energy crisis

March 29, New Delhi: Highlighting the global energy crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is facing the situation with resilience.He added that those involved in politics over the issue should refrain from doing so, as it concerns the interests of the 1.4 billion citizens of...

Havana, March 29 – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the United States for "blatantly lying" about a fuel blockade against the island.In a post on the social media platform X, Rodriguez said that US claims contradict its own executive orders and regulations, citing a January 29...

Patna, March 27 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday praised the Centre's move to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a "Ram Navami gift for the country".Manoj Tiwari said, "This is the biggest news of the day. The country has received a gift on Ram Navami."...

New Delhi, March 27 – The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" on fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying the move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary people.The government has reduced...

Bhubaneswar, March 27 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing the central excise duty on both petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, to ensure adequate availability of fuel and essential commodities.Describing this as a significant...

New Delhi, March 27 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that amid global fuel shortages triggered by the West Asia crisis, which have pushed prices higher worldwide, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel offers much-needed relief to citizens.Speaking on the social...

Colombo, March 26 Sri Lanka and Russia began talks here on Thursday aimed at purchasing Russian oil to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, officials said.The talks were led by visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, the Russian Embassy said.Officials of the state oil...

New Delhi, March 26 Accusing the government of not acknowledging the "severe LPG shortage," Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose said on Thursday that the Centre was out of touch with reality and was not making any efforts to reassure concerned citizens.The Trinamool...

New Delhi, March 26 The domestic coal market is witnessing rising demand and price pressure as the West Asia crisis is triggering an energy crisis, while the power sector remains steady on the back of coal and renewables, mjunction services said on Thursday.According to mjunction services, a...

New Delhi, March 26 Accusing the government of not acknowledging the "severe LPG shortage", Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose said on Thursday that the Centre was disconnected from reality and was not making any attempts to calm concerned citizens.The Trinamool...

March 26, New Delhi: As the U.S. fuel blockade intensifies, the energy crisis in Cuba has raised growing health concerns. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the situation in Cuba as "deeply concerning." The island's aging electricity system is...

New Delhi, March 25 AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that the government has been "caught off guard" in handling the "energy crisis" amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as it failed to build adequate strategic petroleum reserves.The Hyderabad MP said that India is facing...

Srinagar, March 25 – Panic spread across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as motorists, trucks, and owners of other vehicles crowded petrol/diesel pumps in an attempt to buy fuel.This was happening despite announcements made by the Indian Oil Corporation that there was no shortage of petroleum...

March 25, New Delhi – The unprecedented crisis affecting global energy markets has forced countries around the world to take drastic steps to conserve fuel and keep their economies running.In the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency on...

March 25, New Delhi - In Bangladesh, all educational institutions have switched to online learning to reduce the strain on the national power grid.Furthermore, Dhaka has introduced a five-hour rotating power outage schedule for domestic consumers in order to prioritize electricity supply to...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of seven empowered groups to address the potential long-term impacts of the West Asia conflict and urged states to work with the Centre in a "Team India" approach to mitigate the crisis. Highlighting the "serious consequences of the war,"...

New Delhi, March 24 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia."Met with Iran's Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia...

New Delhi, March 24 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in the Rajya Sabha on the West Asia crisis as "an exercise in obfuscation" and said it came "too late" and raises more questions than answers.Kharge also criticized Modi for his...

New Delhi, March 24 The central government has convened an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis at 5 pm on Wednesday, sources said.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to chair the meeting, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expected to be present, they said.Meanwhile...

New Delhi, March 24 The Congress on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on the West Asia situation in the Rajya Sabha, saying it was a "pre-prepared text full of self-praise" regarding all that he claims to have achieved in the last 11 years.Congress general...