India has slashed fuel taxes to protect consumers after global crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions. The government reduced excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel following an emergency late-night meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
27 March,2026 10:53 PM ISTAmid the Oil crisis due to ongoing Iran war, two LPG tankers bound for India have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The development came shortly after Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali signaled that Indian vessels could receive safe passage through the critical shipping route. The envoy described India as a friend and highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two countries, saying Iran and India share common interests in the region. The development also comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the escalating conflict in West Asia and emphasized the need for safe energy supply routes and protection of Indian citizens.
14 March,2026 12:54 AM ISTIndia is facing a potential LPG supply crisis as tensions escalate in the Middle East following military actions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held urgent meetings with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to assess the situation and secure India's energy supply. The disruption of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz has raised serious concerns for India, which imports nearly 62 percent of its LPG requirements.
11 March,2026 12:19 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day visit to Israel, where India and Israel elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Multiple MoUs were signed covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, agriculture, commerce, and digital payments, including a landmark UPI connectivity agreement.
27 February,2026 02:45 AM ISTIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a high-stakes 2-day visit, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally welcomed him with full state honors. The visit highlights rapidly expanding India–Israel defense, technology, and strategic ties, with multi-billion-dollar military and AI agreements expected. However, Modi’s Israel visit has also sparked protests and backlash in India, with activists and political groups raising concerns over the Gaza war and India’s evolving geopolitical stance.
26 February,2026 02:01 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare standing ovation inside Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister in history to address the House. Israeli lawmakers applauded and chanted “Modi-Modi” as Modi delivered his landmark speech during his two-day Israel visit.
26 February,2026 02:00 AM ISTIndia has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.
22 February,2026 02:22 PM ISTIs the US losing India to Europe? As PM Modi and President Macron upgrade ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" in Mumbai, Washington is making a massive counter-move.
19 February,2026 01:43 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the Delhi AI Summit signals a major shift in the global technology race. Calling for a multipolar AI ecosystem beyond US and China dominance, India and France announced new collaborations in artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and strategic technology development. From launching an AI health campus at AIIMS to showcasing advanced models and international partnerships, the summit highlights a growing alliance that could reshape the future of digital power and global regulation.
19 February,2026 01:42 AM ISTIndia and France have announced more than 20 agreements following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron. The partnership has been elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership covering defence, trade, education, innovation, space and clean energy.
18 February,2026 02:18 AM ISTIn a landmark summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron officially upgraded ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership." From the inauguration of a revolutionary H125 helicopter assembly line in Karnataka to the launch of cutting-edge Indo-French AI hubs, this visit marks a massive shift in the global order.
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