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India imports 50 per cent of its LNG stocks from the international market. New Delhi: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is on a two-day visit to Qatar today and tomorrow amid concerns over energy supplies triggered by the Iran war. Why his visit matters India imports 50 per cent of its LNG stocks from the international market, oil economist Kirit Parikh said. Out of this, 40 per cent stocks are sourced from Qatar. However, much of India's imports have been severely ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9: CASE Group, a leading developer of indigenous coal gasification technologies, is strengthening India's industrial energy security through domestically designed gasifier systems. The company's solutions enable industries to replace imported fuels such as furnace oil, LPG, and natural gas with locally available coal. Also Read | Oracle Layoffs: Over 700 Workers Across Redwood City, Santa Clara and Pleasanton in California To Lose Jobs by June 1. The industrial sector ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar arrived in Bhutan on a four-day official visit, reaffirming the strong partnership between India and Bhutan in clean energy and sustainable development. The visit highlights the growing cooperation between the two nations in energy security, hydropower and cross-border electricity trade. During the visit, the minister met Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 9: CASE Group, a leading developer of indigenous coal gasification technologies, is strengthening India's industrial energy security through domestically designed gasifier systems. The company's solutions enable industries to replace imported fuels such as furnace oil, LPG, and natural gas with locally available coal. The industrial sector of India is growing rapidly as the demand for energy in the manufacturing sector increases. Industries are also being impacted ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Bhutan on Wednesday signed the tariff protocol of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, and the Methodology for Reactive Energy Accounting of the Reactive Power Exchange to streamline bilateral power trade, according to the Ministry of Power. The two agreements were signed at a meeting between India's Power Minister Manohar Lal and Bhutan's Minister for Energy & Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering in Thimphu. The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project was joint ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal arrived in Bhutan on Thursday on a four-day visit during which bilateral discussions will focus on energy security and sustainable development. His visit marks another important step in the deepening of India-Bhutan bilateral ties, a power ministry statement said. India and Bhutan share exemplary bilateral relations, characterised by mutual trust, understanding, and close cooperation across sectors. The vis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Thursday said that the LPG supply situation in the country remains normal, with vessels continuing to arrive via the Strait of Hormuz despite recent geopolitical tensions. Speaking with the media, Mittal said there is no shortage of LPG in the country, and domestic supplies are fully stable. Also Read | Ai+ PulseTab Price in India, Specifications and Features. "I don't see any problem anywher ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Thursday said that the LPG supply situation in the country remains normal, with vessels continuing to arrive via the Strait of Hormuz despite recent geopolitical tensions. Speaking with the media, Mittal said there is no shortage of LPG in the country, and domestic supplies are fully stable. "I don't see any problem anywhere. All domestic supplies are at 100 per cent," he said, adding that aro ...Read More >
DEFENCE MINISTER Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired the third meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), which was briefed about the easing of energy prices in the backdrop of the ceasefire that was agreed upon by Iran and the US on Wednesday after weeks of tensions in West Asia. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said the Ministers in the IGoM - formed to take stock of India's readiness in view of the recent developments in West Asia - were informed that key ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is set to visit Qatar between April 9 and April 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid disruptions triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, the ministry said on Thursday. In a post on X, the Ministry said, "Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep S. Puri, will be on an official visit to the State of Qatar on April 9-10, 2026." India has been ensuring adequate gas availabi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a significant boost to India's energy security amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the India-flagged LPG carrier Green Asha docked safely at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Tuesday, becoming the first such vessel to reach the port since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.Carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG, the vessel navigated the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz -- a chokepoint for global energy supplies -- before berthing ...Read More >
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Nuclear power currently contributes 3 per cent of India's electricity generation. New Delhi: India took a significant step towards energy independence on 6 April 2026, when the indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained first criticality. This moment marked the start of a sustained and controlled nuclear chain reaction in the 500 MWe reactor, a technology India has pursued for decades. With this achievement, the country formally entered the sec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period of the project is 96 months. The Kamala HEP, with an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 x 210 MW + 1 x 40 MW), is expected to generate 6,870 million u ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the construction of the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the Kamle, Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period of the project is 96 months. The Kamala HEP, with an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 x 210 MW + 1 x 40 MW), is expected to generate 6,870 million u ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, held its third meeting to assess India's readiness in the face of the evolving situation in West Asia. The high-powered group reviewed measures to ensure energy security, food supply stability, and overall economic resilience. