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Oil India Limited (OIL) has reported a significant natural gas occurrence in its second exploratory well, Vijayapuram-2, within the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block. Preliminary testing confirmed the gas presence, marking a crucial milestone in India's exploration efforts and the first hydrocarbon find in this campaign. Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Friday, reported the occurrence of natural gas in its second exploratory well dril ...Read More >
Indian officials have again told the Trump administration that a significant reduction in Russian oil imports by the South Asian nation's refiners would require Washington to instead allow crude purchases from sanctioned suppliers Iran and Venezuela. A delegation visiting the US this week reiterated the request in meetings with American officials, a person with knowledge of the discussions said, asking not to be identified as the talks are private. Indian representatives have emphasized that si ...Read More >
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed disappointment over low investor valuations of state-owned oil companies, despite their Rs 2.5 lakh crore profit over six years. While partial stake sales may be considered, full divestment is not planned, and BPCL is off the block. Puri highlighted autonomy, consistent dividends, and clarified concerns on refining margins, LPG under-recoveries, and ethanol blending. Citing the low valuation given to state-owned oil marketers, Union Minister for Petro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, today announced the launch of India's first hydrogen highways during Day 2 of the inaugural World Hydrogen India, organized by S&P Global Commodity Insights. Virtually addressing a gathering of global industry leaders, policymakers, and energy experts, Gadkari outlined India's vision to achieve self-reliance in fuel and transform agriculture into an energy powerhouse. Highlighting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, today announced the launch of India's first hydrogen highways during Day 2 of the inaugural World Hydrogen India, organized by S&P Global Commodity Insights. Virtually addressing a gathering of global industry leaders, policymakers, and energy experts, Gadkari outlined India's vision to achieve self-reliance in fuel and transform agriculture into an energy powerhouse. Highlighting ...Read More >
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed optimism about India's support for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia, despite ongoing concerns from the U.S. regarding India's energy trade with Moscow. While the U.S. considers tariffs to deter Russian oil purchases by India and China, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining ties with New Delhi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) said he believes India is "mostly" on Kyiv's side in the war with Russia, even as th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ): The Trade Representation of Russia in India is the official partner of the 9th LNG India Summit 2025 to be held here on September 24-25. The international oil and gas event, dedicated to LNG (liquefied natural gas) sector cooperation, is being organised by the Indian branch of Messe Frankfurt. "For Russian companies, participation offers direct dialogue opportunities with Indian ministries and regulatory bodies, major market players, and insight into potenti ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday appealed to the citizens to adopt electric vehicles (EVs), especially in the state's rapidly growing cities, emphasizing their role in reducing pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. Addressing the 42nd Foundation Day of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) in Bhubaneswar, Kambhampati highlighted the need for collective action to safeguard the environment and ensure a healthier future for citizens. He noted that the Ra ...Read More >
Imphal: Prime minister Narendra Modi said that expert assessments suggest that India's seas may hold substantial reserves of oil and gas. The Prime Minister also mentioned the launch of the National Deepwater Exploration Mission. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant and laid foundation stone for the polypropylene plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) at Golaghat in Assam. He announced that projects worth approximately Rs 18,000 crore have been allocated to Assam. He n ...Read More >
Golaghat (Assam)/Hyderabad, Sept q15 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that India is making rapid strides in the field of green energy and renewable power generation. "In the changing times, India requires alternative fuels to reduce dependence on oil and gas," emphasised the Prime Minister, highlighting ethanol as one such viable option. He said that the new plant for the production of ethanol from bamboo, inaugurated today, would greatly benefit farmers and tri ...Read More >
Vedanta has settled its long-standing dispute with Chinese firm Sepco Electric, clearing the way for its revenue-stream demerger, now expected by September-end. The settlement resolves all claims and withdraws pending arbitration over the Talwandi Sabo 3x660 MW thermal project. Vedanta has settled its dispute with Chinese firm Sepco Electric Power Construction Corp, effectively clearing the path for its proposed demerger along operational product lines. The revenue stream-wise demerger, initial ...Read More >
Narendra Modi said the government focuses on reducing crude oil and gas imports. The government is exploring fossil fuels and green energy. The Numaligarh bioethanol refinery will benefit farmers and tribals. The polypropylene plant will boost the local economy. Modi said energy and semiconductors are key for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He accused Congress of neglecting Assam's heritage and supporting infiltrators. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the BJP-led central government is taking s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): By 2050, natural gas will be the only fossil fuel to see an increase in the energy mix of the United States, China, and India, even as coal and oil decline globally, according to a sector update by Nuvama Institutional Equities, citing S&P Global Commodity Insights. 'By 2050, gas shall be the only fossil fuel with a potential increase in the energy mix for the US, China, and India," noted the report Also Read | National IT Professionals Day 2025 Wishes an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): By 2050, natural gas will be the only fossil fuel to see an increase in the energy mix of the United States, China, and India, even as coal and oil decline globally, according to a sector update by Nuvama Institutional Equities, citing S&P Global Commodity Insights. 