New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) More than 58,500 PNG consumers have surrendered their LPG connections till May 20, the government said on Thursday, adding that there are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available at all petrol pumps in the country.The government advised citizens to avoid panic purchase of petrol, diesel and LPG as it is making all efforts to ensure availability of petrol, diesel and LPG.“Beware of rumours and rely on official sources for correct information,” said the governmen…
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New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) While diplomacy could have reduced tensions in the Persian Gulf, Iran has chosen the path of “maximalist posturing” to choke the Gulf of Hormuz, resulting in the disruption of supply chains which have caused fuel, fertiliser and food prices to soar, leading to immense economic hardship in the developing countries, according to an article in International Business Times.During ceasefire discussions with the United States and other mediators, Iran reportedly attached m…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India’s fertiliser shipment to Nepal under a government-to-government arrangement, expected to arrive soon, will help the Himalayan nation meet demand during the “top dressing” phase of paddy cultivation, media reports said. With fears growing over global supply disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict, Kathmandu formally requested India’s state-owned supplier Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited to provide pricing details after the Cabinet on May 4…
Tehran, May 16 (IANS) A “professional mechanism” will soon be unveiled by Iran to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route, a senior Iranian lawmaker said Saturday. Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, wrote on X that the route will “remain closed” to the operators of the ‘Project Freedom’.”In this process, only commercial vessels and parties cooperating with Iran will benefit from it,” he said, adding that a “…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The ongoing US-Iran tensions are imposing rising economic costs on China, exposing Beijing to mounting risks across energy supplies, trade flows and regional investments amid the escalating Gulf crisis, a report has said.The report by Iran International showed that China has expressed growing concern over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy corridor through which nearly 45 per cent of its oil imports flow, even as it continues to maintain diplomatic su…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran attaches great importance to its relations with India and both countries share same concerns and interests in the Persian Gulf. Addressing media after the conclusion of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on Friday, Araghchi said that he held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar during his visit where they discussed several issues…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels, except for those belonging to countries engaged in a conflict with Iran. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Araghchi said that Iran continues to facilitate the passage of vessels, noting that it had already done so for several Indian ships. He said safe passage of all vessels is Iran’s policy and interest and that Tehran is ready to assist those se…
Washington, May 14 (IANS) The diplomatic strain between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be more than a minor setback, with the damage to the bilateral partnership now increasingly seen as enduring. The trust that once underpinned the relationship, based on the expectation of Pakistan’s support for Abu Dhabi during critical moments, appears to have eroded, a report has highlighted.According to the US-based think tank, Middle East Forum, the UAE has long supported Pakistan…
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Two India-bound vessels carrying cooking fuel from the Persian Gulf have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing tensions involving the US and Iran, according to reports.The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier Symi emerged in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday after temporarily switching off its transponder during transit.Another vessel — NV Sunshine — carrying LPG, reportedly went dark shortly after crossing the strategic waterway.The development has h…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Terming India as a “friendly country”, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi, on Wednesday said that Tehran and New Delhi continue to work on allowing safe passage to more India-linked vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in the region. “For India, a friendly country, we have allowed 11 vessels. We are working to allow some more vessels. This is not the case for any other country and not all vessels…