India faces dilemma as energy crisis bites amid US trade deal negotiations
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India faces cooking gas shortages and public anger while negotiating a U.S. trade deal.
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India faces an energy crisis with mounting public anger over cooking gas shortages while simultaneously navigating US trade deal negotiations. The situation creates a policy dilemma for New Delhi as it balances domestic energy needs with international trade discussions.
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India is navigating U.S. trade deal negotiations while addressing domestic energy shortages.
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