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Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and Iran's defiance over the strategic Strait of Hormuz blockade.
India's LPG imports from the US surge to 67%, raising concerns about overdependence, geopolitical risks, and economic implications for energy security.
Houthis attack Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery with drones, escalating regional tensions after Saudi Arabia signs a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
Parliamentary panel urges MDO participation in uranium mining to boost domestic output, securing fuel for India's ambitious 100 GWe nuclear power target by 2047.
Iran and Oman agree on new Strait of Hormuz shipping route, jointly managing the strategic global energy passage amidst US threats.
C-DAC and GSI sign MoU to leverage AI, HPC for geoscience, mineral exploration, and disaster management, boosting India's resource security and self-reliance.
India boosts LNG imports by 15.4% from US, Nigeria, Oman, offsetting Strait of Hormuz disruptions and West Asia war impact on energy supply.
Lab-grown diamonds emerge as a sustainable, ethical alternative to mined stones, addressing environmental damage, conflict, and worker exploitation with advanced technology and government support.
India prioritizes critical minerals for strategic autonomy, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities through domestic exploration and global partnerships for clean energy.
India launches ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan scheme to unlock vast offshore hydrocarbon potential, targeting 600 MMTOE reserves and boosting energy self-reliance.
OPEC+ approves 188,000 bpd oil production hike from September, completing previous cuts amidst global supply disruptions.
India's commercial coal mining reforms, launched in 2020, significantly boost domestic production, generate substantial revenue, and enhance energy security, driving Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
India's coal production surged 7.51% to 69.75 MT in July 2026, with dispatch growing 17.34%, boosting energy security.
China stages massive naval and air drills near disputed Scarborough Shoal, escalating South China Sea tensions with Philippines over seabed rights.
Varsha Ashok Aglawe makes history as first woman Director General of Geological Survey of India in 176 years, prioritizing critical mineral exploration.
Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with ₹84,084 crore outlay to boost energy security and cut crude oil imports.
India and Rwanda launch inaugural Joint Trade Committee, forging ambitious roadmap to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and critical sectoral cooperation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the strategic waterway despite U.S. air escort.
Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten India's crude oil imports, forcing reliance on Russian supplies and impacting global energy chokepoints.
Finance Ministry warns rising global crude oil prices could strain India's fiscal and current account deficits, and fuel inflation, despite resilient economic fundamentals.
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