Dharmendra Pradhan
New phase of triangular tussle ahead of 2019 polls
Announcement by Congress to launch identical ‘Mahanadi Banchao’ movement in western Odisha has shocked the BJD.
Oil prices are a concern, says Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhan remains non-committal about slashing excise duty on oil.
Govt concerned about petrol, diesel price pinch, says Pradhan
Pradhan said the states should cut sales tax or VAT on petrol and diesel to ease the burden.
Govt will network with major oil buyers to negotiate with sellers
India will work to create a network with other major oil buyers in Asia, such as China, South Korea and Japan.
Petroleum products need to be brought under GST: Pradhan
The prices of petroleum products are all time high in past four years in international market.
India, US set up joint task force on natural gas
During the talks they also reaffirmed their commitment to early and full implementation of their civil nuclear partnership.
India will work with China on OPEC's 'Asian Premium' issue: Pradhan
Sanjiv Singh will coordinate with the head of China National Petroleum Corporation.
India, China, Japan to expand cooperation in energy sector
India, China, Japan and Korea have agreed to boost cooperation in the energy sector in view of their consumption of hydrocarbons.
Oil companies say no directive from govt to defer price hike
Shares of IOC fell as much as 7.6 per cent after the news of government asking oil firms to not raise prices broke.
PM Modi poster torn down by activists in Odisha
The frequent price hike in fuel and petroleum products in the past few days triggered protests by the political parties across Odisha.