New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has received in-principle approval from its Board of Directors to develop a 1.75 million metric tonne (MMT) Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) at Mangaluru as a project of national importance, in line with directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).The proposed facility will be developed as the Phase-I extension of the Mangaluru Strategic Petroleum Reserve and will include associated infrastructure, …
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) India-UAE relationship is driven by economic pragmatism and mutual investment opportunities, allowing both countries to pursue shared economic objectives while retaining flexibility in wider foreign policy ties, a new report has said.The report from Times Kuwait said India and the United Arab Emirates are deepening a sector‑focused partnership that prioritises trade, energy security, logistics and technology cooperation.The partnership has gained momentum through init…
Abu Dhabi, June 5 (IANS) India’s traditional nonalignment strategic autonomy is being redefined into proactive engagement and power projection for an era of competitive multipolarity, a report has stated. The recentering of force in Indian foreign policy in the Defence Force vision 2047 document released by the Defence Ministry indicates that strategic autonomy is not merely a defensive plan but is becoming proactive and power projective, a report in Modern Diplomacy mentioned.“This shift is…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Agreements signed between India and the United Arab Emirates during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits deepen strategic‑economic partnership across energy storage, long‑term fuel supplies, defence cooperation and artificial intelligence, a report has said. The report from India Narrative said the agreement builds India’s energy resilience, maritime security, digital ecosystems, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities.It includes a $5 billion investment c…
Abu Dhabi, May 7 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday called on Reem Al Hashimy, UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, in Abu Dhabi with both sides reviewing the full spectrum of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. “Foreign Secretary met with HE Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi today. Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identified areas for …
Abu Dhabi, May 5 (IANS) Several countries around the world, including Japan, Ireland, Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, on Tuesday condemned the recent attack carried out by Iran on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE’s Defence Ministry reported on Monday that its defence systems engaged 12 ballastic missiles, three cruise misssiles and four UAV’s. Three Indian nationals were among those injured in attacks in Fujairah.Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that she was “deeply con…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the attack on the UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals and termed the targeting of civilians and infrastructure “unacceptable.” PM Modi expressed India’s solidarity with the UAE and reiterated support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy.”Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infr…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India on Tuesday condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in which three Indian nationals were injured and called for the immediate cessation of the hostilities and the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Three Indian nationals were injured in attacks in Fujairah on Monday (local time). The UAE held Iran responsible for these attacks.In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to th…
Cairo, May 5 (IANS) Countries in the Middle East and regional organizations condemned Iran’s attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the attacks represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability.Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning the latest Iranian attacks, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Saudi Press Agency (SPA).The Saudi crown prince expressed the kin…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Indian carriers have taken initiatives to operate 58 flights on Wednesday to repatriate passengers stranded in the Middle East, even as most regional airspace remained closed or restricted amid escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.”Indian carriers are further planning 58 flights on 4th March, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express. Foreign carriers operating between India and the Gulf region are also undertaking limited…