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh directed all ministries to remain vigilant and focus on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building. He stated t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Congress on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Union government for its alleged missteps over the Pakistan-brokered US-Iran war ceasefire, calling on the government for a "unified national approach" to restore India's role as a peacemaker, in coordination with the Opposition. In a post on X, Congress Foreign Affairs Department President Salman Khurshid released the official statement from the party and condemned the BJP's "missteps, partisan alignment and cow ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the interim cessation of hostilities in West Asia but launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of diplomatic missteps that allowed Pakistan to emerge as a key mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire deal. In a detailed statement issued by its Foreign Affairs Department, the Congress described the temporary ceasefire as "a vital step towards de-escalation, renewed diplomacy and constructive dialogue" and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The domestic consumption of finished steel grew by 7-8 per cent to 164 million tonnes in FY26 on the back of increased activity in infrastructure, construction, railways, and manufacturing sectors. The country's crude steel output grew by over 10.7 per cent to around 168.4 million tonnes during the financial year, reflecting sustained industrial momentum. "Domestic demand remained the key growth driver with finished steel consumption (164 MnT), expanding by about 7-8 per ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricite de France (EDF) to jointly explore opportunities for developing nuclear power projects in India. This follows approval from the concerned ministries & departments of the Government of India. Also Read | Is Adam Back the Real Bitcoin Founder Satoshi Nakamoto?. The MoU was signed by Arnada Prasad Samal, CGM (Nuclear Cell), on behalf of NTPC, and Vakisasi Ramany, Senio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Électricite de France (EDF) to jointly explore opportunities for developing nuclear power projects in India. This follows approval from the concerned ministries & departments of the Government of India. The MoU was signed by Arnada Prasad Samal, CGM (Nuclear Cell), on behalf of NTPC, and Vakisasi Ramany, Senior Vice President, International Nuclear Development, on behalf of EDF. ...Read More >
Adani commits Rs 33,081 crore to Odisha projects. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Adani Group commits Rs 33,081 crore for three major projects in Odisha * Projects include data center, thermal power plant, and cement plant near Cuttack * Data center in Bhubaneswar to support AI, cloud computing, and digital governance Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Adani Group pledged three large-scale infrastructure projects in Odi ...Read More >
More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in Germany Turkey has given the green light to more batteries to buffer its electricity grid than any EU member state, a report has found, in a further sign of rich countries losing steam in the race to a clean economy. More than 33GW of battery capacity have been approved in Turkey since 2022, according to the climate thinktank Ember, while the total planned and operational capacity in European front ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's steel industry clocked a robust 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth in production at around 168.4 million tonnes during 2025-26, consolidating its position as the world's second-largest producer while navigating global uncertainties and price pressures, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Wednesday. Domestic demand remained the key growth driver with finished steel consumption at 164 million tonnes, expanding by about 7-8 per cent, driven by increased ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a sharp increase in the cost of the Rajasthan oil refinery project to Rs 79,459 crore, alongside additional equity support from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), as the government pushes to expand domestic refining and petrochemical capacity. The revised project cost of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) marks a significant jump from the earlier estimate of Rs 43,129 crore, according to an of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said that India currently has sufficient coal stocks at mines, with enough fuel available to meet power generation demand. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, said during an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, that the government has asked coal companies to ensure adequate supply amid global uncertainties. The ministry has issued guidance to coal producers to keep supplies steady despite rising input costs, ...Read More >
An Iran-bound crude shipment that was initially headed for India changed course mid-voyage and began moving towards China, sparking speculation that payment issues or sanctions-related hurdles may have forced the diversion. Now, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas stepped in to clarify that there are no payment problems calling such claims "factually incorrect." The reports of a possible fallout came after ship-tracking firm Kpler said that the Aframax tanker Ping Shun -- which had initia ...Read More >
India is set to receive its first Iranian crude oil shipment in seven years after temporary US sanctions relief, a report has claimed. India is poised to receive its first shipment of crude oil from Iran in seven years after the United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and refined products to address supply shortages, according to a Reuters report citing ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler. State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the country's largest refiner, has purchased the ca ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The Adani Group has announced a significant investment of Rs 33,081 crore in three flagship infrastructure projects in Odisha. Spanning digital infrastructure, energy security, and manufacturing, these projects are expected to generate around 9,700 direct and indirect jobs while supporting the state's ambitious targets of achieving a USD 500 billion economy by 2036 and USD 1.5 trillion by 2047. Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), Karan ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): GAIL (India) Limited has signed a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas for an LNG carrier, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's energy supply chain and maritime capabilities. The agreement was executed between GAIL and Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas, for the LNG carrier "Energy Fidelity." Also Read | Rampur Shocker: Man Kills Wife During Heated Argument While Having S*x, Arre ...Read More >
GAIL (India) Limited signs a long-term charter agreement with Alpha Gas for the LNG carrier 'Energy Fidelity.' The pact aims to strengthen India's energy supply chain and maritime capabilities under the government's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. GAIL (India) Limited has signed a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas for an LNG carrier, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's energy supply chain and maritime capabilities. The agreement was executed between GAIL and ...Read More >
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