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The meeting comes days after Narendra Modi warned that the ongoing crisis in West Asia could have long-lasting repercussions for India. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness and ensure that India's fuel and energy supplies remain adaptable in the face of global crisis triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict and the blocking of Hormuz Strait. The initiative is aimed at ensuring synergy of efforts of 'Team India'. Details of the meeting are yet to be shared by the government. The Centre has taken multiple measures to meet the country's energy demands, and states remain a key factor in on-ground implementation. 'Team India' approach The meeting comes days after Narendra Modi warned that the ongoing crisis in West Asia could have long-lasting repercussions for India. He also referred to the COVID-19 pandemic from six years ago, stressing that the Centre and states must work together as th...

John Bolton criticised Trump for not clearly explaining the rationale for war against Iran, advocating for regime change due to Iran's nuclear ambitions and support for militants. Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has said the case for war against Iran was never adequately explained to the American public or Congress, arguing that the lack of a clear strategy could weaken support as the conflict intensifies. Speaking in an interview with Firstpost, Bolton said there is a strong argument for regime change in Iran due to Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and its support for militant groups worldwide. However, he criticised US President Donald Trump for failing to clearly articulate the broader objective behind the war. The former national security advisor said Washington had spent decades attempting diplomacy to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but those efforts had failed. Despite this, he argued that the Trump administration did not adequately prepare the public or la...

India imports around 60 per cent of its LPG requirements, with nearly 90 per cent of those imports typically passing through the Strait of Hormuz, making the route critical for energy supplies. In Delhi, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder currently stands at Rs 913 following a Rs 60 increase. India’s fuel and LPG supplies remain stable despite concerns triggered by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Petroleum Ministry said on Wednesday. Addressing a press briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, assured that the country’s energy supply chain is under control and urged consumers not to rush into panic LPG bookings. She said India imports crude oil from around 40 countries and has diversified supply routes, while higher domestic production and incoming shipments are helping ensure steady availability of fuel across the country. Fuel Supply Situation Sharma said India requires roughly 5.5 million barrels...