energy security

Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, J P Nadda, stated today that the green ammonia agreements represent a significant step towards building a self-reliant nation and advancing the country's transition to clean energy. He made this statement while addressing the signing of green ammonia...

Tokyo, March 30 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that she would consider holding talks with the Iranian leadership at an "appropriate" time if it serves Japan's national interest, given the continued high tensions in the Middle East, according to local media."I will...

New Delhi, March 29 Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited, a joint venture company of NLC India Ltd and UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd, has commenced production from a coal block in Jharkhand, according to a regulatory filing.This development boosts domestic coal output for power generation...

New Delhi, March 29 The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) expressed concern on Sunday over the "panic buying" of fuel and a surge in LPG cylinder bookings amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, urging people to avoid hoarding as it creates "artificial shortages".It also called for...

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 — A meeting of an informal group of ministers, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was held on Saturday to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict on the country's energy security and supply chains.Senior ministers reviewed the risks to fuel supplies, the...

Itanagar, March 28 – Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the state's vast natural and resource potential on Saturday, reiterating the state government's commitment to converting these assets into sustainable revenue through well-defined policies.Officials from the National...

Hyderabad, March 28 Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday reassured people about the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, in the wake of military conflict in West Asia and emphasised that there is no cause for panic.Reddy, who chaired a review...

Itanagar, March 28 Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that Arunachal Pradesh is on the verge of a new era of development, with hydropower and river tourism set to play a transformative role in the state's growth and revenue generation.Khandu undertook a high-speed river journey on...

New Delhi, March 28 – An Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), comprising several senior members of the Union Cabinet, convened a meeting on Saturday to assess potential risks to India’s energy security, the supply of essential commodities, and the resilience of critical infrastructure, in light...

Chandigarh, March 28 – As global tensions escalate in Gulf countries and disruptions in key maritime routes trigger uncertainty across markets, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday called on the Centre to act decisively, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take responsibility and...

Brussels, March 28 The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region – economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while...

Mumbai, March 28 Addressing growing public concern amid the Iran–Israel conflict, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday issued a stern warning against those spreading misinformation about fuel shortages or a potential lockdown, asserting that no such plan exists."There is...

New Delhi, March 28 The Centre on Saturday pushed for rapid expansion of PNG networks across urban areas in the country, amid concerns over LPG supply arising from the West Asia conflict.Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar outlined key priorities, including a...

New Delhi, March 28 Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday claimed that India stands to suffer the most from the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict, and accused the Narendra Modi government of lacking a "nation first" approach as well as being fixated on only winning elections.Sibal said...

Paris, March 28 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit here and said he valued the discussion and his many insights.The external affairs minister paid a formal visit to President Macron on Friday."It...

Islamabad, March 28 – The average price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Pakistan has surged to PKR 3,900-5,135 per 11.67 kg cylinder from PKR 3,150-3,968 amid the conflict in West Asia, local media reported.Citing data from the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) published by the Pakistan Bureau...

Shillong, March 28 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "decisive leadership" in addressing the challenges arising from the West Asia conflict.Sangma's comments came a day after the Prime Minister chaired a virtual meeting of chief...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that maintaining economic and trade stability, ensuring energy security, protecting the interests of citizens, and strengthening industry and supply chains remain the government's top priorities amid the evolving situation in West Asia.Mr. Modi...

Home Minister Amit Shah stated that despite global disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East, daily life in India has remained unaffected, and the country has effectively managed the crisis.Speaking at a summit organized by a private media outlet in New Delhi last evening, the Home...