US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with IranUS forces seized another tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling in the Indian Ocean, escalating tensions after Iran captured two vessels in...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Iran war: US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources sayUS forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters. These vessels were near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. The ...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
One of three ships fired at by Iran may have been bound for GujaratThree commercial vessels were fired upon by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, with two subsequently seized. Initial shipping data ind...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
US–Israel–Iran War Day 52: Hormuz shut fears deepen as US seizes Iranian ship; Hezbollah warns escalation, India scrambles to secure vesselsIran War News Day 52: On Day 52 of the US–Israel–Iran war, tensions have intensified after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, prompting T...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
LPG pilferage racket busted in Sambhajinagar; Rs 1.26 crore seizedAuthorities in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, have cracked down on an illegal LPG pilferage racket. A flying squad and district officials seiz...
04 Apr, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity halted, Reuters calculations showUkraine's drone strikes have crippled nearly half of Russia's oil export capacity. Major western ports and pipelines are affected. This dis...
26 Mar, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
India dismisses reports of Iran seeking 'release' of vessels for allowing safe passageIn a recent statement, India's Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the rumored deal with Iran is unfounded. They emphasized that Ir...
17 Mar, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources sayIran has requested India release three seized tankers as part of negotiations for safe passage of Indian vessels through the Strait of Horm...
16 Mar, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillanceIndia has seized three U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran, enhancing maritime surveillance to combat illicit trade. The seizures fo...
17 Feb, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
India seizes three tankers in first action against dark fleetIndia's Coast Guard has seized three tankers near Mumbai. These vessels were reportedly involved in oil smuggling. This action marks a sign...
10 Feb, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
After 18 days, pirates free 18 Indian sailorsDetails about the terms of release or whether ransom was paid has not been provided to the media. The seafarers, 18 of whom are Indians and...
23 Dec, 2019, 09.55 AM IST
India, Iran in talks to free 18 Indians on board seized British oil tankerReports say 18 crew members are Indian on board the tanker.
23 Jul, 2019, 07.40 AM IST
Rupee slips 12 paise to 68.92 on rising crudeForex traders said a stronger US dollar against major currencies overseas also weighed on the rupee sentiment.
22 Jul, 2019, 08.08 PM IST
- Cabinet set to OK winding up of Irano-Hind venture
Irano Hind Shipping Company was formed in 1975 by Iran's former Shah Reza Pahlavi and the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
02 Apr, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- SC seeks Italian government's stand on release of Enrica Lexie ship
SC sought the Italian government's stand on a plea for release of its vessel Enrica Lexie whose two marines allegedly had shot dead two Ind...
30 Apr, 2012, 05.22 PM IST
- Joint Indo-UK naval exercise in Goa
India and Britain will begin their third round of the annual 'Konkan' naval exercise off the Goa coast from Monday.
21 Apr, 2008, 11.47 AM IST
- 'Black gold' fuels smuggling business
Gone are the days when smugglers used to deal in gold and hawala. Now it's diesel and kerosene.
14 Jun, 2006, 02.01 AM IST