India-Mauritius discuss strengthening energy partnership

IANS | August 23, 2026 9:36 PM

Port Louis, Aug 23 (IANS) Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called on Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and discussed possibilities for furthering cooperation in the energy sector, the Indian High Commission said on Sunday.

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reaches Mongolia for COP17

IANS | August 23, 2026 8:29 PM

Ulaanbaatar, Aug 23 (IANS) Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Sunday to participate in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Bangladesh factories shutting down as gas crisis worsens

IANS | August 23, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The impact of the gas crisis in Bangladesh, which began on July 21, is spreading across the country’s industrial belts, with factories cutting production, shutting units and sending workers on leave, according to a Bangladeshi media report.

Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic pressure campaign'

IANS | August 23, 2026 5:49 PM

Tehran, Aug 23 (IANS) A senior Iranian security official on Saturday warned neighbouring countries and other states against joining the United States in its "economic pressure campaign" against his nation, saying Tehran would regard such countries as "enemies".

Pakistan’s nuclear programme prioritises warhead over energy needs: Report

IANS | August 23, 2026 4:13 PM

Brussels, Aug 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s nuclear programme raises concerns over the possible diffusion of sensitive technology, either intentionally or through accidents. Islamabad’s past links to illicit nuclear networks have damaged its non-proliferation credentials, contributing to continued international scrutiny of its nuclear governance, a report has stated.