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Qatar LNG disruption threatens AI chips, global tech supply chain

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 13:16 IST

As Qatar LNG plants halt, shortages of helium and neon threaten semiconductor fabs, AI chips and data centres, highlighting the tech world’s dependence on Gulf energy. (Reuters)

‘Looks like US-Iran war, but…’: Rahul's ‘superpower’ analogy for Gulf conflict

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi addresses during a public meeting commemorating the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s historic visit to Shivagiri Mutt to meet Sree Narayana Gurudevan, in Kollam on Friday. (AICC/ANI Photo)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 13:10 IST

'Why does India need Trump's nod?' Geopolitics expert on Russian oil buy waiver

A Hindustan Petroleum Corp oil refinery in Mumbai

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 10:30 IST

Modi govt's reckless abdication of India's strategic interests: Kharge slams PM

With rising oil prices and humanitarian concerns, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the government's response and its implications for India's foreign policy.

Published on Mar 5, 2026 11:44 IST

Qatar shuts world's largest LNG plant after Iranian attack, gas prices surge 54%

While Asian countries buy most of the LNG shipped from the Middle East, a disruption will increase competition for alternative supplies and push up prices worldwide.

Published on Mar 3, 2026 02:51 IST

Operation Epic Fury: What lies ahead

Aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 sit on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran, February 28, 2026. U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

international affairs

Published on Mar 2, 2026 08:38 IST

India’s full membership in final stages: IEA

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar (right) met with executive director of International Energy Agency Fatih Birol, in Paris, France, on January 5. (ANI)

Published on Feb 19, 2026 21:46 IST

Nation’s interest can’t be mortgaged for trade agreements: Congress MP Surjewala

The final contours of the trade deal are expected to become clear by March. (PTI photo)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 10:30 IST

India boosts US crude oil buys as Russia imports dip

This view shows a great egret (Ardea alba) with the crude oil tanker Blasa from Panama in the background on Lake Maracaibo in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on February 1 (AFP FILE)

Published on Feb 13, 2026 09:30 IST

Climate action will offer stability in new world disorder: UN Climate chief

UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell said on Thursday that the US can return to the convention and Paris Agreement. (Reuters photo)

Published on Feb 13, 2026 05:00 IST

BJP MP seeks termination of Rahul's LS membership, life ban on contesting polls

BJP MP seeks termination of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 08:22 IST

Now foreign secretary Vikram Misri asked about Russian oil imports. He explains

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said India was not just one of the largest consumers of energy, but it also played an important role as a stabilising factor in global energy markets

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 21:51 IST

India's petroleum reserves can last 74 days in case of global turbulence: Oil Minister Puri

India's petroleum reserves can last 74 days in case of global turbulence: Oil Minister Puri

Published on Feb 9, 2026 13:33 IST

Despite US Exec Order, why Goyal says Russian oil, trade deal ‘different issues’

Union minister Piyush Goyal speaking on the India-US trade deal framework at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi.

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 14:23 IST

No clarity on whether India will stop buying Russian crude oil

No clarity on whether India will stop buying Russian crude oil

Published on Feb 7, 2026 18:38 IST

US says tariff over Russian oil can return; India yet to clarify on 'commitment'

Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal speaks during a press conference on the recently announced India-US trade deal, at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 24:07 IST

Market, global dynamics core to oil strategy: India on Trump’s Russian oil claim

Asked about Trump’s comments about India stopping Russian oil purchases, Jaiswal said the government has said that ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion Indians is its “supreme priority”

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 15:43 IST

India issues first response to Trump's claim of stopping Russian oil purchase

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, Trump claimed that India will stop buying Russian oil and invest in Venezuelan oil instead.

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 14:40 IST

Agri, dairy sectors ‘fully’ protected under India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, addresses the media on the India-US trade deal, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (@PiyushGoyal X/ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 17:48 IST

Arunachal CM reviews hydropower projects

Arunachal CM reviews hydropower projects

Published on Jan 31, 2026 05:19 IST

India’s coal power output fell 3% in 2025: Report

India marked a record-breaking year in clean energy in 2025, with non-fossil fuel installed capacity rising to 266.78 GW, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said. (AFP)

Published on Jan 12, 2026 22:48 IST

What happens to Venezuela's mega oil wealth now? Trump's plan on slippery turf

A flame burning natural gas is seen at a heavy-crude treatment plant operated by Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA, in the Orinoco belt.

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 22:15 IST

US grants temporary sanctions reprieve to Russian-controlled Serbian oil firm: Belgrade

US grants temporary sanctions reprieve to Russian-controlled Serbian oil firm: Belgrade

Published on Dec 31, 2025 19:47 IST

Food security is going to become a major global challenge in the coming years: PM Narendra Modi in Oman

The PM emphasised his idea to boost innovation through joint efforts. (DPR PMO)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 02:24 IST

India’s new idiom for ties with West Asia

While Modi 1.0 scripted Link West as a diplomatic breakthrough, and Modi 2.0 advanced Act West into structured engagement, Modi 3.0 is about consolidating Link West. (PMO via PTI)

Published on Dec 15, 2025 15:32 IST

Putin stresses ‘independent foreign policies’ at press meet with PM | Key points

Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi at a joint press meet after their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 13:50 IST

Self-reliance must begin with a stronger oil and gas push

Oil tanker trucks outside an oil refinery operated by Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd., in Mumbai, India, on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Published on Nov 14, 2025 08:45 IST

EAM bats for greater int’l cooperation at G7

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. (File)

Published on Nov 13, 2025 22:50 IST

Jaishankar takes part in multilateral sessions at G7 foreign ministers meeting

In this image posted on November 12, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (second from right) during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting outreach session on Maritime Security and Prosperity, in Canada. (PTI)

Published on Nov 13, 2025 05:37 IST

India’s litmus test in import of Russian oil

Anticipating reduced supplies to European countries once the EU ban takes effect, Indian refiners have started diversifying their export destinations to markets such as Brazil, Turkey, and the UAE (Bloomberg)

Published on Nov 9, 2025 14:55 IST

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