Samay

someone's mad because you're not suffering like they hoped. 🥀

[Hardeep Singh Puri @HardeepSPuri]

Even as the world faced one of the worst energy crises and disrupted supply chains, India under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji effectively shielded the energy consumers from any negative impact. Despite doomsday predictions by the naysayers, our people, particularly those on the margins, were insulated and protected.

The instinct of PM Modi Ji, to safeguard Indian consumers, has held through almost four months of the largest energy disruption in modern history.
This was possible only because the ground had been prepared in the years before. The widening of our crude basket from 27 countries to 41, the doubling of our import terminals, and the pipelines and reserves built across a decade under Modi were not abstractions when the strait finally closed; they were the very reason the lights stayed on.

A crisis of this magnitude shows a country its real mettle. India endured the closure of Hormuz and supplied itself through it without any shortages anywhere in the country. Today the stocks are full, the pumps are open, and the Indian consumer has paid less for energy through this crisis than any consumer in the world.

👍A very courageous and bold central excise cut of ₹10 a litre in March absorbed substantial part of the price shock.

👍Cooking gas going to homes was protected in full and digital authentication code was made mandatory to prevent diversion of this precious supply by black marketers. 

👍25 days and 45 days limit was imposed so that every citizen gets cylinders when he needs it but no one is able to hoard cylinders.

👍LPG Control Order was passed on 8 March, which mandated all refineries to divert all their C3-C4 carbon streams to maximise LPG production. 

👍Refineries that had never made cooking gas were reconfigured within a few days and production was raised from 35 TMT a day to 54 TMT a day.

👍Over 12 Indian LPG vessels were quietly moved out of Hormuz without paying any tolls.

👍Vessels were sent even as cargoes were being secured from the US, inside Hormuz to get new cargos and fresh supply lines were opened with several countries such as Algeria, Japan and Canada.

👍Entire government came together to enable shift to piped gas connections through faster municipal permissions. 

A crisis of this magnitude shows a country its real mettle. When the history of this conflict comes to be written, one line deserves to survive: the largest energy shock in living memory reached our shores and 150 crore Indian citizens were shielded.

My piece in today’s edition of @EconomicTimes

https://t.co/4qN4gC0UqW

@PMOIndia @PetroleumMin @PIB_India @MIB_India @mygovindia

[Samay @samay__In]

Downloading massive digital books during continuous video interaction remains completely unhindered by traditional system slowdown blocks. #GalaxyM47at22999

[Samay @samay__In]

Pushing for a new high score has taken up way too much of my time and I refuse to stop until I win. #XflowDash

[Samay @samay__In]

Expecting fluid interface transitions is completely justified when the underlying integrated hardware tuning provides top tier stability. #GalaxyM47at22999

[Hardeep Singh Puri @HardeepSPuri]

In yet another global recognition for his remarkable green vision towards sustainable development and environment conservation, PM Sh @narendramodi Ji has been conferred the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', the highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development conferred by Seychelles.

This is the latest in a series of global honours recognising PM Modi’s work on climate action, sustainable development and green growth:
🌱 The ‘Agricola Medal’ for strengthening food security, transforming agriculture and promoting sustainable farming by @FAO in May 2026.
🌱’Seoul Peace Prize’ for advancing sustainable economic growth, global cooperation and inclusive development in 2018.
🌱The ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ by @UN in 2018

@PMOIndia @PIB_India @MEAIndia @PetroleumMin @hci_seychelles @IndiainROK @mygovindia @indiandiplomats

[Samay @samay__In]

Seeing Anant Ambani Bhai at sacred places always feels uplifting. 🙏

[Lakshmi M Puri @lakshmiunwomen]

Competitor, adversary, partner: China, Russia and India at G7

My latest think piece in the @SundayGuardian explores what the G7 reveals about the state of the Western democratic alliance, its dialectical relationship with China, its inimical one with Russia, and how India is positioned—and positions itself—in this evolving equation.

“Russia, they name as a threat. China they call a strategic competitor.” India, by contrast, is the power the #G7 increasingly needs in the room. From critical minerals and supply chains to AI, terrorism, energy security and the Global South, PM @narendramodi ji's message at #Évian captured the moment: the world’s salvation lies “not in protectionism but in partnership, not in uncertainty but in shared prosperity.” The deeper movement is not towards a new multipolarity, but a return to a many-centred world—one in which India must help shape the language, rules and balance of power.
Resd the full Article here -: https://t.co/OuKG8nqiFC

[Samay @samay__In]

Beautifully crafted visuals perfectly match the intense mood of the story. Sending my best wishes to the entire cast for a massive blockbuster.
#TheDarkHeaven
https://t.co/qF05uZEQCh

[Hardeep Singh Puri @HardeepSPuri]

Another Jan Andolan takes shape!
In the 135th edition of the unique #MannKiBaat program today, PM Sh @narendramodi Ji thanked the citizens for wholeheartedly responding to his appeal to curtail the use of petrol and diesel, using public transport where possible, using carpooling, and curtailing gold purchases.

