New Delhi: India and the United States on Wednesday discussed ways of further strengthening their defence ties during the 18th Defence Policy Group meeting held in New Delhi. During the meeting, led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, the two sides also held important discussions on.
In March 2026, geopolitical tensions in West Asia have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for nearly 90% of India’s LPG imports. As the world’s second-largest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), India relies on imports for about 60% of its total consumption, with the rest met throughdomestic refining. Amid these.
New Delhi: India is increasingly turning to the United States to secure supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect energy shipments amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. The situation has forced Indian authorities and refiners to seek alternative sources to maintain a steady supply of.
New Delhi: India is actively engaging with global partners to safeguard its energy security and the safety of Indian nationals in the Gulf as tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt trade and logistics. In view of the disruptive situations, the Central government has also announced a financial relief package of Rs 497 crores aimed.
The Supreme Court has repeatedly warned that a solid foundation for the country’s development cannot be laid by distributing populist “freebies” and engaging in gratuitous distribution schemes. However, a politics of patronage has come to dominate the nation. A new trend has also emerged wherein every political party, once in power, uses the pretext of.
Tehran: The Indian Embassy in Iran on Monday cautioned Indian citizens against attempting to cross the borders without the knowledge of the Embassy. In its statement, the Embassy said, “In continuation/ reiteration of our advisory of March 9, all Indian nationals currently in Iran are strictly advised not to approach or attempt to cross any.
Tehran: Iran has asked India for the exchange of three tankers seized by it in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships from the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Monday. As per Reuters, India had earlier seized those tankers alleging they had concealed or altered their identities and were involved.
New Delhi: India on Saturday strongly condemned recent air strikes carried out by Pakistan on Afghan territory, stating that such actions violate Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In response to media queries on the strikes, Official Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stated in a statement that India strongly opposes the use.
New Delhi: India on Thursday highlighted a high-level diplomatic push to protect Indian interests, emphasising the twin priorities of citizen safety and the stability of energy supply chains. During the weekly press briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is working to ensure the safety of its 9,000 nationals.
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday asserted that the government is working to ensure the safety and welfare of its citizens stranded in West Asia amid escalating tensions. MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia, said that the Indian Embassy in Tehran remains.
New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) decision to release emergency oil stocks amid the prevailing supply disruptions due to the Iran war. The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in global energy markets, particularly in the Middle East, an official said. India stands ready to take appropriate measures, as.
