Highlighting the cultural and spiritual importance of the celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually joined Ram Lalla’s ‘Surya Tilak’ ceremony on the occasion of Ram Navami on Friday. The prime minister prayed for the welfare of the country as he watched the ceremony on television. Over the course of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri celebration, people […]
In a message sent on Friday, India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated Balendra Shah on becoming prime minister of Nepal and emphasised India’s intention to further enhance bilateral relations and cooperation. In a post on X, Modi highlighted his trust in Shah’s leadership and his willingness to collaborate closely with Nepal to strengthen India-Nepal relations […]
In an effort to mitigate the effects of rising global oil costs, the Indian government has lowered excise levies on gasoline and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, bringing the rates down to ₹3 per litre for gasoline and nil for diesel. The action coincides with increased volatility in the world’s energy markets brought on […]
In response to the dramatic increase in the price of crude oil on a worldwide scale, the Indian government is reportedly taking a financial hit, according to Hardeep Singh Puri, India’s minister of petroleum and natural gas. The minister claims that fuel costs around the world have risen due to the sharp increase in international […]
When global supply chains tremble, the impact is felt far beyond the conflict zone. For India, the recent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum trade passes—have served as a stark reminder of the risks of import dependence. In response, the Government of India has quietly […]
In an effort to increase energy security and decrease reliance on foreign fuels, the Indian government has established new policy guidelines to expedite the construction of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum. On March 24, the order was announced in the official gazette under the title of Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, […]
Concerns over the economic and security consequences of the developing crisis in West Asia have prompted the Indian government to call an all-party meeting to update political leaders. Under the leadership of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the meeting is set to take place in the Parliament of India complex. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is […]
An assessment meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to evaluate the status of the petroleum, crude oil, gas, power, and fertiliser industries in light of the rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Preventing interruptions in critical services was the primary emphasis of the meeting, which aimed to ensure uninterrupted supply, boost logistics, […]
On Thursday, India’s prime minister Narendra Modi extended an invitation to international companies to “make, invest, innovate, and scale” in the country’s power sector, establishing India as a prime location for energy-related collaborations and investments. As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India is at a pivotal point in its energy transition, according to a message […]
Taking place from March 19-22 at Yashobhoomi, the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 is going to be the best power and electricity conference-cum-exhibition in India. There, world-renowned experts, politicians, and investors will gather to talk about the future of the electrical ecosystem. The Ministry of Power is organising the summit, which will have more than 100 […]
