Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha and warned that the West Asia conflict has triggered a serious global energy crisis impacting India’s oil, gas and trade routes. He said ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with Indian crew among those affected, while one crore Indians living in Gulf nations remain a major concern. Modi said India is in contact with Iran, Israel and the United States pushing for de-escalation and reopening key shipping lanes. The government is also sourcing crude oil and gas from alternative markets to avoid supply disruptions.
25 March,2026 12:19 AM IST
India 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 IST
Prime 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 IST
Indian 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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
