India Refutes Trump’s Claim That PM Modi Promised to End Russian Oil Imports
India on Tuesday firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, reiterating that New Delhi’s energy policy is driven solely by domestic consumer interests and supply stability, not foreign pressure. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir […]
India on the Verge of Massive Oil Discovery in Andaman Sea, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Pointers- India may have discovered a large oil reserve in the Andaman Sea, similar to Guyana’s massive find. Early signs of oil, called “green shoots,” have already been seen in the region. Government reforms like the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) opened vast areas for exploration. ONGC drilled a record 541 wells in FY24, the […]