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Friday, March 13, 2026
TopicIndia-Venezuela

Topic: India-Venezuela

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

‘Energy security of 1.4 bn people our priority’: MEA on Trump claim of India’s pivot from Russian crude

US President Donald J. Trump announced Monday the conclusion of a trade deal with India, that will see New Delhi curb its Russian oil purchases. MEA says will continue purchases based on market dynamics. US President Donald J. Trump announced Monday the conclusion of a trade deal with India, that will see New Delhi curb its Russian oil purchases. MEA says will continue purchases based on market dynamics.

Not just Maduro, Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez too has Sathya Sai link. Visited Puttaparthi at least thrice

Indian spiritual thread runs through Venezuela’s political leadership. Interim president Rodriguez has spoken about the calm at Sathya Sai ashram & Maduro had his portrait in office.

‘Matter of deep concern’: India reacts to US’ capture of Maduro, calls for dialogue on Venezuela

While India’s economic ties with Caracas declined over the past five years following US sanctions, it maintained regular diplomatic engagement with the Maduro government.

India maintains silence on US operation against Maduro, issues travel advisory for Venezuela

New Delhi has maintained normal diplomatic activity with Maduro govt. While China & Russia are among major powers condemning US action in Venezuela, India is yet to react. 

What US easing sanctions on Venezuela, home to world’s largest oil reserves, could mean for India

Move could pay dividends to Indian refiners, who have capacity to refine heavy crude from Venezuela. India consistently bought crude from Latin American country before sanctions.

US pressure forces Reliance to cap its oil purchases from Venezuela

Reliance says it's in talks with Washington to ensure it is in compliance with US sanctions on Venezuela imposed in January.

India walks the middle path on Venezuela crisis, urges political solution

Venezuela is in economic turmoil, and US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself president after protests against incumbent Nicolas Maduro.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.