'By 2050, gas shall be the only fossil fuel with a potential increase in the energy mix for the US, China, and India," noted the report The report noted that despite the sharp rise in renewabl ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, a zero-waste facility expected to significantly boost the rural economy. The plant will source bamboo from northeastern states, benefiting over 50,000 people. Earlier, Modi laid foundation stones for health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant at Numaligarh in Assam's Golaghat district. The pla ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant and laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene plant in Assam's Golaghat district. Addressing a gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the inauguration of the bioethanol plant in Assam as a matter of great pride for the state. He said the two projects would boost industrial growth, accelerate development, and create new opportunities for farmers and youth. He highlighted that Indi ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a bioethanol plant and laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) in Assam's Golaghat on Sunday. He also laid the foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore in Darrang, which will give new impetus to the region's development. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "Assam is a land that strengthens India's energy capabilities. The petroleum products originat ...Read More >
New Delhi: There have been a lot of conversations surrounding the ageing cars being run on the road and the emissions being caused by them. With the introduction of the scrappage policy in 2021, the government has created an avenue for owners to scrap end-of-life vehicles through incentives. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has noted the big potential of India's vehicle scrappage policy, stressing economic and environmental benefits. During the ACMA Annual Session 2025, he noted that scra ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 14 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony for projects worth Rs 18,530 crore on Sunday as a "momentous occasion" for the state. Sharing an X post, Assam CM wrote, "Today is a momentous occasion for Assam. In a short while from now, Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji will dedicate projects worth Rs 18,530 cr. These works include new roads, bridges, a me ...Read More >
The indigenous star-rating system for crash testing cars was launched by the road ministry in August 2023 after much delay. The government is also setting up a state-of-the art ₹1,500 crore testing centre in Pune to strengthen vehicle safety assessment infrastructure. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that global automobile companies have begun sending their vehicles to India for testing under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), highlight ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of major infrastructure and industrial development projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore in Assam on Sunday. As part of his Assam itinerary, PM Modi will arrive in Darrang, where he will address a public gathering and lay the foundation stone for multiple major projects. These include the Darrang Medical College & Hospital, a GNM School and B.Sc. Nursing College, and the ambitious Guwahati Ring Road ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of major infrastructure and industrial development projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore in Assam on Sunday. As part of his Assam itinerary, PM Modi will arrive in Darrang, where he will address a public gathering and lay the foundation stone for multiple major projects. These include the Darrang Medical College & Hospital, a GNM School and B.Sc. Nursing College, and the ambitious Guwahati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a roadshow in Guwahati, Assam. People stood in long lines on either side of the road, cheering and waving at the Prime Minister's convoy. Earlier on Saturday, Assam Minsiter Ranjeet Kumar Dass said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate several projects worth Rs 18000 crore. Today's programme is that the PM will attend celebrations to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow in Guwahati on Sunday and participate in celebrations marking the 100th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. During the visit, he will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth Rs 18,000 crore, officials said. Celebrated musician Dr. Hazarika continues to inspire generations with his musical legacy and is a cultural icon in modern Assam. His songs have been transla ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Assam on Friday for a two-day visit, during which he will participate in the centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of key development projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore across the state. The Prime Minister will attend the birth centenary celebrations of legendary singer, lyricist and composer Dr Bhupen Hazarika at Veterinary Colle ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Assam on Friday for a two-day visit, during which he will participate in the centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of key development projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore across the state. The Prime Minister will attend the birth centenary celebrations of legendary singer, lyricist and composer Dr Bhupen Hazarika at Veterinary Colle ...Read More >
Guwahati/ New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday, marking his first trip to the state since ethnic violence broke out over two years ago. Mr Modi will embark on a two-day tour of three Northeast states on Saturday with Mizoram. He will then visit Manipur and wrap up his Northeast tour from Assam. From Assam, Mr Modi will travel to West Bengal and thereafter Bihar on September 15. Between September 13 and 15, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundatio ...Read More >
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized US tariffs on Indian exports, saying 1.35 lakh jobs have been lost in gems, jewelry, seafood, and manufacturing sectors. He called President Trump "mercurial" and unfair for imposing additional penalties on Russian oil imports. Tharoor urged India to diversify export markets, strengthen ties with Europe, China, and Russia, and not rely solely on the US. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said the tariffs imposed by the US has impacted India ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Centre and states could earn up to Rs 40,000 crore in Goods and Services Tax if all 97 lakh unfit and polluting vehicles are scrapped. Addressing ACMA Annual Session 2025, Gadkari further said up to August this year, 3 lakh unfit and polluting vehicles have been scrapped, out of which 1.41 lakh were government vehicles. "According to our estimate, there are 97 lakh (unfit and polluting) vehicles, which we need to scrap...7 ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Indian stock markets edged higher on Tuesday (September 2), with the Sensex gaining around 350 points and the Nifty crossing above 24,700. Investor sentiment improved ahead of the GST Council meeting, where tax cuts on several consumer goods are expected, and Reliance Industries led the gains after a global brokerage raised its price target. Positive GDP data and hopes of stronger festive demand also supported the rally. All major sectors traded in the green, with energy and oil & gas ...Read More >
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