The empire of doubt, ally of convenience: America at 250, seen from IndiaAs America marks 250 years, its global dominance, built on military might and economic power, faces unprecedented challenges. Internal self...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude pricesFuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil c...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Crude inventory nears 1-year high on stronger importsIndia's crude oil reserves have surged to a near one-year peak, reaching 104 million barrels by June's end. This rebound follows a signific...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Desperately play catch-up: In the last year, India has appeared tired and enervated - time to turn the pageIndia faces a shifting global landscape, grappling with geopolitical realignments and the rise of AI as a strategic tool. The article highl...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
OpenAI offers 5% stake to Trump administration: reportThe proposed arrangement would involve other U.S. AI companies handing over a similar stake to the government, The Financial Times reporte...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
US-Iran talks end without breakthrough as Tehran's nuclear prowess stays off the tableIndirect talks between Iran and the US concluded without significant progress on lasting peace, focusing instead on resolved issues like ma...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 1): Crude oil above $73 as Iran rejects direct peace talks with US. Where are prices headed?Brent crude futures were up 50 cents, or 0.69%, at $73.45 a barrel at 1208 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 63 cents, or ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST