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Colombo, March 26 Sri Lanka and Russia began talks here on Thursday aimed at purchasing Russian oil to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, officials said.The talks were led by visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, the Russian Embassy said.Officials of the state oil...

New Delhi, March 24 – The opposition on Tuesday accused the government of ceding strategic autonomy to the United States, while the ruling alliance praised the measures taken for the overall development of the country and its people.Participating in the debate on the 2026 Finance Bill in the...

Washington, March 19 – The United States is considering a series of emergency energy measures, including releasing more crude oil from its strategic reserves and easing restrictions on Iranian oil, as the White House moves to contain rising prices following fresh disruptions in global supply...

New Delhi, March 17 – US President Donald Trump may have believed that his threats of tariffs would make India back down, but a new paper by an IIM Udaipur professor argues that he got the country badly wrong.The paper, by Professor Kunal Kamal Kumar and published in Third World Quarterly...

Washington, March 17 – The United States is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict, as part of efforts to stabilize global energy supplies, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said.“We are seeing more and more fuel ships start to go through. The...

Washington, March 14. Senior US Senate Democrats have sharply criticised the Trump administration's decision to pause sanctions on Russian oil, warning that the move could enrich Moscow while doing little to ease rising energy costs for Americans.US Senator Mark R. Warner, Vice Chairman of the...

New Delhi, March 13 Amid the conflict in West Asia and rising oil prices, US envoy to India, Sergio Gor, said on Friday that Iran is "trying to blockade" the Strait of Hormuz and is "recklessly targeting" commercial vessels, as he accused Tehran of trying to drive up oil prices.During an...

Washington, March 13 US President Donald Trump has told G7 leaders that Iran is "about to surrender," claiming success in Operation Epic Fury, a media report said on Friday.Trump made the claim on Wednesday during a virtual meeting of the G7 leaders amid growing concerns about the economic...

Washington, March 13 – The United States has temporarily allowed countries to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, a move that comes days after Washington granted a similar waiver to India as it seeks to stabilize global energy markets amid rising geopolitical tensions.Treasury Secretary...

New Delhi, March 12 Congress Rajya Sabha member Shaktisinh Gohil accused the government of succumbing to US pressure and allowing President Donald Trump to interfere in the country's affairs, including the purchase of oil.Participating in a discussion on the Ministry of Rural Development...

New Delhi, March 11 India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of crude oil, and it is essential for New Delhi and Washington to work "hand-in-hand" to ensure the stability of the energy market, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Wednesday.His conciliatory gesture came as the Congress...

Guwahati, March 11 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in the state.Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that the state government is monitoring the situation arising across the country in the wake of the war in West Asia."I...

U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, today praised India's role in maintaining stable oil prices globally. In a social media post, Mr. Gor stated that the United States recognizes that ongoing purchases of Russian oil are part of this effort. He added that India is one of the largest consumers...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships, aiming to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. According to a top White House official, this move underscores that America's allies in India are "reliable partners"...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships in the sea to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to Moscow, White House Press Secretary Karoline...

New Delhi, March 10 The government is studying all tariff-related developments in the US to assess their implications and remains engaged with the United States, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada...

New Delhi, March 10 Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi continued his remarks in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns about the functioning and neutrality of the Chair.Speaking during the discussion, Gogoi recalled an incident when...

Bengaluru, March 9 – Karnataka BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his criticism of the Union government’s foreign policy, accusing the Congress of compromising India’s sovereign interests during the UPA era.In a strongly worded...

Bengaluru, March 9 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, alleging that India’s sovereignty and independent decision-making are being compromised due to the Central government’s handling of relations with the US.In a strongly...

New Delhi, March 8 As the conflict in West Asia strains the global oil supply chain, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is working with the world's largest oil producers, consumers, and refiners to maintain stability in the energy markets."The United States is...