Energy debate heats up in US Senate hearing

IANS | April 22, 2026 8:07 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) A Senate hearing on the US energy budget exposed deep partisan divisions, with officials backing fossil fuel support for reliability and critics accusing the administration of raising costs and cutting clean energy programmes.

Trump praises NCAA athletes, pushes for sports reforms

IANS | April 22, 2026 8:03 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump praised NCAA champions at the White House and said his administration is pushing changes to college sports, warning current trends are “not sustainable”.

US-India ties 'rocky' but essential: Former NSA McMaster

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:32 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) H.R. McMaster has described current US-India relations as “rocky” but stressed that the two countries remain indispensable partners amid rising global tensions, particularly from China.

Unmanned Navy push gains urgency in US

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:24 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged the Navy to speed up the deployment of unmanned surface vessels, warning that delays could leave the United States trailing adversaries adopting autonomous systems at a pace.

India steps up LNG push with shipment flag-off from US

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:17 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) India has stepped up its energy security push as GAIL (India) Limited flagged off an LNG vessel from a US terminal, signalling deeper India-US cooperation in securing cleaner fuel supplies.

US seizure at sea signal new phase in Iran war: Report

IANS | April 22, 2026 6:46 AM

Washington, April 22 (IANS) A series of US ship seizures and maritime interdictions far beyond the Persian Gulf is marking a new phase in the conflict with Iran, as Washington moves to choke off Tehran’s oil lifelines and test its strategic limits.