energy policy

Mumbai, April 9 Amidst challenges related to cooking gas due to the West Asia conflict, the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) has urged policymakers to increase reliance on locally available ethanol.Ethanol, a biofuel derived from sugarcane, can "complement LPG cylinders" by providing a...

April 07, New Delhi — In a major milestone for India’s nuclear energy program, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved its first criticality on April 6.The country continues to expand its clean energy portfolio, and fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role...

Washington, April 7 – The United States warned Iran that it could “inflict much greater pain” if it does not change course, with Vice President J D Vance saying, “the Iranians are now responsible.”Speaking at a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest...

Seoul, April 7 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to hold a meeting with leaders of the ruling and main opposition parties on Tuesday, officials said, as they were expected to discuss measures to mitigate the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East.Lee is scheduled to...

Rio de Janeiro, April 7 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched a package of measures designed to mitigate the impact of international energy price volatility on Brazil's economy.On Monday, the president signed a series of decrees to provide immediate relief to consumers and...

Bratislava, April 5 – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the European Union (EU) to resume dialogue with Russia and lift sanctions on Russian energy raw materials, following a phone call with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, local media STVR reported."The EU, and especially...

Sydney, April 4 – Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday that Australia's fuel supply "remains strong," and more petrol is reaching service stations across the country.Providing a weekly update on fuel supply, Bowen told reporters in Sydney that Australia had approximately 39...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 3 – Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, strongly criticised the Karnataka government over its recent electric vehicle (EV) policy decisions, alleging that the state is moving backwards on clean energy initiatives.In a recorded video statement...

Washington, March 31 US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at key Western allies — France and the United Kingdom — accusing them of failing to support Washington’s actions against Iran and warning that the United States “won’t be there to help” them in future crises.In a series of...

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...