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"Indians not actors in someone else's script": Congress asks Centre to res
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Congress on Saturday slammed the Centre after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that Washington DC has granted India the 30-day "permission" to purchase Russian oil, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the waiver.
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'Permitted India to accept Russian oil to ease temporary gap of oil around
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Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, yet again said that the United States has given India the "permission" to accept Russian oil in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia.
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Crude Politics: Centre hails US oil waiver as 'diplomatic win'; Opposition
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While the government frames the move as a pragmatic victory for energy security amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Opposition argues it exposes a newfound Indian dependency on Washington's "permission." The ruling BJP party hails this as a "diplomatic win" and a success of PM Mod
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No shortage of energy in India: Minister Hardeep Puri
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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri on Friday said there is no shortage of energy in India and there is no cause of worry for its energy consumers.
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2012 deal with US on no Iran Oil purchase burns holes in Cong attack on Go
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However, historical records from the Congress-led UPA government's tenure indicate that India too had reduced oil imports from Iran following pressure linked to US sanctions.
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Defence exports poised to reach Rs 29,000 crore by April 2026: Rajnath Sin
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Sagar Sankalp - Reclaiming India's Maritime Glory, a defence and maritime dialogue jointly organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited and a private media organisation in Kolkata, West Bengal on Friday.
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"Any instability in Taiwan will impact Indian economy," says Dy Representa
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Michael Lee stated that any conflict in the Taiwan Strait would directly impact the Indian economy, calling on New Delhi to play a role in ensuring regional safety.
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"Russia's policy is very dangerous": Polish Institute of International Aff
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International experts at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's strategic autonomy and evolving global role. Amidst a 30-day US waiver for Russian oil, diplomats from Poland, the OECD, and Austria emphasised that while diversification is key, India remains a trusted, essential partner
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"India is absolutely an essential partner to the US": Chief Economist at C
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International experts at Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's pivotal role in global energy and technology. US economist Meredith Walker called India an "essential partner" for energy stability, while Bhutan's Tshering Cigay Dorji lauded India's leadership in making AI inclusive and acc
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"Going to see some very unexpected kinds of arrangements": ORF's Dhruva Ja
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Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America, stated at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 that global conflicts necessitate "unexpected arrangements" and "carve outs" to balance geostrategic competition with economic stability. He noted that even during crises, the US remains conscious of gl
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"Conflict has become regional, consequences are far-reaching": Mauritius F
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Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful warned that the Middle East crisis has become a regional conflict impacting food and energy security. Speaking to ANI, he lauded India's maritime leadership in the Indian Ocean and reaffirmed Mauritius' legal sovereignty over the Chagos Islands
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No plans for rationing of petrol and diesel, say Govt Sources amid West As
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As per the sources, Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) will declare force majeure to ensure gas supply to priority sectors, as India navigates energy challenges stemming from the escalating West Asia conflict.
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