Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhoodRussia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's st...
30 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Quad vows to invest $20 billion towards critical minerals supply chainsIndia, Australia, Japan, and the US are pooling up to $20 billion to bolster critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to reduc...
26 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial futureThe US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahe...
23 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
RIL, foreign firms refute in SC Centre's claim of 'unjust' extraction of gas from KG basinReliance Industries and its offshore partners are strongly denying allegations of siphoning gas from ONGC fields. The companies are in the ...
21 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
NTPC chief cautions against dependence on single supplier for nuclear technologyIndia's ambitious 100 GW nuclear power plan requires careful supplier selection. NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh advises against over-reliance ...
17 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Bidding deadline for oil, gas blocks extended to June 19The government has also extended the deadline for the eleventh round under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), launched in March. he ...
16 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
‘It’s not like a lockdown is going to take place tomorrow’: Puri dismisses fears after PM Modi’s fuel-saving pushUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassured citizens that no lockdown-like restrictions are imminent despite Prime Minister Modi's call for...
12 May, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Explained: Why Vedanta shares are up 4% after government's royalty cut on crude oilVedanta shares rallied after the Centre reduced royalty rates on crude oil and natural gas production, a move expected to lower costs for t...
12 May, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
India cuts royalty burden on oil and gas producers in push for domestic outputIndia's Centre has lowered royalty rates for crude oil and natural gas production. This move aims to encourage more domestic exploration an...
12 May, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Rocket dreams and unicorns: Investors bet on a long and high rideIndia's private space sector is experiencing a surge in global investment. Skyroot Aerospace has become the country's first space unicorn, ...
11 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Govt awarded 172 oil & gas blocks in 10 years, but negligible output brings policy and execution into focusIndia's ambitious oil and gas policy has failed to boost domestic production. Despite billions invested and extensive exploration, only one...
02 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
India crude oil production falls for 11th year, gas declines againIndia's crude oil and natural gas production continued to decline in 2025-26 due to ageing fields and a lack of new discoveries, increasing...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Lessons from Hormuz crisis: Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal shares how India can break the 88% crude dependency cycleRecent Strait of Hormuz tensions reveal India's deep dependence on imported oil. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal stresses India is under-expl...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Government allows companies to explore for oil, gas beyond block boundariesOil Ministry yesterday delegated powers to head of its upstream regulatory body, DGH to prove excusable delays and excess cost recovery.
26 Jun, 2018, 02.21 PM IST
Oil block auctions under Hydrocarbon Exploration Licensing Policy by early next yearOfficials at the oil ministry and its technical arm, the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, are now figuring out every operational detail...
06 Sep, 2016, 03.27 AM IST
- Govt to offer 34 areas for exploration under NELP-IX
Govt will offer 34 areas, including eight in deep-sea, for exploration of oil and gas in the ninth round of auction under the New Explorati...
08 Oct, 2010, 07.38 PM IST