Ex-military officers defend Great Nicobar push, reject Rahul Gandhi’s concernsRetired military officials are backing the Great Nicobar Project. They counter allegations of land grabbing and corruption, highlighting it...
02 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
FSUI GS calls on government to step up efforts as stranded Indian seafarers return from Iran amid West Asia conflictAccording to FSUI General Secretary Manoj Kumar Yadav, Indian seafarers stuck in Iran and nearby regions have been returning in phases, wit...
01 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Govt examining removal, reduction of 11% import duty on cotton: OfficialThis move aims to ease cost pressures on domestic textile companies. Discussions are underway with relevant ministries for potential reduct...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
All Indian Seafarers in Persian Gulf safe, vessels under monitoring: Shipping MinistryThe Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Tuesday said that all Indian vessels and crew currently in the Persian Gulf are being clos...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Ports listing concessions for stranded containers on websiteIndian ports are now displaying stranded cargo eligible for concessions on their websites. This move aims for transparency and ensures expo...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Around 10.10 lakh passengers travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says GovtIndia is ensuring smooth functioning across key sectors amidst the West Asia situation. The Petroleum Ministry guarantees uninterrupted fue...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Indian LPG vessel Jag Vikram docks at Kandla after Strait of Hormuz transit, first Indian ship through since US-Iran ceasefireThe Indian LPG tanker Jag Vikram became the first Indian vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran ceasefire, highlighting cau...
15 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Telecom infrastructure, gear makers face disruptionsTelecom operations in India are facing significant challenges. The ongoing conflict in West Asia is disrupting tower connectivity and incre...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
West Asia crisis is not a profiteering opportunity: Shipping Minister Sarbananda SonowalMinister Sarbananda Sonowal stated the West Asia crisis must not be exploited for profit. He directed transparency in shipping charges and ...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
DG Shipping orders ports to pass export concessions upfront, flags war-risk chargesIndia's Directorate General of Shipping is ensuring exporters with stranded Gulf-bound cargo receive immediate concessions. Ports must pass...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
'Indian flagged vessel Green Asha safely reaches JNPA after crossing Strait of Hormuz': Union Shipping Ministry"No incident involving Indian flagged vessels or Indian seafarers has been reported in the past 24 hours. The Indian flagged vessel Green A...
09 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
DG Shipping directs ports to immediately give concessions to exportersThe Directorate General of Shipping has mandated ports to directly pass on concessions to exporters for Gulf-bound stranded cargo, eliminat...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
3700 raids conducted across country to wipe out LPG black marketing, says CentreIndia's government is actively managing the West Asia crisis. Over 3700 raids target LPG black marketing nationwide. Efforts ensure uninter...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Iranian LPG reaches Mangalore; tanker transit eases supply concernsIndian LPG tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vital cooking gas supplies reach the nation. An Iranian vesse...
04 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Shipping ministry gives six-month breather to foreign flagged ships moving domestic cargoIndia is opening its shores to foreign vessels, allowing them to transport cargo along its coast for the next six months. This strategic de...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
All Indian seafarers safe in West Asia, Ports running smoothly: Shipping MinistryAll Indian seafarers in West Asia are safe. No incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels have been reported recently. Indian vessels and c...
01 Apr, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Several Mumbaikars on hijacked vessel: DG
The directorate general (DG) of shipping confirmed on Wednesday to TOI that some of the 17 Indian sailors on the hijacked Italian-flagged o...
10 Feb, 2011, 12.42 PM IST