Libya oil discovery reflects growing global footprints of Indian energy firms: Govt

IANS | April 28, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said the recent oil and gas discovery in Libya by Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) -- Oil India Limited (OIL), and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) -- with local operators reflects the growing global footprint of the country’s energy firms and their expanding presence in overseas assets.

First LNG tanker crosses Hormuz chokepoint after weeks of disruption: Report

IANS | April 28, 2026 10:02 AM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment, since the West Asia conflict began on February 28, appeared to have traversed the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a potential breakthrough at a key global energy chokepoint, reports said on Tuesday, citing ship-tracking data.

India-New Zealand FTA to benefit farmers, youth, MSMEs and innovators: PM Modi

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Calling it a transformative step for inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the newly signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock wide-ranging opportunities across key segments of society, from farmers and small businesses to startups and students.

India poised to become 2nd country after Russia to operate fast breeder reactor

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India is poised to become the second country after Russia to operate a commercial-level fast breeder reactor as the indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved first criticality on April 6, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday.