India begins to China-proof its infra push after the TBM shockIndia is accelerating efforts to localise mining and construction equipment manufacturing after Chinese export delays disrupted supplies of...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
She was born into a royal family but gave up luxury life for elephants. Actor Madhavan salutes Padma Shri awardee Parbati Barua, who has trained over 500 elephantsParbati Barua, India's first female elephant mahout, has a remarkable legacy with elephants which has even impressed Durandhar 2 actor R Ma...
27 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Saudi oil can still get out — but it won’t be cheap or easySaudi Arabia faces a challenge rerouting oil exports due to Houthi attacks. An existing pipeline bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, but a new d...
27 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
INS Sudarshini sets sail for Portugal after month-long visit to USIndian Naval Ship Sudarshini has departed the United States for Portugal. The vessel concluded its month-long visit after attending US inde...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Vizhinjam seaport gets final Customs clearance for EXIM operationsVizhinjam International Seaport secured Customs approval for EXIM operations. Final approval allows the port to commence cargo operations f...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Iran flew IRGC commanders,missile gear into Yemen: SourcesFour sources familiar with the matter, including two Iranian sources, Yemen's information minister and a regional security analyst, said Ir...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
More tankers turn back as Houthi threat rattles Red Sea oil tradeHouthi militia warnings are causing tankers to change course in the Red Sea. Two vessels altered their destinations to the Suez Canal after...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
The ports that move global trade are going electricPorts worldwide are quietly embracing electrification for their operations. Many large gantry cranes are now grid-powered, and smaller ones...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up againRenewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel ava...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
'No litter, no mess': Passengers on Mizoram-bound Sairang Express carry their own trash bags; train coach remains spotless throughout the journeyA video shared on X showing passengers on the Kolkata to Sairang train carrying personal trash bags to collect their own waste has drawn wi...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Bengal CM blames previous TMC govt for loss of Europe air links, mounting debt on state's economyWest Bengal's Chief Minister blamed the prior administration for lost air connectivity and state debt. His government plans to rejuvenate t...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari outlines ambitious transport plans ranging from new metros & electric buses to greenfield airportWest Bengal will see visible transport changes within one year under the new government. Kolkata will receive a Water Metro and two new int...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Freight train derails on New Delhi-Ghaziabad route, over 50 passenger trains affectedSix loaded wagons of a goods train derailed on the New Delhi–Ghaziabad section on Tuesday morning, severely disrupting rail services. The i...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Railways announces unified licensing for container train operationsIndian Railways has unified container train operator licenses for all routes. This reform aims to encourage greater private sector particip...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Hormuz turmoil sends gold lower, disrupts India's tea and basmati exportsGulf hostilities impacting the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Indian commodity markets. Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply, while ...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST