New Delhi: The ongoing instability in West Asia has significantly disrupted traditional oil supply routes for India, forcing a major realignment in its crude import strategy. As Gulf shipments face pressure, Russia has emerged as India’s largest crude oil supplier in March 2026. According to an analysis of the latest data released by the Ministry […]
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A fresh controversy has emerged after the Haj Committee of India announced an increase of ₹10,000 in airfare for pilgrims undertaking the sacred journey this year. The directive, issued through an official notice dated April 28, requires all selected applicants to deposit the additional amount by May 15. The hike applies uniformly to pilgrims across […]
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At the United Nations General Assembly, India voiced serious concern over the rising risks to commercial vessels passing through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, stressing the urgent need to ensure uninterrupted maritime movement. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, highlighted that ongoing hostilities in West Asia have increased threats to civilian shipping […]
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New Delhi, March 23, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday informed Parliament that India has significantly strengthened its energy security by diversifying import sources, reducing dependency on a limited set of countries and expanding procurement to 41 nations. Addressing the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session, the Prime Minister said India earlier imported […]
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Toronto, March 18: India is moving closer to securing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies from Canada, with advanced-level discussions underway as geopolitical tensions in West Asia tighten the availability of the essential cooking fuel. Officials indicated that talks are progressing with Canadian energy firms, raising the possibility that initial shipments could begin as early as […]
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