Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India successfully managed one of the century's biggest energy crises through timely policies, diversified fuel imports and diplomacy, while dedicating Rajasthan's Pachpadra refinery and launching development projects worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India overcame the global energy crisis through diversified fuel imports, strong diplomacy and government support, including excise duty cuts. He highlighted India's growing refining capacity while inaugurating Rajasthan's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex
Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Baby accused him of acknowledging the "return of massive poverty" during engagements abroad, while failing to address the issue domestically
An LPG vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes reached Gujarat’s Kandla port after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions. India highlighted threats to shipping safety and urged protection of navigation routes as regional conflict disrupts global energy supply chains
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi’s appeal for citizens to reduce fuel use and postpone travel amid the global energy crisis, calling it “evidence of failure.” The remarks came after Narendra Modi urged austerity measures to conserve foreign exchange
Reliance Industries Ltd reported a 12.5% decline in net profit for the March quarter, with earnings at Rs 16,971 crore compared to Rs 19,407 crore a year earlier. The downturn was driven by weakness in its oil and chemicals segment, offsetting gains in telecom and retail.
Xi Jinping called for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, stressing it as an international waterway amid Iran–US tensions, energy concerns, and rising regional conflict affecting trade and navigation security
Global energy disruptions from the Iran war are pushing Asian and African nations to expand nuclear power, with countries accelerating reactor plans and boosting output to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid rising costs and supply uncertainties worldwide
Fatih Birol warned Europe faces jet fuel shortages within weeks if the Strait of Hormuz closure continues, risking flight disruptions, rising prices, and wider global economic impact, especially for developing nations dependent on Middle East energy supplies.
The deepening energy crisis comes as a reminder of the vital role that coal continues to play in India’s economy and how ending dependence on fossil fuel is still a far cry. India is now in the middle of a touch-and-go situation as the coal-fired power plants are running dangerously low on coal. Several factors […]
