-1772863662968_d.png "India's energy security strong with over 250 million barrels in reserves")
India is well-prepared to handle any global energy disruptions, with over 250 million barrels of crude and petroleum products in reserves, enough for 7–8 weeks
07 March,2026 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid escalating tensions with Iran. Officials said the short-term measure aims to keep oil flowing in global markets and applies only to cargo already stranded at sea
07 March,2026 10:31 AM IST | New York | Agencies-1772808060914_d.png "Congress slams PM Modi of being 'blackmailed' by US on Russian oil waiver")
The Congress party slammed the Modi government after the US announced a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge alleging India's strategic autonomy and national sovereignty are under "dire threat" as PM Modi is being "blackmailed" by America
06 March,2026 08:27 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI-1772788661796_d.png "Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify")
Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Iran and Lebanon while the US reportedly struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, escalating the week-long conflict across the Middle East. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones toward Israel, triggering alerts in several regional cities
06 March,2026 02:55 PM IST | Dubai | APADVERTISEMENT
