energy policy

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships in the sea to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to Moscow, White House Press Secretary Karoline...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy informed the Rajya Sabha that more than 25,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.Responding to a starred question raised by MP Sat Paul Sharma, the Minister of...

Moscow, March 10 US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin late Monday night amid global energy disruption caused by American and Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz.According to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri...

New Delhi, March 10: A total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (as of March 5, 2026), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Under the scheme, funds amounting to ₹14,585.29 crore have been utilized in FY26 (till March 5), against...

Washington, March 10 – Democratic lawmakers in the United States sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, as gasoline prices surged nationwide, urging the White House to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease pressure on American families.Oil prices have...

Patna, March 9 – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Yadav criticised the Union government's foreign policy stance on Monday, stating that a country like India should not need permission from any other nation to decide its energy needs or trade policies.In a post on...

New Delhi, March 9 India will not join the International Energy Agency (IEA) initiative to release strategic oil reserves as part of an effort to cool oil prices, top government sources said.India, the world's third-largest oil-importing and consuming nation, has 5.33 million tonnes of...

New York/Washington, March 9 The US has urged India to buy Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to "alleviate" concerns about supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said.However, the move, he...

New York/Washington, March 9 The US has urged India to purchase Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to "mitigate" fears of supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said.However, the move, he...

New Delhi, March 8 As the conflict in West Asia strains the global oil supply chain, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is working with the world's largest oil producers, consumers, and refiners to maintain stability in the energy markets."The United States is...

Washington, March 8 The United States of America urged India to release more than 100 million barrels of Russian crude that was waiting offshore for Chinese refineries, in an effort to cool rising oil prices during the Iran conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday.Speaking in...

Washington, March 8 – US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that the US had asked India to purchase Russian oil cargoes that were waiting to be unloaded at Chinese refineries as a way to stabilize global energy markets during the ongoing conflict with Iran.In an interview with CNN...

Washington, March 8 – US President Donald Trump said he was not concerned about rising fuel prices despite the ongoing war with Iran, arguing that global oil markets have enough supply and that any price spike would be temporary.Speaking to reporters during a press briefing aboard Air Force...

New Delhi, March 7 – Following the US granting a temporary 30-day waiver allowing continued imports of Russian crude oil, India asserted on Saturday that its energy policy is determined by national interest and economic pragmatism, rather than external permissions.Responding to Washington's...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the foreign policy of the central government, alleging that India's global standing was being "compromised" and the Centre had "failed" to respond firmly to remarks by senior US officials on India's economic...

Bengaluru, March 7 – Criticizing the Centre over the increase in LPG cylinder prices, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the latest increase is deeply concerning and demanded the Centre's resignation."The latest increase in LPG cylinder prices is deeply concerning for...

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the foreign policy of the central government, alleging that India's global standing was being "compromised" and that the Centre had "failed" to respond firmly to remarks by senior US officials on India's...

Washington, March 6 – The United States has “reached out to India” to purchase Russian oil currently stored in floating storage in southern Asia as part of a short-term effort to ease pressure on global oil markets, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview with ABC News.The...

New Delhi, March 6 Following the US announcement that it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, the BJP on Friday termed the development a success of "strategic oil diplomacy" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it is a "major...

New Delhi, March 6 Following the US announcement that it was granting a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, the BJP on Friday hailed the development as a success of "strategic oil diplomacy" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it was a "major...