Bhutan E20 Petrol Report: Centre Denies Rejection Claim, Says No Offer Was Made The Centre has rejected reports claiming that Bhutan turned down India’s E20 petrol, stating that no such offer was made by Indian oil marketing companies. The clarification came after reports suggested that Bhutan had declined the import of E20 fuel from India over technical and storage-related concerns. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, there is no p

PM Modi Calls Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ‘Younger Sister’ As India-Japan Ties Enter New Phase Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly

Commercial LPG Supply Restored As Govt Lifts Curbs New Delhi, June 26, 2026: Industrial and commercial LPG users have received relief after the Centre restored non-domestic packed LPG supply to the levels available before the West Asia crisis. The decision comes after the government reviewed fuel availability and found improvement in both domestic LPG production and imported LPG

India-Bound Oil Supertanker Booked At Nearly 9 Times Freight Rate A supertanker heading toward India has been provisionally booked from the Persian Gulf at an unusually high freight rate, highlighting a sharp shortage of available vessels in the region. According to shipbrokers cited in the report, the very-large crude carrier, or VLCC, was booked at 897 Worldscale points, meanin

IAEA Map Reveals Where World’s Nuclear Waste Is Stored The International Atomic Energy Agency has released a new interactive tool showing where the world’s spent nuclear fuel is stored, offering one of the clearest public views yet of the global nuclear waste challenge. According to the IAEA, nuclear power plants worldwide have produced around 448,000 tonnes of spent nuclear

Coke, Pepsi And Red Bull Add QR Codes For Ingredient Transparency In US Major beverage brands in the US are adding QR codes to packaging to help consumers access ingredient information more easily.   Coke, Pepsi And Red Bull Add QR Codes For Ingredient Transparency In US Major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Red Bull, and Keurig Dr Pepper, are adding QR codes to

Indian LNG Carrier Disha Crosses Strait Of Hormuz After US-Iran Deal Indian LNG carrier Disha has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to pass through the conflict-hit waterway in more than three months after the US-Iran agreement raised hopes of reopening the crucial shipping route. The vessel, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas

India has exempted petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol from central excise duty, giving a major push to the country’s biofuel adoption strategy. The exemption covers higher ethanol fuel blends such as E22, E25 and E30. By reducing the tax burden on these blends, the government aims to make ethanol-rich petrol more attractive for fuel producers, distributors and future consumers while reducing reliance on imported crude oil.   Excise Relief For High-Ethano

Commercial LPG Price Hike Hits Delhi Businesses The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by ₹42, taking the new rate to ₹3,113.50 from ₹3,071.50. The revised price is effective from June 1 and will mainly affect hotels, restaurants, caterers, cloud kitchens, bakeries, tea stalls and other businesses that use commercial cooking gas every day. Reuters reported that Indian Oil raised the 19kg LPG cylinder price for industrial and co

India, Venezuela Crude Oil Imports Rise As Saudi Supply Drops   Venezuela Becomes Key Oil Supplier Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States. The rise comes as Indian refiners increased purchases of cheaper Venezuelan crude during global supply disruptions. According to Kpler data, Venezuela supplied around 417,000 barrels per day to India in May, com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead an important Council of Ministers meeting at Seva Teerth in Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. All Union ministers, including Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and ministers of state, have been requested to stay in the capital to ensure full attendance. This meeting follows PM Modi’s foreign tour and is expected to focus on governance priorities, regional geopolitical issues, and potential political developments within the governme

PM Narendra Modi Urges WFH, Public Transport Use, and Savings Amid Global Crisis Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt simple lifestyle changes to help reduce the economic impact of

May 1, 2026 | Global: Jet Fuel Prices Rise 5%, Mark Second Consecutive Monthly Increase International prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), commonly known as jet fuel, have risen by around 5%, marking the second consecutive monthly increase. The hike reflects sustained pressure in global energy markets, with oil companies gradually passing on higher costs to international carriers. According to state-owned oil firms, ATF prices for foreign airlines have b

May 1, 2026 | India: LPG Price Hike as Commercial Cylinder Rates Surge; Check City-Wise Prices   The price of commercial LPG cylinders has surged across India since May 1, 2026, impacting businesses that rely heavily on cooking gas. Oil marketing companies have increased the cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder by ₹993, marking

An Indian climate-tech startup, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has developed a next-generation air conditioner designed to operate efficiently in extreme temperatures of up to 50°C. The innovation comes as rising heat levels across India drive urgent demand for more reliable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The newly developed system has suc