Hardeep Singh Puri

October 17, 2026 12:56 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri Urges Youth to Turn Energy, Finance and Logistics Challenges into Productive Enterprises for Viksit Bharat

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday called upon young Indians to transform challenges in energy, finance and logistics into productive enterprises, urging them to build globally competitive institutions and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the valedictory session of “Pathways to Viksit Bharat: A Centenary Conclave”, organised by Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat ...

October 1, 2026 8:19 PM

Centre launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to boost natural gas in India’s energy mix

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday launched National PNG Drive 3.0 to accelerate the adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) and support the government’s goal of increasing natural gas’s share in India’s primary energy mix from around 6 per cent, while promoting cleaner, reliable and affordable energy. The drive launched at the event celebrating the 20th Foundation Day of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), is being organised from October 1 t...

September 22, 2026 3:48 PM

India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties

India and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday agreed on "the vital importance of fostering even deeper energy cooperation" between the two sides at a high-level meeting held in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais. Discussions focused on oil market stability, energy security, and the importance of adequate and timely investment across the oil in...

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 ...