Days after the I&B ministry directed BARC to withhold TRP reporting for news channels over ‘speculative content’ in the Israel-Iran conflict coverage, the TV Ratings Policy 2026 comes into effect.
Up to 7-8 million barrels of Venezuelan oil is expected to arrive in India over the next month while US waiver also opens window for stranded Iranian crude oil.
In 'Target Tehran', Yonah Jeremy Bob and Ilan Evyatar tell the inside story of the tumultuous, and often bloody, history of how Israel has managed to outmanoeuvre Iran.
The lessons of earlier American regime-change efforts should be obvious. The dismantling of Iran’s regime could lead to the breakdown of state authority and the rise of warlords.
India’s strategic reserves offer a temporary cushion as the Hormuz blockade amid US-Israel war against Iran jolts global energy markets and threatens energy security.
For India, the strategic ripples are significant. The immediate concern is Pakistan’s diplomatic gain as it embeds itself deeper into the defence framework of the Middle East.
Speaking at 16th foundation day of India Foundation, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas also points out that India’s refinery capacity is set to grow considerably in the near future.
Iran’s nuclear journey has been long and tortuous. It began under the Shah’s regime in the 1950s to become a symbol of scientific progress and a source of nationalist pride.
Russia hasn’t committed military assistance and has only sent out strong rhetoric against Israel and the US. The Iranian leadership may view this as insufficient.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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