BRICS has the oil jackpot. Now comes the hard partBRICS is gaining weight in global energy markets as its 11 members include major oil producers such as Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the U...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
US House to vote on Russia sanctions backed by late Senator GrahamThe House will consider a Russia sanctions bill next week. This measure passed the Senate with bipartisan support earlier. It aims to incre...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Russian President Putin invites PM Modi for 24th India-Russia Summit, discuss bilateral ties, West Asia and Black Sea conflictsPrime Minister Modi and President Putin discussed bilateral ties and future cooperation. President Putin invited Prime Minister Modi to Rus...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief saysBritish officials report over half a million Russian troops killed and significant military equipment losses. Russian drones targeted civil...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
India, Russia explore digital currency payments for trade in cross-border breakthroughIndia and Russia are exploring digital currency payments for bilateral trade, potentially opening a faster route for cross-border settlemen...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?Iran-backed Houthis aim to control Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb strait. This strategic waterway connects Asia to Europe via the ...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitThe Houthis in Yemen are making significant strides towards seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Recent clashes between Saudi-backe...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
State oil companies lose up to 35% bulk diesel salesState oil companies are grappling with substantial bulk diesel sales losses as numerous large customers pivot to retail pumps to evade soar...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Russia backs India's call for peace in Ukraine; says Moscow aligns with New Delhi's positionRussia welcomes India's peace efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. President Putin will attend the BRICS summit and meet Prime Minister...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?Global oil prices remain below one hundred dollars per barrel. Significant volumes continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf expo...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
India adds new crude suppliers, but Russia-led 5 countries retain grip on oil importsIndia expanded its crude sourcing to 31 countries during the six-month Iran war, but supply concentration increased sharply as Russia’s sha...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
UN-backed world map must depict Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as per India's official map: MEAIndia voted for a UN resolution promoting accurate world maps. The nation stressed that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh must be shown correctl...
07 Sep, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
"Conflict will not be resolved by buying or not buying oil": S Jaishankar on US sanctions bill"But let me just add this. You know, this conflict, which is today in its third year, will not be solved because somebody is buying or not ...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
India's national interest guides its energy purchases, MEA says on Russian oil importsIndia's energy purchases are guided by national interest and the needs of its people. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated the Rus...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Russia Sanctions Bill: India gets a breather as Trump’s 100% tariff weapon stalls in US HouseA US Senate bill to impose tougher sanctions on Russia is facing growing opposition in the House, making it unlikely to move before the Nov...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
'Russia and India's 96% bilateral trade now through Rupee-Rouble payment infra'Russia and India have established a functioning payments infrastructure using roubles and rupees. This system now accounts for ninety-six p...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.56 AM IST
Roubles and rupees: Russia says no more hurdles in payments with IndiaRussia and India have built a functioning payments infrastructure using roubles and rupees. This system now accounts for ninety-six percent...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST