Will Pawan Kalyan follow footsteps of TN’s Vijay ?

There is a loud whisper that Pawan Kalyan  will follow footsteps of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay  to form next Government in Andhra Pradesh. Will this happen ?.

There should be no pendency in govt work, Focus on reforms, help people: PM Modi tells ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told his council of ministers to set their goal on 2047 so that by then with various reform initiatives people’s lives become more comfortable. At the meeting of the council of ministers in New Delhi, the prime minister said that maximum stress should be given on the next generation reforms so that all round development could be achieved by the country by 2047 when the India will celebrate the 100 years of Independence.
During the meeting, sources said Modi gave broad outline of the reform initiatives through which the country becomes developed by 2047.He advised ministers to remain focused on governance and delivery. The prime minister stressed that there should be no pendency in government work.A total of nine secretaries gave presentations on the initiatives and performance of their respective ministries and departments. Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan also gave a presentation on overall government reform initiatives and other people centric measures. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gave a presentation on the just concluded foreign visit of Modi during which the prime minister visited five countries — ”the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.. the meeting lasted for about five hours.

India-UAE Ties: Energy Insurance Amid Fresh Fuel Pain

As India grapples with back-to-back fuel price hikes, the UAE has emerged as a critical buffer. Petrol and diesel rose by ₹3 per litre on May 15; on May 19, they increased again by around 87-91 paise, taking Delhi prices to ₹98.64 (petrol) and ₹91.58 (diesel).

During PM Modi’s recent visit to Abu Dhabi, fresh pacts expanded strategic petroleum reserves (UAE storing up to 30 million barrels in India), LPG supplies, defence, and maritime security cooperation. Energy remains core, with the UAE supplying 11% of India’s crude.

India won’t eliminate oil dependence soon, but these deals provide vital insurance, buying time for renewables and reserves build-up. In a volatile neighbourhood, pragmatic Gulf partnerships offer calibrated resilience.

Crude Prices to See a Cooling-Off Effect Due to Diplomatic Push and Supply Signals?

Rising global crude prices are beginning to exert pressure on the current US administration, prompting urgent diplomatic and market-level interventions aimed at stabilizing energy costs. According to sources familiar with internal discussions, Washington is increasingly concerned about the political and economic fallout of sustained high fuel prices, especially in an election-sensitive environment.

Efforts are underway to ease supply-side constraints through coordinated engagement with key oil-producing nations, including members of OPEC+. At the same time, there are indications that backchannel talks involving strategic petroleum reserve releases and output adjustments are being explored as interim measures.

Market analysts suggest that even a temporary easing of geopolitical tensions or a signal of increased production could trigger a cooling-off effect in global crude benchmarks. Additionally, softer demand projections from major economies and currency adjustments are contributing to expectations of price moderation.

While structural issues in the energy market persist, sources indicate that a short-term resolution driven by policy signaling and diplomatic outreach could help stabilize prices and provide relief to both consumers and governments navigating inflationary pressures.