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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM IST

Petroleum Secretary Says No Retailer Can Cap Fuel Sales Amid Diesel Supply Concerns

India’s Petroleum Secretary has said no fuel retailer is permitted to cap sales, in a pointed response to reports that private operators including Jio-bp and Nayara Energy have limited diesel dispensing at some outlets. The remarks underscore the government’s intent to keep the retail fuel market functioning normally as the country navigates tight supply conditions and heightened scrutiny of private distribution practices.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Oil Ministry Moves to Decriminalise Minor Offences Under Petroleum Act

India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has proposed amending the Petroleum Act, 1934, with a focus on Chapter III, which governs penalties and procedure. The move is aimed at decriminalising minor offences and replacing punitive provisions with a more compliance-oriented framework, in line with the government’s broader regulatory reform agenda.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Oil Ministry Seeks to Decriminalise Minor Offences Under Petroleum Act Amendment

India’s Oil Ministry has proposed amending the Petroleum Act, 1934, by revising Chapter III on penalties and procedure to decriminalise minor offences. The move is aimed at reducing compliance burden, easing enforcement, and aligning the law with the government’s broader push to replace punitive provisions with civil penalties where appropriate.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Government Will Not Let Markets Go Out of Control, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to intervene to prevent disorder in energy markets, signalling a watchful stance at a time of persistent volatility in global crude prices and domestic inflation concerns. His remarks underscore New Delhi’s intent to balance consumer protection, fiscal discipline and energy security without allowing price shocks to cascade through the economy.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Government Will Not Let Markets Spiral Out of Control, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to prevent disorder in the economy and energy markets, signaling a watchful stance at a time of global price volatility and domestic fiscal sensitivity. His remarks underscore New Delhi’s intent to preserve stability in fuel supplies and inflation management without allowing market stress to spill into the broader economy.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Government Will Not Let Markets Spin Out of Control, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to intervene to prevent disorder in energy markets, underscoring New Delhi’s focus on stability amid global price volatility. His remarks come as policymakers continue to balance inflation control, fuel affordability, and fiscal discipline in a sensitive macroeconomic environment.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Narendra Bhushan Takes Charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Narendra Bhushan has assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, placing him at the centre of one of India’s most consequential policy portfolios. The appointment comes at a time when the ministry is balancing industrial expansion, environmental compliance, climate commitments, and forest governance across a fast-changing regulatory landscape.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceRecently

Fin Secretary Calls Bank Chiefs’ Meeting as Strike Threat Looms Over Banking Services

Financial Services Secretary Sanjay Lohia has convened a meeting with the heads of public sector banks, regional rural banks and NABARD on Monday to ensure uninterrupted banking services ahead of a proposed three-day strike from September 28. The move comes as the All India Bank Employees’ Association presses for a five-day banking week and warns of an indefinite strike from October 26 if its demand is not addressed.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Landscape Treatment Can Advance Both Watershed Development and River Revival, Says DoLR Secretary Narendra Bhushan

Senior officials in the Department of Land Resources are framing landscape treatment as a dual-purpose policy tool that can strengthen watershed development while also supporting river restoration. The approach, outlined by Secretary Narendra Bhushan, reflects a broader push to align land, water, and ecological planning under a more integrated governance model. Analysts say the emphasis signals a shift from isolated interventions toward basin-scale restoration with measurable environmental and rural development gains.

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World Politics & DiplomacyRecently

UK Foreign Secretary Signals Harder Line on Israel as Labour Recasts Gaza Policy

Britain’s foreign policy debate over Israel and Gaza is moving into a more openly critical phase, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emerging as a central voice in Labour’s effort to present a more progressive stance. The shift reflects growing pressure inside the party and among voters to align UK diplomacy more closely with humanitarian concerns and Palestinian statehood. The change could reshape London’s posture toward Jerusalem at a sensitive moment in the conflict.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyRecently

Foreign Secretary Flags Concerns Over US Russia Sanctions Law in Talks With US Lawmakers

India’s Foreign Secretary has raised concerns with US lawmakers over the proposed Russia sanctions legislation, as New Delhi watches for any spillover effects on its strategic and economic interests. Sources said the measure, known as SRIA, may also be used as leverage in the ongoing India-US negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement.

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New Delhi(1)Nayara Energy(1)Jio-bp(1)India(1)