India prevents global crisis by purchasing Russian oil, keeps markets stable

IANS | August 30, 2025 10:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) As allegations fly thick and fast over India extending a financial lifeline to Russia and becoming a laundering hub, the reality is that by purchasing Russian energy, New Delhi has prevented a global crisis by keeping global markets stable and inflation under control for itself and for the world.

Piyush Goyal meets UAE counterpart; discusses bilateral trade, other key issues

IANS | August 30, 2025 12:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday met the visiting UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, and held discussions on several key issues concerning the two nations, including bilateral trade, while reaffirming the commitment to deepen the India-UAE partnership.

India, Japan join hands in push for critical minerals

IANS | August 29, 2025 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said on Friday that India and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation on mineral resources that includes efforts to establish and diversify critical minerals supply chains, which is essential not only to achieve our energy security, national security and food security objectives but also achieve the net zero emission goals.