West Asia Crisis Puts India’s Energy Strategy to the Test, Accelerates Shift to Resilient Supply Chains

New Delhi (BNP Analysis): The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have once again exposed the vulnerabilities—and emerging strengths—of India’s energy and supply chain architecture. While immediate disruptions have been contained, the situation is fast becoming a stress test for the country’s long-term economic resilience. At the heart of the…

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Coal Gasification Crucial for Energy Security, Industrial Growth: G. Kishan Reddy

New Delhi, Mar 22 (BNP): G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday said coal gasification will play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security, reducing import dependence and supporting industrial growth, while addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. Speaking to industry leaders, experts, start-ups, researchers and policymakers, the minister said India’s…

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ICC Kerala and GETAI Foundation to Offer Free AI Training for MSMEs and Startups

Kochi, March 22: The Kerala Council of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with the GETAI Foundation, has announced ‘AIfy Kerala’—a free initiative aimed at equipping MSMEs, startups, and small business owners across the state with practical, application-driven knowledge of artificial intelligence. Scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026,…

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FIA and UNTourism announce first ever Sustainable Sports Tourism Award winners

Dubai, UAE, 21st March, 2026: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA.    Announced at a ceremony in Madrid, ahead of this weekend’s ABB…

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Oil Prices Drop Back Amid International Coordination: Central Banks Assess Inflation Scenarios (analysis note)

-Thadeu Dos Santos, Regional Director at Infinox “Crude oil prices edged lower on Friday after Thursday’s sharp rise, but the market remains highly sensitive to developments in the Middle East and the risk of further supply disruptions. Reports that Washington urged restraint on additional strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, alongside…

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