PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh not present at CCS meeting
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is not present at the CCS meeting underway in Delhi.
Singh is currently in Kerala for the assembly election campaign.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: Russian Deputy Prime Minister to visit India
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov will undertake a two-day visit to India beginning Thursday to review bilateral ties and exchange views with his Indian interlocutors on the fallout of the West Asia conflict.
Manturov is scheduled to hold separate talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, according to the external affairs ministry.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: CCS meeting to review key decisions on fuel, fertilizer
The Cabinet Committee on Security meeting will review earlier decisions, focus on PNG and uninterrupted LPG supply, assess fertilizer availability, and deliberate on future strategy.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: Cabinet Committee on Security meeting gets underway
A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has begun at the Prime Minister's residence. The meeting, attended by key Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, S. Jaishankar and others, is discussing the West Asia crisis. The CCS will review earlier decisions, focus on PNG and uninterrupted LPG supply, assess fertiliser availability, and deliberate on future strategy.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: Highlights of Inter-Ministerial briefing on West Asia crisis
According to the Union government:
There is adequate seed availability for Kharif 2026.
No shortage of Agriculture Inputs and Chemicals at any stage; efforts underway to further augment availability.
Prices of agro commodities stable and being closely monitored.
Government cushions impact of global ATF price surge; limits increase for domestic airlines to insulate air travel costs.
Regular retail prices for petrol and diesel unchanged.
No increase in price for Domestic LPG Consumers.
More than 3.9 lakh 5 kg FTL cylinders sold since 23 March 2026.
Government making all efforts to ensure availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG; citizens advised to avoid panic purchase.
Government continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asia region; all Indian seafarers in region safe.
Government paying special attention to welfare of Indian students in the Gulf region to ensure that their academic year is not impacted.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: All Indian seafarers safe in West Asia, ports running smoothly, says Shipping Ministry
The Shipping Ministry on Wednesday said that all Indian seafarers in West Asia are safe, with no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels reported in the last 48 hours.
Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in the Gulf region, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, stated that all Indian vessels and crew currently in the Persian Gulf are being closely monitored. "All seafarers in the Persian Gulf remain safe," he added.
"18 Indian vessels with around 485 seafarers are in the region. Over 964 seafarers have been repatriated so far, while ports across India continue to operate normally," Mangal informed.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: Over 5.98 lakh passengers returned from Gulf since February 28, says MEA
"Over 5.98 lakh passengers returned from Gulf region to India since February 28; three Indian nationals sustained minor injuries in Dubai attack on Tuesday; another Indian national lost his life on March 29th", says Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary at Ministry of External Affairs.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: Will India Release Emergency Oil Buffer?
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), India does not have an energy shortfall and the country holds a 60-day crude oil supply cover. The ministry also clarified that India's total stocking capacity stands at 74 days, with approximately 60 days of actual stock currently available. This buffer includes crude oil, refined products, and dedicated strategic underground storage.
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: 100 per cent supply has been ensured for domestic consumers and CNG transport, say govt
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said: 100 per cent supply has been ensured for domestic consumers and CNG transport. She added that expansion efforts are underway, stating, "Around 325,000 connections were supplied with gas in March, 285,000 new connections were provided, and 350,000 new consumers registered for connections."
Regarding LPG, Sharma said, "Our import dependency is approximately 60 per cent." She pointed out, "International LPG prices (Saudi CP benchmark) have increased significantly from $522 to $780. However, despite this, there has been no increase in LPG cylinder prices for domestic consumers."
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: India has sufficient crude supplies for two months, says govt
India's crude oil inventories remain adequate, with the government securing sufficient supplies for the next two months, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Wednesday during an inter-ministerial briefing amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Assuring stability in fuel supply, Sharma said, "Our refineries are operating at the highest levels. There have been no reports of any dry-out at retail outlets."
PM Modi CCS Meeting LIVE Updates: PM Modi to chair key Cabinet Committee on Security meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, will also attend the CCS meeting.