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Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched India's first flex-fuel car, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel, capable of running on ethanol-petrol blends from E20 to E100. The launch supports energy security, lower oil imports, reduced emissions, and enhanced opportunities for farmers

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced a phased rollout of up to 5,000 E85 flex-fuel stations by 2027. The project aims to drive ethanol adoption, slash crude imports, and generate ₹12,403 crore for farmers

Launched in 2024, the PM Muft Bijli Yojana is a demand-driven scheme wherein all residential consumers in the country having grid connected electricity connection of the local discom can avail the benefits of the scheme

The Delhi High Court sought a response from Himayani Puri on an activist’s plea challenging a gag order over social media posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The court will hear both sides together, as she alleges a malicious defamation campaign

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has written to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighting a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Telangana. He warned that nearly 90 per cent of hotels and eateries in Hyderabad could shut down within 48 hours if supply is not restored.

Congress MPs protested at the Parliament House complex, demanding the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri after his name appeared in the US-released 'Epstein Files'. Puri denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that he met Jeffrey Epstein only a few times in a professional capacity and had no link to his crimes, accusing Rahul Gandhi of indulging in innuendo and running a smear campaign

Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam Refinery commissioned HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring three of the world’s heaviest reactors. The upgrade, part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, enhances fuel production, energy security, and regional socio-economic growth, supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

India reaffirmed that its oil and gas import policy is guided solely by consumer interests and market stability, amid reports of US pressure to curb Russian crude purchases. Officials said India continues to diversify energy sources to ensure secure supplies

India imports around 85 per cent of its crude oil requirement, and a surge in oil prices leads to an increase in its oil import bill and pushes up the rate of inflation, which hurts economic growth. The larger outgo of foreign exchange also leads to a weakening of the rupee vis-a-vis the US dollar.

Calls move cruel assault on common man and betrayal of public trust, says Central government bleeding people's pockets dry

Over the last decade, the government has brought several reforms including a landmark shift from "production sharing" regime to "revenue sharing" regime for awarding contracts, simplified processes and reduced regulatory burden to promote exploration and production of oil and gas in India.

A BJP delegation comprising Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and the party's national general secretary Arun Kumar lodged the complaint against Gandhi with the poll panel.

On Thursday, GHMC was honoured with five awards under the Swachh Survekshan-2023.

The award was presented by Union Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, GoI at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Brent crude oil prices jumped from $72 per barrel in June to $97 per barrel in September 2023, placing severe strains on the capacities of most oil importing consuming countries.

Puri on Thursday held bilateral meeting with US energy secretary Jennifer Granholm and other top officials of the Biden Administration.

Puri arrived in Washington DC on Thursday morning. He is expected to have a few closed-door meetings for the day and also expected to be present at a reception in India House. Top officials from the Biden administration are also likely to attend the reception.

Hyderabad: Stressing on the need for bold reforms in urban planning and governance, MAUD Minister KT Rama Rao urged Central Government to infuse capital in such initiatives and plan things accordingly. The Minister also wanted a change in mindset and approach. “We need bold reforms in urban planning & governance. Get away from conservative mindset […]

Hyderabad: Yet again, the BJP was left with an egg on its face. Hours after union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri hailed the government’s decision to shift Rohingya refugees to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats in New Delhi on Wednesday, the union Home Ministry clarified that no such benefits have been announced […]