India is no longer inclined to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP33), the United Nations’ flagship climate summit scheduled for 2028, signalling a significant shift in its earlier position on global climate leadership.
In a significant move to diversify its energy basket, India is set to receive approximately 12 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil this month. The influx marks a six-year high for imports from the South American nation, as Indian refiners pivot to stabilize supply lines amid heightened volatility in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rejected notices moved by the Opposition MPs seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, holding that the Opposition failed to provide proof and the allegations levelled against him do not establish a prima facie case of “misbehaviour” as required under the Constitution.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, arrived in New Delhi on April 7 for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid rising tensions in West Asia, signaling New Delhi’s proactive diplomatic engagement during a rapidly evolving crisis.
The long-awaited Noida International Airport is now a reality. Inaugurated by PM Modi, the Jewar facility aims to transform the NCR into a dual-airport hub, promising to revolutionize regional connectivity and cargo logistics. Amid global tensions in West Asia, the PM used the occasion to reassure the nation of India’s economic resilience while laying the foundation for a future where western U.P. is directly connected to the world’s major capitals.
The global energy supply chain has been plunged into unprecedented chaos following Tehran’s strategic decision to effectively choke off the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow but vital shipping lane, which facilitates the passage of approximately 20% of the world’s total oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), has become the center of a high-stakes geopolitical standoff.
The Centre on Thursday told an all-party meeting that India cannot act like a “dalaal” (broker) in reference to the reported mediation of Pakistan in the ongoing West Asia conflict. The meeting convened at the Parliament complex to discuss the West Asia crisis was attended by eight Union ministers and several Opposition members, barring the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which boycotted the meeting.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹131 crore for the Men’s T20 World Cup-winning squad and support staff.
The excelsis of India’s batting innings came off the 119th legal delivery they faced. It was a dot ball. Shivam Dube turned down a single. At the other end, Tilak Varma was halfway down the pitch before he was disdainfully sent back by his partner.
