India, Russia and oil
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India has rejected Nato chief Mark Rutte’s warning about buying Russian oil and has flagged double standards of the West. For context, European nations that largely make up Nato have paid more money to Russia for energy imports than they have given to Ukraine in aid.
Moscow continues to be the top supplier to India --- accounting for about 35% of its overall supplies --- followed by Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates
India warns against double standards on oil purchases from Russia amid NATO threat of sanctions on trading nations.
While acknowledging the realities of Climate Change, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that oil is not going anywhere from the energy market
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is guided by market options and global factors, and cautioned against any double standards over Russian oil imports.
India's journey toward energy security is a complex narrative interwoven with geopolitical considerations and economic realities and environmental concerns.
The discovery, which is considered to be a major breakthrough, is set to provide a boost to India’s energy sector.
CBSE's recent circular highlights the obesity epidemic in India, citing NFHS-5 data. With projections indicating a rise in overweight adults, the circular mandates schools to promote healthy diets and