India’s LPG Output Boost May Cover Only Half of Demand Amid Supply Disruptions
India’s efforts to increase domestic production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) may provide only limited relief as the country faces supply disruptions linked to escalating tensions in West Asia. Oil refiners have begun optimising LPG output by diverting feedstock away from petrochemical production and toward LPG recovery. However, industry analysts say the move can only […]
India Likely to Pause US Trade Negotiations Pending Clarity on Section 301 Probe
India is expected to move cautiously in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States as Washington’s decision to initiate an investigation under Section 301 of the US Trade Act could influence the direction of the proposed interim trade agreement between the two countries. Government sources indicated that New Delhi may wait for greater clarity […]
Congress Rift Over Iran War: Shashi Tharoor and Mani Shankar Aiyar Clash in Public Letters
A public disagreement has surfaced within the Indian National Congress after senior leaders Shashi Tharoor and Mani Shankar Aiyar exchanged strongly worded open letters over their differing views on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The debate began after Tharoor’s remarks on the war during a television interview triggered criticism from […]
Iran Announces Three Key Conditions to End War with US and Israel
Iran has outlined three major conditions that it says must be met for the ongoing war with the United States and Israel to come to an end, as the conflict in the Middle East entered its 13th day. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the conditions in a post on social media platform X, stating that […]
ICC Cracks Down on Alleged Match-Fixing in Bim10 Tournament; West Indies Player and Officials Suspended
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged a West Indies cricketer and two team officials for alleged violations of anti-corruption regulations connected to the 2023/24 Bim10 Tournament, intensifying a growing investigation into suspected match-fixing in the Caribbean league. According to an official ICC statement, team owner Chitranjan Rathod, team official Trevon Griffith, and West Indies […]
Middle East War Puts India’s Strategic Diplomacy to the Test
India is facing a delicate diplomatic challenge as tensions rise in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. According to geopolitical analyst and author Michael Kugelman, New Delhi must carefully navigate the crisis to protect its strategic partnerships, energy security and long-standing foreign policy principle of strategic autonomy. […]
Jasprit Bumrah to Prioritise ODIs After T20 World Cup Triumph as India Eyes 2027 World Cup
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly set to adjust his international schedule following India’s T20 World Cup victory, shifting his focus toward One Day Internationals (ODIs) as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. According to reports, the Indian fast bowler will likely reduce his appearances in T20 Internationals […]
Canada Proposes Oil and LNG Supply to India as Gulf Tensions Threaten Global Energy Routes
Canada has offered to supply oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India as escalating tensions in the Gulf region raise concerns about disruptions to global energy supply chains. The proposal emerged during discussions involving Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who highlighted Canada’s potential to become a dependable long-term energy partner for India. The initiative […]
Amit Shah Says Opposition’s No-Confidence Move Targets Government, Not Lok Sabha Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday criticised the opposition during a debate in the Lok Sabha over the no-confidence motion moved against Speaker Om Birla, stating that the move is not truly directed at the Speaker but is instead an attempt to target the government. Participating in the discussion, Shah argued that bringing such […]
Reliance to Invest $300 Billion in Texas Oil Refinery as Trump Announces Historic Energy Deal
United States President Donald Trump has announced a massive energy investment deal involving India’s Reliance Industries, calling it the largest agreement in American history. The project involves building a new oil refinery in Brownsville, Texas, with an investment valued at $300 billion. According to Trump, the refinery will be the first new oil refining facility […]