energy security

New Delhi, April 11 – The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has created opportunities for India in various ways, ranging from augmenting strategic petroleum reserve capacities at home to diversifying imports, a report highlighted on Saturday.Writing for the non-profit initiative Politeia...

Polavaram (Andhra Pradesh), April 11 The PHEP, which is part of the mega Polavaram project, is set to become a major contributor to Andhra Pradesh's energy security, the government said on Saturday.Upon completion, it will have an installed capacity of 960 MW, comprising 12 power-generating...

New Delhi, April 11 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will undertake a three-day visit to Paris and Berlin, starting Sunday, for high-level talks on energy, trade, and defense, against the backdrop of the West Asia conflict.Misri's visit to France and Germany comes at the end of his trip to the...

April 11, New Delhi – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded his visit to the United States. Key discussions focused on expanding the strategic partnership.He met Under Secretary William Kimmitt to discuss advancing U.S.-India cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, securing...

Florida, April 11 US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Saturday that Washington and New Delhi will closely work together across key sectors, including trade, defense, and energy.Speaking on X after his meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Florida, Gor said, "It was a pleasure to...

Washington, April 11: India and the United States expanded cooperation on energy, critical technologies, and defense during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's meetings with senior US officials this week, signaling closer strategic alignment.On the final day of his hectic three-day engagements...

Port Louis, April 10 India on Friday emphasized the need for a swift return to peace in West Asia, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the crisis as "deeply" concerning and underscored New Delhi's unwavering stance against the targeting of civilians, infrastructure, and global...

New Delhi, April 10 The Congress urged the BJP-led government on Friday to consult with the opposition, and urgently revise and adopt a unified national approach to restore India's historic role as a principled, proactive, and credible voice for peace.The opposition party welcomed the...

Itanagar, April 10 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said on Friday that the Shyaro micro hydroelectric project in the Tawang district will significantly strengthen local power generation, reduce dependence on external electricity sources, and ensure a more stable power supply...

New Delhi, April 10 As the world scrambles to recover from the biggest energy shock in decades triggered by the West Asia conflict, India should be cautious about relying on traditional supply assumptions, particularly its proximity to the Middle East for sourcing oil and gas, ONGC Chairman and...

Port Louis, April 10 External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, held a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, discussing developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Following their conversation, EAM...

April 10, New Delhi – Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stated that Iran would move the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz into a new phase.In a statement read out on state television, Khamenei said that Iran would seek retribution for attacks against it and would take...

Jaipur, April 10 – Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, sharply criticised the BJP government on Wednesday for its handling of the Pachpadra Refinery project, describing it as the “mega chapter” of what he termed 'Intezaar Shastra', a metaphor for prolonged delays in development. “The...

Tokyo, April 10 – Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday, adding to the ongoing efforts that began in mid-March.Takaichi revealed the plan at a ministerial meeting on the day to address the Middle East situation amid...

Seoul, April 10 – South Korea's National Assembly is set to handle an additional budget bill on Friday aimed at coping with the economic fallout from the ongoing war in the Middle East.The additional budget, intended to ease the burden of rising oil prices and protect small businesses and...

Washington, April 10 – US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement by restricting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and warned Tehran against imposing fees on passing tankers."Iran is doing a very poor job, some would say dishonorable, of allowing oil to...

Washington, April 10 – Rising geopolitical tensions are beginning to reshape economic expectations, with the World Bank’s president, Ajay Banga, warning that prolonged conflict could dampen growth, fuel inflation, and strain vulnerable economies.Speaking at the Atlantic Council, World Bank...

Port Louis, April 9 India is finalizing an agreement to supply oil and gas to Mauritius to strengthen its energy security amid the crisis caused by the conflict in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday.Jaishankar, who is in Mauritius to attend the 9th Indian...

Jaipur, April 9 – Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the country’s first Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Integrated Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Balotra on April 21.He stated that the Pachpadra Refinery will emerge as a...

Gangtok, April 9 The Sikkim government said on Thursday that LPG supply to the state has now been restored to pre-crisis levels, and there is no shortage of cooking gas.Earlier, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) had restricted LPG supply to 80 per cent due to a national shortage of...