India's May fuel consumption up 2.4%; LPG demand drops 20% amid Hormuz disruptionsIndia's fuel consumption rose to 19.93 million metric tons in May, a slight increase from April but a 6.5% drop year-on-year. Liquefied pet...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
US confirms military action on vessel that violated Iran port blockadeUnited States forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, M/T Marivex, violated a blockade of Iran's ports. US military ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Defence ministry expects 24 Tejas Mk1A jets to be ready by end of yearDefence ministry sources have said that the production and readiness schedule for the LCA Mark1A is expected to reach around 18 to 24 aircr...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of HormuzA fire erupted on the oil tanker MT Marivex, located south of the Strait of Hormuz, with all 24 Indian seafarers aboard reported safe. Indi...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India says fire reported on oil tanker with 24 Indian sailors, all crew safeA fire broke out on the oil tanker Marivex off the coast of Oman, with 24 Indian sailors on board. All sailors are reported safe, and autho...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic testFrance has successfully tested its advanced MICA NG missile from a Rafale fighter jet. This new weapon is designed to counter stealth aircr...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to boost manufacturing, cut importsIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing. Six expert groups will identify 100 products to reduce import dependence. This initiative aims to...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India's fuel exports plunge in May as domestic demand takes priorityIndia's fuel exports saw a significant drop in May, reaching their lowest point in almost four years. This decline was driven by efforts to...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Government assures 78 days of oil amid MPs' concernsConcerns over fuel, shipping, and fertilizer supplies dominated a Parliamentary panel meeting. Officials assured adequate fuel reserves and...
25 May, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Shipping ministry working on reform-driven roadmap to accelerate maritime transformationIndia's shipping ministry is driving a major maritime transformation. A new roadmap focuses on better governance and ease of doing business...
25 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Parliamentary panel members grill Oil ministry officials over 'shortage' of petrol, LPGParliamentary panel members questioned Oil Ministry officials about petrol and diesel shortages. Officials confirmed crude oil stocks for 7...
25 May, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Parliamentary panel to hear views of Shipping Ministry on impact of West Asia crisis on India's maritime tradeA parliamentary committee will meet to discuss the West Asia crisis. The impact on India's maritime trade, shipping infrastructure, and sea...
25 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
India wants return of stranded ships before sending more to GulfIndia's priority is to bring back its ships stuck near the Strait of Hormuz. Only after these vessels are safe will India consider sending ...
21 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST