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 ...

August 2, 2026 11:43 AM

Cabinet approves Rs 84,084 crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ scheme to boost offshore oil and gas exploration

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a central sector initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore to be implemented through FY2030-31. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The Cabinet’s approval of ‘Samudra Manthan’ marks a transformative leap towards strengthening India’s energy security and unlocking our vast offshore potential. By combining in...