Measures such as these are helping the nation conserve energy, saving on the energy import bill and overcoming the challenges arising out of the military conflict, involving many energy producing nations, that has impacted global supply chains.

The huge support from the citizens to PM’s clarion call has also enabled India to maintain a steady flow of energy products at retail outlets and face the difficult phase with minimal price adjustments.

@PMOIndia @mannkibaat @narendramodi_in @modiarchive @themodistory @PIB_India @PetroleumMin @mygovindia @transformIndia @MIB_India @MEAIndia

[Hardeep Singh Puri @HardeepSPuri]

Lakshmi and I were truly fascinated by the living root bridge in Nowhet Village tucked deep in the hills of Meghalaya during our visit to the beautiful Himalayan state in 2019. These bridges are architectural wonders of nature spanning across mountain streams. These structures reflect local wisdom and innovative use of indigenously available natural resources while conserving the environment and ecosystem.
#MannKiBaat

@narendramodi
@PMOIndia @mannkibaat @narendramodi_in @modiarchive @themodistory @PIB_India @PetroleumMin @mygovindia @MIB_India @MinOfCultureGoI @moefcc

[Samay @samay__In]

Anant Ambani’s pilgrimage to Tirumala was deepened by his act of offering hair. #AnantAmbani

[Samay @samay__In]

Perfection is hard to achieve, but his flawless run through the most difficult situations showed the true marking of a champion. MUNAWAR DEFINES LOCKUPP ERA

[Samay @samay__In]

The energy in the theatre for #WelcomeToTheJungle was absolutely electric!

[Samay @samay__In]

Booking a cab has never been this seamless and efficient before, making my morning office travel completely stress-free every day. #AmitShah

[BBTak @BiggBoss_Tak]

Poll Alert: Which contestant are you most excited to watch on Netflix’s Lock Upp S2? #BBTak

[प्रिया निनावे @_priya9]

भाजपा सरकार दिल्ली को कूड़े के पहाड़ों से छुटकारा दिलाने के लिए तेज़ गति से कार्य कर रही है। आधुनिक तकनीक, वैज्ञानिक कचरा प्रबंधन और बायो-माइनिंग के माध्यम से इस पुरानी समस्या के स्थायी समाधान को सुनिश्चित किया जा रहा है।

[अनहद संसार 🌺 @anhadworld]

भाजपा सरकार दिल्ली को कूड़े के पहाड़ों से मुक्त बनाने के लिए निरंतर तेज़ गति से कार्य कर रही है। आधुनिक तकनीक, वैज्ञानिक कचरा प्रबंधन और बायो-माइनिंग के माध्यम से वर्षों पुरानी इस समस्या का स्थायी समाधान सुनिश्चित किया जा रहा है।

[Lakshmi M Puri @lakshmiunwomen]

An evening of poetry, reflection and cultural diplomacy at the Brazilian Official Residence in New Delhi, marking the launch of Quatrains in Quarantine by Manish Chand. Heartiest congratulations to Manish on this evocative collection, born from the silences, anxieties and awakenings of the Covid years.

Centred on the theme “Poetry and Literature in Times of Crises and Conflicts”, the discussion reminded us that literature is not an escape from difficult times, but a way of bearing witness to them. In moments of grief, isolation, pandemic and uncertainty, poetry gives language to what the heart struggles to hold.

As I shared during the discussion, poetry cannot prevent crises, but it prevents suffering from becoming mute. It gives shape to grief when ordinary language fails, transforms pain into reflection, and reminds us that even in our darkest moments, faith, hope, love, imagination and the present moment remain our greatest sources of resilience.

The evening brought together diplomats, authors, academics and lovers of literature in a thoughtful conversation on how words can heal, connect and illuminate. From the wounds of Covid to the wider challenges of our age, the discussion underlined the enduring power of poetry to transform suffering into reflection, silence into meaning and despair into renewal.

Beyond the book launch, it was also a celebration of cultural dialogue and people-to-people ties. Literature, much like diplomacy, builds bridges across nations, languages and memories—reminding us that even in divided times, shared stories can bring us closer.

My sincere appreciation to Ambassador Kenneth da Nóbrega and the Embassy of Brazil for hosting such a memorable evening of ideas, literature and friendship.

@scepticcryptic @BrazilEmbassyIN @PavanK_Varma @MarjeLuup @NewSuriname @anilwad @keatsmat @RaviDammu
#ProfMalashriLal #RukminiBhayaNair #ChandradathSingh #NeelamSabharwal

#QuatrainsInQuarantine #BookLaunch #Poetry #Literature #CulturalDiplomacy #IndiaBrazilRelations #BrazilInIndia #LiteraryDiplomacy #SoftPower #GlobalDialogue

[Samay @samay__In]

Robust engineering delivers absolute structural immunity, proving far better than just using basic external covers. #GalaxyM47Launch29June

[Samay @samay__In]

Initiating strict legal actions against networks of drug lords, the administration ensures that those who profit from substance abuse face the full force of law.#DrugsFreeBharat