Tag: Iran war
US President Donald Trump hints at seizing Kharg Island from Iran, read why this island in Persian Gulf is critical for Iran
The US President suggested that the US may take over the Kharg Island in Persian Gulf from Iran, a vitally important island for the Persian country. Notably, most of Iranian oil pass through Kharg Island.
The undersea shield: How India decoupled its digital future from West Asian volatility
In the West Asian war of 2026, these undersea cables have shifted from being invisible infrastructure to becoming primary strategic targets. For India, the threat is not merely a "slow internet day"; it is a direct challenge to the $1 trillion digital economy goal.
Iran hints at closing Bab al-Mandeb strait after Strait of Hormuz: Read why it is critical for global trade
Bab al-Mandeb is a narrow corridor that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. About 12 per cent of global seaborne oil passes through this narrow passageway making it the world's fourth-largest shipping route.
Rumours of lockdown in India are completely false: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Addressing the rumours of lockdown in India due to the fuel crisis triggered by war in West Asia, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri took to social media platform X to call out the fake news.
Amid global oil crisis, India buys 60 Million barrels of Russian oil for April delivery
Now, India has bought 60 Million barrels of Russian Oil for delivery in April. This again shows Indian government's foresight as they are preparing for a scenario where this conflict stretches longer.
No changes to LPG Cylinder booking gaps: Ministry of Petroleum busts the fake news about increase of booking gap to 35 days
A news started circulating in Indian media that the government of India has increased the LPG cylinder booking gap to 35 days from the existing 25 due to the situation in West Asia.