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India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in Congo

India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in Congo

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In a social media post, Ethiopia-headquartered Africa CDC said the consignment, donated by India, was received in Uganda by its Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre. Photo: X/@AfricaCDC India has sent emergency pharmaceutical supplies to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Congo, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday (May 28, 2026). In a social media post, Ethiopia-headquartered Africa CDC said the consignment, donated by India, was received in Uganda by its Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre. The supplies include essential diagnostics, therapeutics, infection prevention and control materials, and case management support, which will be deployed to affected communities in eastern DR Congo, it said. “Africa CDC welcomes the arrival of emergency pharmaceutical supplies generously donated by the Government and people of India to support the ongoing response to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC,” the continental public health agency said. It thanked India for its “continued support and commitment to protecting lives and advancing health security across the continent”. The Bundibugyo strain is one of the six known …

Russia offers oil and LNG supplies to India amid global energy crisis

Russia offers oil and LNG supplies to India amid global energy crisis

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India and Russia have reaffirmed their strong partnership across key sectors, especially energy, during the recent visit of Russia’s First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov. Manturov stated that Russian companies are fully capable of increasing the supply of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India. This assurance is significant as India looks to secure stable energy sources amid rising global uncertainty. The move reflects deepening energy cooperation between the two countries. Manturov`s visit comes at a time when global energy markets are under pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, reported ANI. He also highlighted that Russia has already increased its supply of mineral fertilisers to India by 40 per cent by the end of 2025, and is ready to continue meeting India’s growing demand. Focus on agriculture and nuclear energy In addition to energy, both countries are working on a joint project for urea (carbamide) production, which is expected to strengthen long-term agricultural cooperation. This project will help India ensure a steady supply of fertilisers, which are crucial for the farming sector. …

Military supplies from Israel may be delayed, have adequate stocks for current year: HAL CMD | India News

Military supplies from Israel may be delayed, have adequate stocks for current year: HAL CMD | India News

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MILITARY SUPPLIES from Israel may experience delays due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, but India has sufficient stocks to meet its needs for the current year, said D K Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, on Thursday. He said he is hopeful that the issue will be addressed once the war ends. He also said drawing from the lessons of the ongoing conflict, HAL has put its weight behind CATS Warrior — a low-observable unmanned combat aerial vehicle — that it is developing. “What has happened is, because of the bombardment from Iran, the plants (in Israel) have shut down, so there will be a delay. We have enough stocks for the current year; I hope that it (Israel) will catch up. Once this war peters out, things will come back to normal,” Sunil told The Indian Express on the sidelines of a media interaction. Over the last decade, India has purchased a range of military equipment and weapons from Israel including missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, sensors and radars, air defence …

Israeli Defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India

Israeli Defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India

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This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A leading Israeli small arms manufacturer has delivered the first batch of light machine guns (LMGs) to India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with technology transfer. The first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62×51 LMGs, part of a larger contract for 41,000 units, was delivered over the last weekend, with an additional 4,000 scheduled for delivery later this year, the Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) said in a press release. The delivery was carried out by PLR Systems, a joint venture between IWI and Adani Group, the first private company in India to manufacture small arms and ammunition. “The milestone follows the successful completion of the technology transfer process under India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and reflects IWI’s commitment to delivering advanced systems in accordance with contractual schedules and the highest quality standards, while supporting India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem,” the company said. The NEGEV 7.62×51, one of the lightest 7.62 mm light machine guns in its class with a semi-automatic mode, is deployed …

Sri Lanka’s supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment | India News

Sri Lanka’s supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 29, 2026 04:21 AM IST In a significant outreach, India has sent a shipment of fuel to Sri Lanka, days after the phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Fuel shortage and panic buying have led to queues in the island nation, which depends on imports for its energy demand. “…A shipment of 38,000 MT (metric tonnes) of petroleum, of which 20,000 MT is diesel and 18,000 MT petrol, has arrived in Colombo today 28th March, 2026,” the Indian High Commission in Colombo said in a statement. “Lanka IOC had earlier secured fuel supplies for March from the Middle East and Singapore. However, suppliers with whom the contracts were placed, expressed their inability to deliver the product and invoked force majeure, in view of supply disruptions and vessel unavailability due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,” it said. “Due to the above disruptions, rescue supplies were requested from India from IOCL. The current shipment of 38,000 MT is part of these supplies. …

West Asia conflict: PM Modi says India has adequate crude storage and arrangements for supplies despite ‘serious crisis’ | India News

West Asia conflict: PM Modi says India has adequate crude storage and arrangements for supplies despite ‘serious crisis’ | India News

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Seeking to reassure Parliament and the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said in Rajya Sabha that India has adequate crude oil storage facilities and arrangements for continuous supply, despite the “serious energy crisis” created by the war in West Asia, which has entered its fourth week. Speaking in the Upper House a day after he made a statement in Lok Sabha, Modi said it was essential that India’s Parliament spoke with one voice on peace and dialogue. He stressed that India’s aim was to bring peace to the embattled region through dialogue and diplomacy, and that it had discussed de-escalation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In his opening remarks, Modi acknowledged the strain the conflict was placing on India’s energy supplies, calling it “worrisome,” and said petrol, diesel, gas, and fertiliser supplies were affected. He also said the fate of one crore Indians living and working in the Gulf countries was a matter of concern for the government. From the beginning of the war till now, 3.75 lakh Indians have returned …

Gujarat residents report timely LPG supplies as Govt dismisses shortage rumours

Gujarat residents report timely LPG supplies as Govt dismisses shortage rumours

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Residents across Gujarat, on Friday, reported receiving cooking gas cylinders on time without disruption, even as the state government moved to dispel rumours of any shortage and reiterated that adequate LPG stock is available. Mahipalsinh Parmar, a resident of Thasra in Kheda district, said Indane gas cylinders were being delivered regularly, reported IANS. “As per guidelines, the service is good and delivery is made on time without any difficulty,” he added. Another consumer, Paresh Vora, said there were currently no issues in service. “After booking, cylinders are delivered on time,” he added, reported IANS. Gujarat gas agencies assure adequate stock, ask public not to panic According to IANS, Nazimkhan Pathan, a resident of Kalsar village in Bhavnagar district, said he was able to receive cylinders easily and that deliveries were being carried out in accordance with rules. In Modasa, Harishchandrasinh Bhati, who operates Khushi HP Gas Agency, said adequate LPG stock was being supplied. “Vehicles bring stock daily. Customers can book through their registered numbers and will receive gas delivery within two days. There is no …

No LPG distributor facing dry-out; domestic supplies continue as usual: Centre

No LPG distributor facing dry-out; domestic supplies continue as usual: Centre

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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday emphasised that no liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor in the country is currently facing a dry-out situation, with domestic supplies and cylinder deliveries continuing as scheduled. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that while the overall regional situation remains a matter of concern, domestic consumer services continue to remain stable and uninterrupted. “On the issue of LPG, I would like to reiterate that the situation still remains a matter of concern. However, no LPG distributor is facing a dry-out situation at present… LPG supplies and cylinder deliveries for all domestic consumers are continuing as usual,” Sharma said. Crude supply is adequate and refineries are operating at full capacity. Petrol pumps are functioning normally with no dry outs reported. PNG and CNG supplies continue at 100 percent. Commercial LPG users are being encouraged to shift to PNG through CGD companies with incentives… pic.twitter.com/kKubLPHXzv — PIB India (@PIB_India) March 19, 2026 The …

IIMs rush to secure LPG supplies as gas shortage begins to show up at campuses

IIMs rush to secure LPG supplies as gas shortage begins to show up at campuses

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While there is no uniform crisis across campuses, IIMs have taken precautionary steps over the past week as delays in LPG cylinder refills started affecting kitchen operations. Measures have ranged from trimming menus to securing supplies through local administrative support. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

LPG Bookings Drop To 77 Lakh From 88.8 Lakh As Govt Says Fuel Supplies Stable | India News

LPG Bookings Drop To 77 Lakh From 88.8 Lakh As Govt Says Fuel Supplies Stable | India News

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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 23:09 IST LPG refill bookings dropped to 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh, indicating less panic buying. The government assures no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG. Amid rising concerns over LPG cylinder shortage across the country, the central government has placed a major responsibility on state governments to help manage the situation and prevent supply disruptions. The number of LPG refill bookings has dropped to around 77 lakh, down from 88.8 lakh earlier, indicating an ease in panic buying. The government has said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas, and that fuel supplies across the country remain stable despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In its daily update on the situation, the government said oil marketing companies have not reported any shortages at petrol pumps or LPG distributorships. Authorities added that all domestic refineries are operating at high capacity and have adequate crude oil inventories. India also remains self-sufficient in petrol and diesel production, meaning imports are not required to meet domestic demand. Officials said the …