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New Delhi, April 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India has taken a significant step in its civil nuclear program as the domestically built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieved criticality.In a post on X, Modi said this is a proud moment for the country...

Iran has warned that it would respond with far more devastating and widespread retaliation if its civilian targets are further attacked. Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has also warned that the resistance front could target the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, disrupting the...

Oman and Iran have held talks on easing maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the key global shipping route remains effectively closed amid the escalating West Asia conflict.According to the Oman News Agency, officials from both countries met at the level of deputy foreign...

Ottawa, April 3 Senior diplomat Mahaveer Singhvi has taken over as India's new Consul General in Toronto, amid efforts by New Delhi and Ottawa to further expand bilateral ties in various areas, including trade, investment, and energy.Singhvi, a 1999 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service...

New Delhi, April 3 The government held discussions on Friday about measures to encourage companies to increase the production of induction heaters and compatible utensils, amid rising demand for these products due to concerns over LPG availability following the West Asia crisis, an official...

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, concluded his two-day visit to India today. During his visit, Mr. Manturov held a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar in New Delhi.The Ministry of External Affairs stated that both sides engaged in extensive...

New Delhi, April 2 Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as investment, energy, and fertilizers.Manturov, who was on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with...

New Delhi, April 2 Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas of investment, energy, and industrial cooperation.Manturov, on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with...

United Nations, April 2 – With a firm message to Israel, the United States, and Iran to immediately stop the conflict, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for supporting diplomacy to halt the threatened "spiral of death and destruction."He told the media that he was "sending...

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, while addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, stated that Meghalaya is still experiencing a slight shortage in domestic LPG supply, but the situation remains manageable. However, he pointed out that the shortage of commercial LPG is being faced across the...

Itanagar, April 1 A public hearing for the proposed 680-MW Athunli hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district was held on Wednesday, a key step towards securing environmental clearance, officials said.The hearing, organized by the Arunachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s stability amidst global energy and geopolitical challenges, particularly in West Asia, while sharply criticizing the Congress for “undermining” national unity and “spreading rumors”.Speaking after launching...

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat), March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹19,806.9 crore at a ceremony in Vav-Tharad in North Gujarat on Tuesday.The projects, undertaken by the central and state governments, span energy, transport...

Sanand, March 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that global crises in recent years have led to disruptions in supply chains, emphasizing the need for secure and resilient systems in critical sectors such as semiconductors, energy, and minerals.Addressing the gathering after the...

Washington, March 31 US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he is willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to reopen it for a later date, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing administration...

March 30, New Delhi - U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he was reversing his previous decision to block oil shipments to Cuba, stating that he had "no problem" with any country sending crude oil as a Russian tanker approached a Cuban port with a much-needed shipment.Speaking to...

March 30, New Delhi – Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to examine the economic consequences of the war in West Asia.The supply squeeze has driven up the prices of oil and natural gas, leading to significant ripple effects across supply chains in multiple industries.French...

New Delhi, March 30 The central government has made an ad-hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) kerosene to states and union territories for household use, introducing a 60-day emergency measure to ease pressure on cooking gas, LPG.The kerosene is intended for cooking and lighting...

New Delhi, March 29 India's growing economy and massive infrastructure needs perfectly align with American expertise in energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure, and both sides are well-positioned for a "win-win" expansion of their strategic economic pillar, US Ambassador...

Colombo, March 29 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to India on Sunday for its swift support after 38,000 metric tons of fuel shipped by New Delhi arrived in Colombo.President Dissanayake noted that India's prompt response came after he had discussed with Prime...