Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended India's ethanol blending programme, saying the country's push towards alternative fuels is essential for achieving energy security and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. His remarks come amid renewed concerns over global oil supplies due to rising tensions in West Asia.
India has presented its recent diplomatic outreach across the Indo-Pacific as a significant step toward deepening strategic and economic partnerships. The government outlined ten major outcomes covering defence cooperation, maritime security, trade, connectivity, energy security, digital public infrastructure, education, sports, and cultural exchanges.
