energy crisis

New Delhi, March 24 – The Indian government is planning to reduce the amount of broken rice allocated to the public distribution system (PDS) from 25% to 10%, freeing up approximately 90 lakh tonnes annually for the ethanol sector. Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra announced this on Tuesday...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in the West Asia region. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha about the ongoing conflict in West Asia and explaining India's position on the issue, Mr. Modi said, 'India has raised the issue of de-escalation and the...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the government is trying to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources, and efforts will continue in the coming days as the war in West Asia has created a serious energy crisis globally.In a statement in the Rajya...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that as the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, it is essential that a "unified voice of peace and dialogue" emerges from the Indian Parliament to the entire world.He said that India's aim is to restore peace in the...

Kuala Lumpur, March 24 – Malaysia is exploring alternative transportation routes and intensifying its focus on the Asian market to maintain tourist arrivals amid disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East, the country's state-owned agency reported.The country's state-owned agency...

New York, March 23 – President Donald Trump on Monday expressed optimism about an imminent resolution to the Iran War, citing major points of agreement in talks, while Tehran signaled that no negotiations were taking place.Trump told reporters that “we have points, major points of agreement, I...

New York, March 23 – Saying that Iran and the US were having “very good and productive” negotiations, President Donald Trump walked back on his threat to bomb Iran’s power infrastructure by Monday night, and extended the deadline by five days.Iran, which had previously said it was not seeking...

New Delhi, March 23 India must adopt a radical approach and review its defense spending in light of the ongoing war in West Asia and the changing geopolitical landscape, said Fauzia Khan, a member of the Rajya Sabha from the NCP-SCP, on Monday.Participating in discussions on the Appropriation...

New Delhi, March 23. Countries worldwide are taking drastic measures to conserve fuel and ensure continued energy access for their people in the wake of the disruption in oil and gas supplies triggered by the escalation in the Middle East conflict.The impact of the current disruptions in West...

New Delhi, March 23 – The Congress on Monday suggested that India should lead peace talks in West Asia and also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inform citizens about the steps being taken to address the LPG shortage and rising inflation in the country.Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged all state governments to take strict action against individuals attempting to exploit the ongoing global energy crisis through the black market and hoarding of gas cylinders.This appeal comes in response to the nationwide...

New Delhi, March 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation related to crude oil, gas, and other petroleum products, as well as the power and fertilizer sectors, along with senior ministers on Sunday, in light of the evolving situation in West Asia.Government sources said the focus...

Moscow, March 22 – The United States is pursuing a policy of dominance in global energy markets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russian media."They (the United States) only care about their own well-being. They are willing to defend this prosperity by any...

Moscow, March 21 – European politicians are deliberately plunging their countries into crisis and darkness by continuing to reject Russian energy resources, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday."It is not a technical disaster or any natural catastrophe that is causing the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a scathing attack on successive central governments led by the Congress and the BJP on Saturday, holding their policy decisions responsible for the country’s worsening energy crisis.In a strongly worded statement...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday alleged that policies pursued by successive central governments, led by the Congress and the BJP, allegedly under US influence, had contributed to the current energy crisis in the country.In a statement, Vijayan...

March 20, New Delhi — Governments around the world are implementing measures to protect consumers from the rising cost of energy, which has been driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These measures range from tax cuts and subsidies to adjustments in supply.Germany is exploring...

Washington, March 17 President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that NATO and most of the US's other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran entered its third week.In a social media post, Trump asserted that Iran's military has been "decimated" and...

Colombo, March 17 Sri Lanka currently has sufficient fuel reserves to last until mid-May, according to the island nation's Energy Minister, Kumara Jayakodi, who made the statement to parliament on Tuesday.The minister's statement comes in the context of the ongoing conflict between Iran and...

March 17, New Delhi: Cuba's national power grid collapsed on Monday, leaving approximately 10 million people without electricity amidst a U.S. oil embargo on Cuba.The grid operator, Union Nacional Electrica de Cuba, stated that the blackout was caused by a "complete shutdown of the national...