Policy

Shell Boosts LNG Supply to India Amidst Qatar Disruptions A large Shell LNG tanker is docked at an industrial port in India, with large storage tanks and workers visible.

A large Shell LNG tanker is docked at an industrial port in India, with large storage tanks and workers visible.

Shell Boosts LNG Supply to India Amidst Qatar Disruptions

sivam April 12, 2026

Shell increases LNG supply to India as conflict in West Asia disrupts Qatar flows, securing fertilizer tenders...

Delhi to Ban Petrol Scooters by 2028: EV Mandate Government officials in Delhi, India, convene in a meeting room, intensely discussing policy around a table.

Government officials in Delhi, India, convene in a meeting room, intensely discussing policy around a table.

Delhi to Ban Petrol Scooters by 2028: EV Mandate

sivam April 12, 2026

Delhi bans petrol two-wheeler registrations by 2028, mandating electric vehicles to combat pollution. Aims for full EV...

US-Iran Talks Fail: Tanker Diversions Escalate Hormuz Tensions A large oil tanker with "PAKISTAN" on its side moves through the ocean, followed by a warship and another tanker.

A large oil tanker with "PAKISTAN" on its side moves through the ocean, followed by a warship and another tanker.

US-Iran Talks Fail: Tanker Diversions Escalate Hormuz Tensions

sivam April 12, 2026

US-Iran talks collapse in Islamabad, leading to tanker diversions in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising geopolitical tensions...

India: 35% of Global Mobile Output via PLI 2.0 A focused worker in a blue uniform and hairnet meticulously assembles mobile phone components on a green workbench.

A focused worker in a blue uniform and hairnet meticulously assembles mobile phone components on a green workbench.

India: 35% of Global Mobile Output via PLI 2.0

sivam April 12, 2026

India aims for 35% of global mobile phone production with PLI 2.0, targeting $130B output. Boost to...

Iran Denies US Navy Transit in Strait of Hormuz: Tensions Rise An Iranian patrol boat with armed personnel onboard sails alongside a US Navy destroyer in a clear blue strait under a hazy sky.

An Iranian patrol boat with armed personnel onboard sails alongside a US Navy destroyer in a clear blue strait under a hazy sky.

Iran Denies US Navy Transit in Strait of Hormuz: Tensions Rise

sivam April 12, 2026

Iran denies US claims of Navy destroyers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions escalate amidst US-Iran...

India-Bhutan Hydropower Project Resumes After Delay Two engineers, one in a hard hat and gho, review blueprints at a large hydropower dam construction site.

Two engineers, one in a hard hat and gho, review blueprints at a large hydropower dam construction site.

India-Bhutan Hydropower Project Resumes After Delay

sivam April 11, 2026

Construction restarts on the India-funded Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project in Bhutan after a 7-year delay. Aims to boost...

India Hikes Diesel, Aviation Fuel Export Duties A hand holds a green fuel nozzle, dispensing liquid into a blue barrel in a rustic Indian industrial setting.

A hand holds a green fuel nozzle, dispensing liquid into a blue barrel in a rustic Indian industrial setting.

India Hikes Diesel, Aviation Fuel Export Duties

sivam April 11, 2026

India raises export duties on diesel & aviation turbine fuel to bolster revenue. Petrol duties unchanged. Impact...

Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Full Electric by 2030 A street scene in Delhi with electric scooters and an auto-rickshaw at public charging stations, a government building in the background.

A street scene in Delhi with electric scooters and an auto-rickshaw at public charging stations, a government building in the background.

Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Full Electric by 2030

sivam April 11, 2026

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 draft aims for a complete electric vehicle transition by 2030 through incentives, regulations,...

Haryana Power Firms Request Rule Change from HERC Four men in a meeting room, one gesturing, with paperwork on the table. Power lines are visible outside the window.

Four men in a meeting room, one gesturing, with paperwork on the table. Power lines are visible outside the window.

Haryana Power Firms Request Rule Change from HERC

sivam April 11, 2026

Haryana power distributors petition HERC for fuel surcharge rule changes, balancing utility finances with consumer interests. Public...

Delhi EV Policy: Road Tax Waiver to Spur EV Adoption A street scene in Delhi shows new electric auto-rickshaws, a charging station, and men in traditional attire.