New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) As the Middle East crisis continues to impact retail fuel prices, India had one of the smaller percentage increases, and sits on one of the lower absolute price levels among non-subsidising economies.Through the 78 days from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28, to the oil marketing companies’ (OMCs) revisions of May 15, 19, 23, and May 25, India held petrol and diesel prices essentially unchanged, while the rest of the world raised prices by 10, 20, 50, an…
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Washington, May 25 (IANS) The White House thinks it could take several days for the deal’s approval by Iran’s leadership, according to a report from US media.While US officials are optimistic that a deal will be signed within days, they also acknowledge it has not been finalised and could still fall apart, said the report by Axios, citing a senior US official.It is unclear whether the potential deal will lead to a lasting peace agreement that also addresses US nuclear demands, Xinhua news agency…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) As global geopolitical fault lines deepened, Indian diplomacy had to navigate complex challenges while chairing major multilateral forums, including the G20 in 2023 and the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in 2026. Held amid the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran and its spillover effects across the Gulf, the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi revealed conflicting views within the bloc, particularly between Iran and the UAE. The lack of consensus und…
Washington, May 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran were close to finalising a broad peace agreement after a series of calls with leaders from the Middle East and South Asia, including Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir and leaders of Gulf nations. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said an agreement had been “largely negotiated” between the United States, Iran and several regional countries, with only final details left to be completed.”I am i…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly-appointed youth in various government departments and organisations at the 19th Rozgar Mela on Saturday and said that the world is very excited about India’s youth and technological progress.Addressing the gathering virtually, PM Modi said, “Today, more than 51,000 youth have received appointment letters for government jobs and all of you are becoming key partners in the ‘Vikas Yatra’ …
Dublin, May 22 (IANS) Cricket Ireland has announced a squad led by Andrew Balbirnie to take the field when they host New Zealand for a one-off Test match at Stormont, Belfast, from May 27 to 30. Balbirnie is all set to lead the side for the 10th time in the longer format.Ireland have also confirmed the absence of Paul Stirling, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Gavin Hoey, and Jordan Neill, who are all ruled out due to injury. Hoey is sidelined due to a side strain, while Stirling is nursing a calf i…
New Delhi, May 22: The headlines last week, read like dispatches from a war room. Oil tankers rerouting around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbing by the hour. Fertiliser and diesel prices twitching in sympathy across continents. The war in Europe digging in for another summer with no armistice in sight. Into the middle of this frightened, churning world walked an Indian Prime Minister, boarding a flight to Abu Dhabi with the calm of a man who knew exactly what he had gone to fetch.Six da…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s multi-nation tour highlights India’s accelerating efforts to diversify energy sources, deepen strategic partnerships, and position itself as a key bridge between the Middle East and Europe in an increasingly fragmented global order, according to a news article. Prime Minister Modi’s recent visits to the Netherlands and Sweden constitute part of India’s wider European outreach, which included Norway and Italy, at a time of shifting alliances…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Kesar Mangoes, Rogan Painting with Tree of Life and Meghalaya pineapples to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, as part of his five-nation visit.The Kesar Mango, a GI-tagged also called as Gujarat’s “Queen of Mangoes,” originated in Gujarat’s Junagadh. Distinguished by its saffron-hued, fibreless pulp and intense aroma, it is celebrated through “Aamras” feasts that symbolize Gujarati …
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) There is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country and petrol pumps that are not giving fuel or giving fuel in reduced quantities are being pulled up, according to senior government officials on Thursday.The government is receiving feedback about petrol pumps across India and full supply of fuels is being maintained to all retail outlets. There has also been no reduction in oil imports coming from Russia in order to ensure adequate crude supplies to the refiner…