India's state-owned ONGC is conducting a pre-feasibility study for a new 200,000-240,000 bpd coastal refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as India aims to become an Asian refining hub and meet rising fuel demand.

India remains unperturbed by potential US sanctions on Russian oil, as it diversifies oil sources, exploring alternatives like Guyana and ramping up domestic production. The Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri,

India has rejected Nato chief Mark Rutte’s warning about buying Russian oil and has flagged double standards of the West. For context, European nations that largely make up Nato have paid more money to Russia for energy imports than they have given to Ukraine in aid.

India's journey toward energy security is a complex narrative interwoven with geopolitical considerations and economic realities and environmental concerns.

Moscow continues to be the top supplier to India --- accounting for about 35% of its overall supplies --- followed by Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates

The discovery, which is considered to be a major breakthrough, is set to provide a boost to India’s energy sector.

CBSE's recent circular highlights the obesity epidemic in India, citing NFHS-5 data. With projections indicating a rise in overweight adults, the circular mandates schools to promote healthy diets and