India And UAE Forge Strategic Defence And Energy Partnership Amid Gulf Turmoil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the United Arab Emirates on 15 May 2026 marked a significant deepening of bilateral ties, particularly in the domains of defence and energy.He was received by President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the ceremonial importance attached to the occasion.The Indian Ministry of External Affairs

May 16, 2026
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PM Modi Strengthens India‑Netherlands Partnership With Focus On Technology, Energy And Trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands on the second leg of his five‑nation tour, emphasising technology, energy, and trade cooperation at a time when the India‑EU Free Trade Agreement has given fresh momentum to bilateral economic ties.His engagements include talks with Prime Minister Rob Jetten, meetings with King Willem‑Alexander and Queen Máxima, and a vibrant interaction

May 16, 2026
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UAE’s F‑16 Jets Escort PM Modi As Strategic Energy Pacts Signed In Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Abu Dhabi was marked by a striking gesture from the United Arab Emirates, which deployed its F‑16 Block 60 ‘Desert Falcon’ fighter jets to escort his aircraft.The video footage captured the UAE Air Force jets flying alongside the custom‑modified Boeing 777‑300ER, designated ‘Air India One’ when carrying the Prime Minister. This ceremonial escort

May 15, 2026
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Tarapur Unit-2 Restart Cleared By Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Strengthening India’s Nuclear Roadmap

India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has formally approved the restart of Unit 2 at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, granting it operational clearance for another decade.This decision follows a multi-tiered safety review and technical assessment after extensive refurbishment and upgrades carried out by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited.The

May 15, 2026
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India Condemns Attack On Indian‑Flagged Vessel Off Oman, Crew Rescued Safely

India has strongly condemned the recent attack on an Indian‑flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, describing the incident as unacceptable and reiterating its firm stance on safeguarding freedom of navigation and civilian maritime activity amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal issued a statement deploring the continued

May 14, 2026
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India-Bound LPG Tanker MV Sunshine Crosses Strait of Hormuz With Indian Navy Support

The India-bound LPG tanker MV Sunshine is currently crossing the Strait of Hormuz and is being provided comprehensive support to ensure its safe passage towards India. According to sources, this marks the fifteenth LPG ship bound for India to be successfully evacuated from the Persian Gulf amid ongoing regional tensions.The vessel is receiving coordinated assistance from multiple agencies,

May 14, 2026
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Prime Minister Modi’s UAE Visit To Strengthen Energy Security And Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates will place energy security at the centre of discussions, with sources indicating that two significant Memoranda of Understanding in the areas of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Strategic Petroleum Reserves are expected to be concluded.This engagement forms part of a wider five‑nation tour scheduled from 15 to 20 May, which

May 14, 2026
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India Rejects Russian LNG Amid Hormuz Crisis Despite Crude Waiver

India has reportedly declined Russia’s offer to purchase sanctioned liquefied natural gas despite the severe supply crunch created by the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis.According to sources, the decision was conveyed directly to Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin during his visit to New Delhi. A Russian LNG tanker carrying 1,38,200 cubic metres is currently drifting near

May 13, 2026
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Trump Signals Flexibility On Russian Oil Waiver, Vows To Stabilise Oil Markets, Predicts Inflation Drop After Iran War

Donald Trump has declared that the United States will “do whatever is necessary” to stabilise oil markets, signalling flexibility on the Russian oil waiver while forecasting a sharp decline in inflation once the Iran war concludes.He predicted oil prices would fall dramatically, the stock market would surge, and inflation could drop to around 1.5%.US President Donald Trump, speaking to ANI in

May 13, 2026
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