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Sunday, April 26, 2026
TopicEnergy crisis

Topic: Energy crisis

Fixing power distribution can reduce India’s energy vulnerability. Start with DISCOMs

The energy security question the Iran crisis actually poses is not about LPG. It is about household resilience.

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi can’t explain empty stadiums at PSL. Drags India in

Pakistan has seen petrol and diesel prices surge by more than 40 per cent in recent weeks, alongside sharp increases in electricity tariffs.

Fuel protests in Ireland disrupt roads despite government’s new energy support package

Apart from country-wide disruption to roads, the demonstrations almost resulted in a scarcity of fuel as protesters blocked Ireland’s only oil refinery.

Govt hikes commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre-war levels, in sign of easing supply constraints

The Centre also announced excise cuts on petrol and diesel, alongside imposing export duties on fuel, to bolster domestic supply.

Sweeping govt order to speed up PNG switch—faster approvals, stricter timelines, nudge to households

Issued amid a West Asia war-induced energy crunch, the order now legally binds all entities controlling land, roads and housing societies to facilitate laying of pipelines.

Don’t go for drastic austerity measures in this shortage. Build energy resilience instead

India must ensure that while the world tightens its belt, India’s schools remain open without fear, its factories remain humming, and its informal workers remain employed.

New empowered groups, focus on self-reliance—Modi in RS on India’s preparedness amid energy crisis

PM says several decisions have been taken in past 11 years to ensure India can deal with such a crisis, calls attacks on commercial ships & blocking of Strait of Hormuz 'unacceptable'.

Indian govt is scrambling to manage LPG shortage while denying it exists

LPG shortage threatens to push poorer Indian households back to coal days—exactly what the Modi govt phased out.

No biryani or chhole bhature: LPG crisis hits signature dishes of Delhi HC lawyers’ canteen

Firewood was brought to the Delhi High Court canteen, say staffers, as the shortage of LPG cylinders forces the operations manager to notify lawyers about disruption in kitchen services.

This isn’t an energy crisis— at least not yet

Current oil & gas prices, compared to previous crises, are within ranges that, in the past, had been considered normal.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.