Indicates the refiner could become a subsidiary of ONGC
The move follows raids on 11 petrol pumps in UP
BJD leaders had recently accused BJP of trying to split their party
Pradhan emphasised on the role of CSC in ushering the digital revolution in rural India
Pradhan said energy accessibility and affordability is the Modi government's primary priority
Minister also said about $20 bn is being invested in KG basin by both public and private sector
Pradhan said he would not attach any political motives to action as he is in-charge of the ministry
Appropriate steps are also being taken to initiate action against defaulting filling stations
Imports from Iran are second to only Saudi Arabia (20.4 mt) and Iraq (19.6 mt)
He said there is an amount of responsibility on the then govt over the $1.5-bn penalty notice given to Reliance Industries
A huge investment of $25 billion in the oil and gas sector is on the anvil, says Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister
The MoU for the 2,700 Mw plant was signed with the state during the Global Investors Summit
Interview with Union Petroleum Minister
Minister highlighted the potential offered by Britain to India, with London as a financial capital and great centre for technology and innovation
Growth will be driven by better monsoon rains and an acceleration of economic activity
He said India is seeking global investors for its energy sector to create competition in the domestic market
Pradhan will also meet Asian oil and gas industry leaders to attract FDI in the Indian hydrocarbon exploration and production sector
To meet additional demand, the three oil marketing companies - IOC, BPCL and HPCL would invest around Rs 540 crore
The oil minister said that cess has to be in line with oil market dynamics