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Who is Hardeep Singh Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri

About Hardeep Singh Puri

Who is Hardeep Singh Puri

A diplomat turned politician, Hardeep Singh Puri is serving as Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the Modi government 3.0. Here is an overview of his background, political career, and contributions:
 
Early Life and Education: Hardeep Singh Puri was born on February 15, 1952, in Daryaganj, Delhi (India) to a family of refugees. He completed his education at the Hindu College, University of Delhi, and later pursued a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi. During his college days, he took a deep interest in student politics and was elected as Prime Minister of the Hindu
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Atishi accuses Centre of settling Rohingyas in Delhi; Puri denies claim

Citing two tweets by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in 2022, Atishi alleged the Union government has settled a large number of illegal Rohingya refugees in different parts of the national capital

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 3:51 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes bill to boost investment in oil and gas exploration

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced in the Rajya Sabha in August this year, was passed by a voice vote

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 5:26 PM IST

ONGC awaits mining lease for new oil field discoveries in WB's Ashokenagar

ONGC notified the first Asokenagar discovery in Block WB-ONN-2005/4 on September 24, 2018, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 5:23 PM IST

Oilfield amendment bill to provide policy stability: Hardeep Singh Puri

The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in August and is likely to be approved in the ensuing winter session of Parliament later this month

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 4:30 PM IST

US crude production may rise and ease prices, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Government hoping to pass Oilfield Amendment Bill in upcoming winter session of Parliament, oil minister says

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 11:47 PM IST

Global oil market to calm on more oil production in West, says Puri

Speaking at CII's 12th PSE Summit here, Puri said countries in the western hemisphere are adding more production which may influence oil producers cartel Opec to also raise output to earn more

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 4:23 PM IST

Shaping up as refining hub, will rely on fossil fuels until 2040, says Puri

The minister said there are "robust discussions" among state-owned and private refiners to scale beyond 310 mtpa, which might be achieved even before the targeted 2028

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 4:07 PM IST

Global oil prices would have soared if we hadn't imported from Russia: Puri

New Delhi has repeatedly defended its purchases from Russia as necessary to keep prices in check

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2024 | 12:12 PM IST

Oil buyers, producers dialogue needed for market stability: Hardeep Puri

He said technological changes such as green hydrogen and the transition to cleaner energy will change the global oil demand landscape in five years

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2024 | 5:35 PM IST

Cong went from big national party to junior partner in states: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri alleged that Congress is losing strength because of its 'ill-conceived and badly thought-through policies' and that its leaders are 'getting frustrated'

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2024 | 8:19 AM IST

Puri targets Kharge for indulging in shoot and scoot using lies, fake data

In a series of post on X, Puri quoted data to counter Kharge's assertions saying the Modi government's inclusive development policies will make the country a developed nation by 2047

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

Ratan Tata stood as a tall mentor and guide for us all: CII President Puri

Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at the age of 86 at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday night

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 5:08 PM IST

No need for panic, enough available in world: Puri on impact of war on oil

"More than enough oil is coming into the market," oil minister Puri said at the FT's Energy Transition Summit India

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 12:13 AM IST

Oil prices up due to West Asia conflict, watching situation carefully: Puri

International oil prices have flared to over $ 78 per barrel from about $ 70 per barrel, as the market waited to see if Israel would retaliate against Iran for a missile attack last week

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 7:33 PM IST

bp Plc meets in India, reflects confidence in country's opportunities

bp's activities in India also include Castrol lubricants, oil and gas trading, and clean energy projects

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 12:16 PM IST

India in discussion to raise oil imports from Brazil: Hardeep Singh Puri

India and Brazil deepen energy ties as Petrobras meets with the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri in Brasilia

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Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 12:25 PM IST

India-US trade has potential to reach $500 billion mark, says Puri

He termed the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership as a cornerstone of future collaboration between the two countries

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 11:28 PM IST

India plans to keep buying cheap Russian oil, says Hardeep Singh Puri

European countries and Japanese businesses are buying from Russia, so India is not alone, he said

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Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 1:34 PM IST

India will contribute to 35% of global energy demand in 2 decades: Puri

The event, themed 'Transforming Energy Through Vision, Innovation, and Action,' brought into focus a need for global energy stability and rapid decarbonisation

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Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 7:54 AM IST

India, US to explore ways to boost cooperation across energy value chain

During the meeting, Puri and Pyatt discussed how the cooperation between two nations is strengthening in the energy sector due to collaboration between the institutions

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Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 7:48 AM IST