Energy Partnerships

Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Advances Energy Partnerships at OPEC Seminar

During the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri engaged in key meetings with global energy leaders to strengthen India's energy partnerships. Discussions included collaborations with Kuwait, Nigeria, Shell, BP, and OPEC to enhance India's exploration and production capabilities and ensure energy security. Puri emphasized India's commitment to increasing natural gas in its energy mix and addressed India's stance on purchasing Russian oil, highlighting the importance of stable global oil markets.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Meets Prime Minister Modi

On August 8, 2026, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, held a meeting with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The meeting was announced via a post on X, highlighting the engagement between the two leaders. Source: Original Link

Merger of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Schemes to Streamline Welfare Efforts

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has merged the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation's Schemes aimed at Inter-Caste Marriages and Atrocity Victims into a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to enhance efficiency. This initiative also includes addressing pending financial disbursements. Source: Original Link

Government of India Reaffirms No Charges for UPI Users

The Government of India confirms that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users will not face transaction charges, ensuring that the vast majority of transactions remain free for both consumers and merchants. The amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act is aimed at enhancing UPI's sustainability and technological advancement.

CSIR-CRRI Demonstrates Indigenous Road Technology to Rajasthan Government

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) showcased its Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus (MSS+) technology to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Rajasthan, highlighting its low-emission road construction and maintenance capabilities. A live demonstration on a Jaipur city road was conducted using India's first indigenously developed automatic mobile

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Meets Prime Minister Modi

Merger of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Schemes to Streamline Welfare Efforts

Government of India Reaffirms No Charges for UPI Users

CSIR-CRRI Demonstrates Indigenous Road Technology to Rajasthan Government