India Secures 4 Million Barrels of Iranian Oil Cargoes Before US Waiver Deadline

Based on a report by Bloomberg, India has received shipments of Iranian oil for the first time in seven years, with around four million barrels arriving just days before a US grace period allowing such imports is set to expire.The move highlights India’s urgency in securing crude supplies amid global energy disruptions and impending restrictions on Iranian exports.The Jaya, a very-large crude

April 15, 2026
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India Has Deployed Maximum Number of Ships In Strait of Hormuz: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that India has deployed the maximum number of ships sailing across the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the country’s balanced approach amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.Speaking in Lucknow, he credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for ensuring India’s stability despite global uncertainty and highlighted how the nation has maintained

April 15, 2026
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US Envoy Says India Must Decide Its Role in Middle East Peace Efforts

Sergio Gor speaking with NDTV’s veteran defence & strategic affairs journalist Vishnu SomThe United States has expressed openness to India playing a role in efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but stressed that the decision rests entirely with New Delhi. Speaking to NDTV, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said Washington would welcome India’s involvement, just as it has

April 15, 2026
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Strait Talk: PM Insists On Open Hormuz After Telephone Call With President Trump

US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening, marking their first phone call since the outbreak of the US–Israel war on Iran, as reported by NDTV.According to US Ambassador Sergio Gor, the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.Following the conversation, Prime Minister

April 15, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Engages Australia And Israel On West Asia Crisis, Concludes UAE Visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday regarding the evolving security situation in West Asia. In a post on X, Jaishankar noted that he appreciated the exchange of views with Wong on the ongoing conflict in the region.Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. Their conversation

April 15, 2026
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India’s LPG Tanker Jag Vikram Arrives Safely At Kandla Port, Gujarat After Hormuz Transit

The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram (IMO 9324734) successfully arrived at Gujarat’s Kandla Port on 14 April 2026, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and 24 crew members. The safe arrival was confirmed by a tracking update on VesselFinder, marking a significant milestone in India’s energy logistics.The vessel’s passage through the Strait of Hormuz on 11 April was particularly noteworthy,

April 14, 2026
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India’s Resilient Fundamentals Seen Cushioning Oil Shock, Growth May Slow By 80 bps: S&P

India’s robust macroeconomic and financial sector fundamentals are expected to cushion the impact of a sustained oil price shock, according to S&P Global Ratings. The agency noted that economic growth could slow by up to 80 basis points if crude oil averages $130 per barrel in 2026.Under its stress scenario, corporate earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) could

April 14, 2026
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