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Supreme Court Goes Virtual Twice A Week

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2026

The Supreme Court has decided to conduct hearings fully through video conference on Mondays and Fridays, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid rising crude oil concerns linked to the West Asia crisis. Supreme Court Virtual Hearings On Mondays And Fridays Under the revised arrangement, all Supreme Court hearings on Mondays […]

National

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By ₹3

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2026

Petrol and diesel prices were increased across India on Friday, with oil marketing companies raising retail rates by up to ₹3 per litre amid continued pressure from volatile global crude oil markets. Petrol Diesel Price Hike In India The latest revision came into effect immediately and marks a major fuel price increase after a long […]

North India State News

Delhi Announces Fuel Saving Steps

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a series of fuel-saving measures for government offices after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel use and promote wise spending amid global uncertainty. Delhi Government Work From Home Plan The Delhi government has decided to introduce two days of work from home every week for government […]

National

Hardeep Singh Puri Says India Has No Fuel Supply Shortage

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said India does not face any immediate fuel supply shortage, even as the West Asia crisis continues to create pressure on global energy markets. India LPG Production Increased To 54,000 Tonnes Puri said domestic LPG production has been increased from about 35,000-36,000 tonnes per day […]

South India State News

Congress Yet To Name Kerala Chief Minister

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

The Congress leadership has not yet announced the next Chief Minister of Kerala, keeping political suspense alive after the United Democratic Front secured a strong mandate in the Assembly election. Kerala Chief Minister Decision Awaited KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the final decision on Kerala’s next Chief Minister will be announced by the Congress high […]

National

PM Modi Urges Fuel Conservation

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens and businesses to reduce fuel consumption as rising global energy prices put pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves. The appeal comes amid concerns that high crude prices could widen India’s import bill and strain the wider economy. PM Modi Calls For Fuel Conservation Modi asked people to use […]

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India May Raise Ethanol Blending To 25%

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2026

India may soon increase ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 25% as part of a wider push to reduce crude oil imports, strengthen energy security and expand the use of cleaner transport fuels. India Plans Higher Ethanol Blending In Petrol The government is reportedly considering a calibrated move towards 25% ethanol-blended petrol. The proposal […]

International

Australia To Boost Fuel Stockpiles

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Australia will spend A$10 billion to strengthen its fuel security by increasing national stockpiles and creating a permanent government-owned fuel reserve amid concerns over global supply shocks. Australia Fuel Stockpiles To Rise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia will raise its onshore fuel cover to at least 50 days. The plan includes a permanent

South India State News

India’s First Ethanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant Launched

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

India’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant has been launched in Andhra Pradesh, marking a major step in the country’s push for sustainable aviation fuel and cleaner transport energy. The project is expected to support India’s long-term aviation decarbonisation goals. Ethanol-To-Jet Fuel Plant In Andhra Pradesh The plant will be developed near Visakhapatnam as part of NTPC

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Global Jet Fuel Crisis Is Exposing India’s Diesel-First Energy Priorities

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

The ongoing turmoil in global energy markets has begun to ripple through aviation in a visible and immediate way. Airlines across the world are grappling with a sharp surge in jet fuel prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, supply chain risks around critical routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and higher […]