energy policy

New Delhi, March 15 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began a two-day visit to Brussels on Sunday to hold talks with his counterparts from the member states of the 27-nation European Union.This is the first high-level visit from India to Brussels, headquarters of the EU, after the two...

The government has amended the Electricity Rules to strengthen the captive power framework and support industrial competitiveness. The Ministry of Power has announced that the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, have been introduced to provide greater clarity and flexibility in the framework...

March 14, New Delhi – Canada will contribute 23.6 million barrels of oil to an International Energy Agency (IEA) plan aimed at stabilizing global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East.The announcement from Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson’s office came late Friday, two...

Washington, March 14 – US Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran and the administration’s economic policies during remarks in North Carolina, saying the government is working to keep Americans safe while strengthening the country’s economy...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan on Friday claimed that due to the BJP-led Centre's policies, India was in a situation where the US decides where it should import necessary goods from, alleging that the country has been turned into a "slave" or "junior partner" of...

New Delhi, March 13 The Indian Energy Storage Alliance said on Friday that it will release a white paper on the stationary energy storage market at the Stationary Energy Storage India conference on March 20.The Stationary Energy Storage India (SESI) 2026 will be held on March 20 at...

March 13, New Delhi – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday that American negotiators rejected Iran’s proposal to ensure “no nuclear weapons” because they did not understand its technical details.In a social media post on X, Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran had...

Washington, May 13 Amid rising oil prices, the Trump administration has announced a temporary authorization for other countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea, as there were no immediate signs of an early end to the US war on Iran.The US had granted a similar waiver from...

Washington, March 13 – The United States has temporarily allowed countries to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, a move that comes days after Washington granted a similar waiver to India as it seeks to stabilize global energy markets amid rising geopolitical tensions.Treasury Secretary...

March 12, New Delhi — To address a sharp decline in fuel supply, the Australian government is planning to temporarily amend fuel standards, allowing the use of lower-quality fuel for domestic use.The decision comes amid the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) call to release 400 million...

New Delhi, March 12 – India’s strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports from over 40 supplier countries have transformed its ability to absorb global energy shocks. This resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war, as the...

Washington, March 12 – The United States must rapidly expand electricity generation and modernize its power grid to sustain the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, warning that decades of under-investment in energy infrastructure could constrain the...

Washington, March 12 – The White House strongly criticized critical reporting in major US newspapers on the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran and its impact on global energy markets, accusing the media of spreading a "false narrative" about the objectives of the military...

Gandhinagar, March 11 – The Gujarat government has formed a high-level committee to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies in response to disruptions in global energy markets caused by conflicts in West Asia, spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Wednesday.The committee, headed...

Chandigarh, March 11 The Punjab government moved a resolution in the state assembly on Wednesday, alleging that a foreign policy failure by the Centre has led to a hike in LPG rates, and expressed concern that the looming shortage of commercial cylinders would affect restaurants, eateries, and...

New Delhi, March 11 India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of crude oil, and it is essential for New Delhi and Washington to work "hand-in-hand" to ensure the stability of the energy market, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Wednesday.His conciliatory gesture came as the Congress...

Chandigarh, March 11 – A resolution concerning the impact on the country's energy security was tabled before the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday, expressing concern over the emerging gas and energy crisis across the country.The resolution, presented in the House by Food, Civil Supplies and...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships, aiming to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. According to a top White House official, this move underscores that America's allies in India are "reliable partners"...

March 11, New Delhi – Countries and agencies worldwide are implementing emergency measures to address soaring oil prices, including capping fuel costs, releasing strategic reserves, and reducing consumption.The major move comes from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has proposed the...

New Delhi, March 11 – The Congress criticized the BJP-led government on Wednesday, stating that the US has "temporarily allowed" India to "accept" Russian oil, and that this was a "concession" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The opposition party's criticism came after White House Press...