Hardeep Singh Puri

September 5, 2026 11:02 AM

Union Ministers extend Teachers’ Day greetings, hail educators for shaping India’s future

Union Ministers on Saturday extended warm greetings on Teachers’ Day, highlighting the crucial role of educators in shaping young minds, nurturing values and contributing to nation-building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “On Teachers’ Day, extending warm wishes to our teachers who have paved the path for India’s perpetual progress by leading generations of students on the quest for knowledge. Also, I bow to the philosopher and statesman Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji...

July 25, 2026 3:59 PM

Spudding begins for first appraisal well in Mahanadi Offshore Basin, boosting India’s energy security push

India marked a significant milestone in its offshore energy exploration programme on Saturday with the commencement of drilling of the first appraisal well, MN-DWN18-1-HD, in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, a move aimed at strengthening domestic hydrocarbon production and reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri described the launch of the appraisal well as "the beginning of a new chapter in India's journey towards energy ...

June 5, 2026 11:32 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri holds talks with Venezuela’s Acting President, reaffirms strategic energy partnership

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held discussions with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez in New Delhi, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening energy cooperation with the South American nation amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions affecting global oil markets. The meeting, held on June 4, was attended by senior officials from the Petroleum Ministry and chairpersons of major public sector oil companies. Both sides explored opportuniti...

March 12, 2026 10:07 PM

West Asia crisis: Government takes coordinated measures to ensure energy security, maritime safety and welfare of Indian nationals

The Centre on Thursday said it is taking coordinated steps across multiple ministries to ensure energy security, maritime safety and the welfare of Indian nationals abroad amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting briefed the media in New Delhi on measures being taken to maintain fuel supplies, ensure maritime safety an...

January 27, 2026 6:26 PM

India Energy Week 2026 opens with call for investment, partnerships and decisive action in global energy transition

India Energy Week 2026 commenced today with a strong call for sustained investment, global partnerships and coordinated action to drive a secure, affordable and sustainable global energy transition. The flagship conclave began with keynote addresses by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who collectively underlined th...

January 8, 2026 4:10 PM

PM Modi shares article stressing need for constructive, evidence-based debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, underscoring the importance of robust, evidence-based criticism in strengthening policymaking and safeguarding reforms. The article highlights that while India welcomes scrutiny and informed criticism, cynicism and motivated pessimism have no place in the country’s democratic progress. It highlights the value of constructive public debate, rooted in facts and ...

December 30, 2025 3:13 PM

PM Modi highlights ‘Reform Express 2025’, says India’s growth is built on credibility and stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the importance of sustained and methodical governance reforms, saying that India’s growth story is being shaped by credibility, stability and long-term confidence rather than headline-driven policy changes. The Prime Minister shared an article titled “Reform Express 2025” written by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The article reflects on what PM Modi described as the “quiet, cumulative work of governance” that ...

November 17, 2025 3:02 PM

India inks first major structured LPG import deal with US for 2026

India has finalised its first-ever major structured contract to import Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the United States, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. Public sector oil companies have concluded a one-year agreement to import around 2.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for the contract year 2026, accounting for nearly ten percent of India’s annual LPG imports. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, t...

November 16, 2025 9:46 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri visits Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea, explores collaboration in vessel construction

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday visited the shipbuilding facilities of Hanwha Ocean in Geoje, South Korea, as part of his three-day official visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two countries. The visit is part of India’s broader Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which seeks to expand the nation’s commercial fleet, upgrade domestic shipbuilding capacity and improve global competitiveness in maritime sectors. At the Hanwha ...

October 28, 2025 10:19 PM

India poised to emerge as global refining and energy hub: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday said that India’s petroleum and energy sector is entering a transformative phase that will redefine its position in the global energy landscape. Highlighting the sector’s rapid expansion and policy-driven innovation at the inaugural session of the Energy Technology Meet in Hyderabad, Puri said India is set to become a global refining and energy hub, playing a pivotal role in shaping the world’s energy future. ...