energy policy

New Delhi, March 29 Speaking at an Eid Milan ceremony in Delhi, Indresh Kumar, Convenor of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) and a leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, cautioned people against creating panic over oil and gas supply, stating that there is no shortage of resources in the...

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy chaired a high-level meeting on Saturday at CGO Towers with oil companies and dealers to review fuel availability in Telangana. Addressing the media, he dismissed rumors of scarcity, stating, "There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the state; supplies...

March 28, New Delhi – Thailand's Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, announced that the country is expected to have a new government next week, with a complete list of cabinet members to be submitted for royal approval on Monday.Anutin stated that the new government will quickly present its...

Amaravati, March 27 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Friday directed officials to expedite the implementation of 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' and the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) across the state.During a teleconference with the Chairmen and Managing...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday described the opposition's behavior in Parliament as "most unfortunate," accusing the Congress and other parties of acting irresponsibly at a time when the world is grappling with economic challenges, particularly rising crude oil...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's increasing dependence on crude oil, LPG, and natural gas imports."The 'grand' promise of gas made by Mr. Modi has remained just that – gas," Congress general secretary in charge of communications...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's increasing dependence on crude oil, LPG, and natural gas imports."The 'gas grandly promised' by Mr. Modi has remained just that – gas," Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam...

Houston, March 26 India aims to attract $100 billion in investment and expand exploration acreage to 1 million sq km by 2030, Srikant Nagulapalli, Director General of Hydrocarbons, has said.Speaking at CERAWeek by S&P Global 2026, Nagulapalli outlined key policy reforms, data access, and...

Tokyo, March 26 – Japan began releasing 30 days' worth of oil from state reserves on Thursday to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on its economy, as concerns over supply and soaring oil prices mount, local media reported.The move followed the country's decision to draw down 15...

Seoul, March 26 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged the nation to cooperate on energy-saving efforts on Thursday, as the prolonged war in the Middle East has disrupted global energy markets, but pledged no changes in electricity prices.Lee made the remarks during an emergency economic...

New Delhi, March 25 Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the Congress on Wednesday, stating that it suffered from a "lack of vision" during the UPA period, which prevented it from harnessing solar energy.The Minister of New and Renewable Energy made the remarks during the Question Hour in...

Amaravati, March 25 Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has urged investors to expedite the implementation of renewable energy projects and ensure they are commissioned on schedule.During a review meeting held at the Secretariat with representatives of Brookfield-Axis and...

New Delhi, March 24 The government on Tuesday introduced measures to strengthen consumer-centric gas service delivery while ensuring that the transition to piped natural gas (PNG) does not impose an excessive financial burden on users.The framework mandates the time-bound provision of PNG...

New Delhi, March 24 – As of March 19 this year, a total of 26,19,879 rooftop solar systems have been installed across the country under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana since the scheme's launch in February 2024, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.An amount of ₹17,967.53 crore has been...

Seoul, March 24 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke by phone with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday, and they discussed the current situation in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said.The two leaders discussed the impact of the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran on...

New Delhi, March 23 While the BJP government talks about economic self-sufficiency, the country's dependence on importing oil and gas has risen to 90 per cent today from 70 per cent twenty years ago, John Brittas, MP from Kerala, said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.During a discussion on the...

New Delhi, March 22 With the Middle East in turmoil and crude oil prices rising, the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) has offered to supply petrol with ethanol blends exceeding 20%, saying this move could proportionally reduce India's dependence on imported crude oil.In a letter to...

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...

Washington, March 21 – On Friday night, the United States issued a narrow, short-term authorization allowing the sale of Iranian oil that is currently stranded at sea. The Trump administration says this move will quickly boost global supply while maintaining pressure on Tehran, according to the...

Itanagar, March 20 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the state's crucial role in India's transition to clean energy on Friday, noting that its 58,000 MW hydropower potential accounts for over 38 per cent of the national total.Speaking at the Power Ministerial Meet...