India has taken another step in its energy transition by introducing gasoline blended with 85% ethanol, commonly known as E85. The new fuel is expected to be offered at a lower price than conventional gasoline blends, reflecting the country's broader efforts to promote cleaner energy sources and reduce dependence on imported crude oil. The......
India and the United States are accelerating efforts to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with both countries aiming to conclude negotiations by mid-July, according to India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking on Friday, Goyal said officials from both sides have intensified discussions in recent weeks and......
Australian data centre operator AirTrunk has announced plans to invest approximately $30 billion in India by 2030, underscoring the country’s growing importance as a global technology and artificial intelligence hub. The investment is expected to support the development of up to five gigawatts of new data centre capacity across key......
U.S. telecom company T-Mobile has officially opened a new global capability center (GCC) in India, marking a significant expansion of its international technology operations. The new facility, located in Hyderabad in the southern state of Telangana, is part of the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen its global digital capabilities.......
Indian authorities have arrested the owner of a hotel in New Delhi following a devastating fire that claimed the lives of at least 21 people and left dozens injured. The incident has once again raised concerns about fire safety standards and regulatory compliance in densely populated urban areas across the country. The blaze broke out in......
Indian energy company Nayara Energy has announced the successful completion of a scheduled maintenance and modernization program at its Vadinar refinery in the western state of Gujarat, marking an important step in strengthening the country’s refining capabilities. The Vadinar facility, one of India’s largest private refineries,......
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have begun switching off automatic tracking systems on liquefied natural gas carriers as vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz. The move involves disabling AIS transponders, which normally broadcast a ship’s identity and position, allowing the ships to move with reduced visibility in one of the world’s......
A drone and missile attack struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport early Wednesday, injuring several people and forcing authorities to suspend all commercial air traffic. The incident marked one of the most serious attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kuwait since regional tensions escalated in recent months. Kuwait's......
Venezuela’s crude oil and fuel exports climbed to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. The growth reflects a steady recovery in the country’s energy sector as international buyers expand purchases of Venezuelan crude despite ongoing political and logistical shifts affecting global supply......
South Korea has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by total market capitalization, marking a rapid shift in global financial rankings driven by the artificial intelligence boom and surging demand for semiconductor technologies. The combined market value of listed South Korean companies has risen sharply......
India’s leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has reported a significant rise in demand for vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), following recent increases in fuel prices across the country. According to the company, bookings for its CNG models have increased by approximately 40% since fuel prices were raised.......
India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has announced that it has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as 38 additional FIFA tournaments through 2034, marking a major development in the country’s sports media landscape. The agreement ensures that Indian audiences will be able to follow the 2026 tournament,......
Governments in Brazil, India and Austria have introduced new measures aimed at limiting the impact of oil market volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran, as energy prices continue to face pressure from geopolitical tensions entering a third month. Brazil extended its emergency fuel support package for an additional two months, pushing......
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