energy

New Delhi, March 23 – The current stock of crude oil held as part of India's strategic reserves is approximately 3.372 million metric tonnes (MMT), which represents 64 per cent of the total storage capacity of these reserves, the Parliament was informed on Monday.Through a Special Purpose...

New Delhi, March 22 The country's coal imports dropped by 4.2 per cent to 213.10 million tonnes (MT) in the April-January period of the current fiscal year, and with seaborne prices showing an increase, imports are likely to remain subdued in the near term.This decline underscores the...

A strategic partnership meeting between India and Africa was held on the third day of the 2026 Bharat Electricity Summit in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Power, Manohar Lal.Other attendees included Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik...

New Delhi/Dhaka, March 21 – While Bangladesh and India have engaged in extensive discussions on trade and connectivity at the bilateral level, the emergency supply security – with clearly defined, structured, and contractually binding terms – has yet to be formalised, despite its clear...

Abu Dhabi, March 21: The effects of Iran's actions will be felt by people in all parts of the world, especially the most vulnerable, several world leaders stated on Saturday while strongly condemning Tehran's attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure...

Jakarta, March 21 India's commitment to a balanced strategy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia is clearly reflected in the fact that its leadership has engaged with all regional actors since February 28 without favour or bias. For decades, India had adopted a calibrated strategy for...

March 21, New Delhi – The Ministry of Education is organizing the Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit at the IIT Bombay Research Park on March 21–22, 2026, to promote India as a global hub for deep-tech innovation. Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, will address the summit during...

March 21, New Delhi – The Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver on sanctions related to the purchase of Iranian oil at sea on Friday, marking its latest effort to ease rising oil prices.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said in a post on X that the waiver would release around 140...

March 20, New Delhi — In Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Friday that her country is ready to support United States efforts to promote peace and prosperity globally.Following talks with US President Donald Trump, the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 The Odisha government has directed officials to ensure there is no disruption in water and power supply during the summer months.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari gave the direction at a meeting on addressing the heatwave conditions in the state.All...

Mumbai, March 20 Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Friday that the state road transport body is currently not facing any issues regarding diesel availability to run buses despite the conflict in West Asia, and added that its fuel supply will remain steady for the next two months...

Washington, March 20 – US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a day of meetings at the White House with a carefully staged display of warmth, personal praise, and allied purpose, using a bilateral visit shadowed by war in the Middle East to underscore the...

Doha, March 19 – Qatar strongly condemned "Iran's aggression" on Thursday and demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities, asserting that escalating the conflict and prolonging it will only further destabilize the region.Speaking jointly with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Doha...

New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global investors to invest in the power sector, urging them to "make, invest, innovate, and scale" in India.In a written message read out by Union Power Secretary Pankaj Aggarwal at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Modi...

Tokyo, March 18 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will depart for Washington on Wednesday evening for a three-day visit during which she is scheduled to hold talks with US President Donald Trump, with the goal of solidifying her position as a crucial partner for the US in Asia, according...

Guwahati, March 18 The NTPC Bongaigaon unit in Assam achieved over 93 per cent of its declared capacity during the 2025-26 fiscal, indicating a high level of operational performance, a top company official said on Wednesday.The plant load factor stood at around 65 per cent, he said."NTPC...

Ramgarh, March 17 Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (PVUNL), a subsidiary of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), successfully synchronized its second unit, with an installed capacity of 800 MW, in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, a senior official said on Tuesday.The synchronization of the second...

March 17, New Delhi: The second Indian vessel, Nanda Devi, arrived at Vadinar Port on Tuesday, carrying 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas.The tanker, which navigated the Strait of Hormuz, reached Indian shores amid growing concerns over a potential shortage of cylinders triggered...

New Delhi, March 16 India does not have a "blanket arrangement" with Iran for the transit of Indian-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and "every ship movement is a separate matter," External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said.In an interview with the Financial Times, Jaishankar...

Beijing, March 16 China called on all sides to immediately halt military operations in West Asia on Monday, in response to US President Donald Trump's call for other countries, including Beijing, to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international transport.The effective closure of the...