March 12, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the NXT Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The forum brings together political leaders, diplomats, scientists, and business executives from around the world.Addressing a conclave at the NXT Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, Prime Minister...
New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticised those attempting to create panic regarding the LPG situation in India, stating that they are not only exposing themselves to the public but also harming the country.Addressing the NXT Summit here, Modi also said that no...
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussed issues related to the safety of shipping and India's energy security during their last conversation. Addressing the media in New Delhi this afternoon, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson...
New Delhi, March 12 – A heated exchange of words erupted in Parliament on Thursday, as leaders from the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition traded sharp remarks over protests and the issue of energy security raised by Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi...
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New Delhi, March 12 India is in contact with Iran to ensure safe passage for around 28 Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been partially blocked by Tehran following its escalating conflict with the US and Israel, according to...
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New Delhi, March 12 Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for speaking in the Lok Sabha on "various other issues" but not on the subject of LPG, which he wanted to discuss.After Gandhi's speech in the House, Rijiju told reporters that the Congress had...
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New Delhi, March 12 Asserting that the foundation of every nation is its energy security, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government has "bartered" India's right to determine its relationships with different oil suppliers to the US due to a "compromise"...
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New Delhi, March 12 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India has co-sponsored a resolution led by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), considering the welfare and well-being of the large Indian diaspora in the GCC...
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New Delhi, March 12 Asserting that the foundation of every nation is its energy security, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government has "traded" India's right to determine its relationships with different oil suppliers to the US in exchange for a "compromise"...
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New Delhi, March 12 – India continues to work extensively to provide assistance to Indian nationals in Iran, while also addressing issues related to the safety of shipping and the country’s energy security amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on...
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New Delhi, March 12 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed concern over India’s energy security on Thursday, warning that the country could face serious challenges in the near future if adequate preparations are not made. He said "flawed" foreign policy decisions...
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New Delhi, March 12 Alleging that India's energy security has been compromised due to a "flawed" foreign policy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government must prepare in advance. If not, crores will suffer in the future, he said amid...
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Washington, March 12 – The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next four months, as part of a coordinated international effort by major economies to stabilize energy markets amid rising global prices driven by conflict in the Middle...
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New Delhi, March 11 India's purchase of Russian crude oil has surged by 50 per cent in March as New Delhi tapped alternative sources to compensate for the shortfall arising from disruptions in the Middle East amid an escalating military conflict.India bought about 1.5 million barrels of...
New Delhi, March 11 Amidst panic buying in some parts of the country, the government on Wednesday stated that India has sufficient LPG stocks to meet household cooking gas requirements, even as it intensified efforts to secure alternative supplies to replace volumes disrupted by the West Asia...
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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...
Chennai, March 11 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the safe evacuation of Tamil people stranded in West Asia and requested urgent intervention to address disruptions in LPG supply caused by the ongoing conflict in the region.In a...
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New Delhi, March 11: Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan have increased by nearly Rs 55 per liter after the outbreak of the Iran war, reflecting the country's energy import dependence in recent years, according to a report in Pakistani media.As global oil prices surge and shipping costs rise...
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President Donald Trump has announced a historic $300 billion partnership with India’s Reliance Industries Ltd to establish America First Refining, the first major new oil refinery in the US in 50 years. Trump made the announcement on the social media platform Truth Social, describing the project...
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New Delhi, March 11 Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi said on Wednesday that the Centre is taking steps to ensure that people do not face difficulties due to disruptions in gas supplies amid the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.“As the war continues in the Gulf region, involving...
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