India to buy in 2022 to stabilise markets, and hit back at Europe over “weapons used against India.” EV & Manufacturing Push: Tsuyo Manufacturing selected for the Ministry of Education’s Bharat Innovates 2026; NLC India signed an MoU with CSIR-CECRI to study rare earth recovery from mine tailings; NLC India also eyes critical minerals from secondary sources. EV Charging Scale: Amazon plans to grow its electric delivery fleet in India, leaning on on-site charging while working with partners. Tech & Talent: LTM launched AI 1000 to train 1,000+ AI-certified engineers; Zelle plans India launch by year-end for cross-border remittances. Markets & Metals: Gold and silver prices bounced back in India amid geopolitical jitters. Urban Power Strain: Mumbai’s summer power cuts blamed on overstretched distribution infrastructure, not generation shortage. Environment: Haryana dominates polluted air rankings in May, with Charkhi Dadri and Gurgaon hotspots.