External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s talks with Iran on restoring shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to show results, offering some relief amid continuing disruption in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. His remarks come after
India captain Rohit Sharma has expressed optimism about the team’s future following its recent success in global tournaments, saying he hopes the victories mark the beginning of a sustained period of achievement for Indian cricket. His comments came as the team continues to reflect on its recent triumphs on the international stage. Rohit Sharma On […]
The Union government has amended gas supply rules to prevent households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or refilling domestic LPG cylinders. The move is aimed at streamlining cooking gas distribution and ensuring that LPG supplies are prioritised for households that do not have access to piped gas networks. Government Bars PNG Users […]
Market regulator SEBI has advised investors to remain patient amid heightened global financial uncertainty, saying volatility in markets is a normal phenomenon during periods of geopolitical tension and economic disruption. The message came as global markets face turbulence due to conflicts in West Asia, energy supply concerns and shifting capital flows across economies.
The United States has launched a sweeping investigation under Section 301 of its Trade Act against India and 59 other countries over alleged failures to curb goods produced using forced labour. Washington has once again positioned itself as the arbiter of global trade ethics, using domestic legislation to scrutinize the policies of sovereign nations across […]
Washington’s temporary easing of restrictions on some Russian oil cargoes has triggered a sharp response from Iran, with Tehran accusing the United States of double standards after earlier pressure on India to reduce purchases from Moscow. The remarks come at a time when the war in West Asia has unsettled global energy markets and pushed […]
A recent Reuters headline claimed that “kitchens across India ditch hot food due to cooking gas shortage.” Within hours, the phrase began circulating across social media and news platforms, creating the impression that households across India were struggling to cook because LPG cylinders had become unavailable. Whether or not the underlying story contained isolated
India, US Near Critical Minerals Agreement India and the United States are close to finalising a major agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chains for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said a significant announcement on the pact could be made within the next few months […]
India has diversified its liquefied petroleum gas import sources and stepped up domestic output to prevent shortages amid disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in Parliament. The government said LPG supplies for households remain protected even as concerns over shipping routes and panic buying grew in some areas. […]
The images dominating global television screens today show missiles streaking across Middle Eastern skies, oil facilities burning and military aircraft crossing hostile airspace. But far away from these battlefields, the consequences are unfolding in a far more ordinary place: the Indian kitchen. As tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, reports of LPG















