Why is oil at $100 if Trump is winning the battle in Hormuz?The US appears to have gained the upper hand in the battle over the Strait of Hormuz, with allied crude exports recovering to about 80% of ...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Oil slides as Saudi Arabia boosts flows via key pipelineOil prices have declined as Saudi Arabia restored partial capacity of its East-West pipeline, affecting global oil supply. Concerns regardi...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
DGMA extends validity of seafarer competency certificates amidst continuing Gulf crisisThis decision comes due to continued maritime security issues in West Asia and surrounding regions. Indian seafarers on vessels may face is...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Will exercise right to defend against terrorism: India at UNIndia's external affairs minister S Jaishankar emphasized the nation's right to defend itself against terrorism. He asserted that friendshi...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Eight US Marines injured in Iranian attack in Hormuz as number of wounded service members surges to 861Eight US Marines suffered injuries from smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms following an Iranian missile attack earlier this month. Th...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Jaishankar meets Russia, Iran foreign ministers at UNGA days after Trump signs sanctions lawDuring the UN General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conferred with officials from Russia and Iran, highlighting...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India, GCC review cooperation, welcome launch of FTA negotiations at New York meetingIndia and the Gulf Cooperation Council held a Troika Ministerial Meeting to review their Joint Action Plan. The meeting included discussion...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
At UNGA, India launches maritime safety group to protect ships and seafarersIndia and Liberia have joined forces to establish a 'Group of Friends' dedicated to improving the safety of shipping and seafarers. This ti...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Saudi opens oil taps for Asia as India, China hunt crude amid Iran war, Hormuz crisisSaudi Arabia has sold almost 100 million barrels of crude to Asian buyers, including refiners in India and China, helping ease supply conce...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
India ramps up LPG output as festival season beginsIndia’s state-owned refiners have raised domestic LPG production to around 44,000 tonnes a day as festive-season demand rises and renewed c...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Jaishankar flags India’s concerns over US sanctions law in talks with RubioS Jaishankar reiterated India's concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in discussions with Marco Rubio. This legislation po...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Poompuhar, a 2,000-year-old port city built by the Cholas was lost beneath the sea; new study finds ancient Tamils had trade links with Persian Gulf and IranPoompuhar: Underwater exploration at Poompuhar, a 2,000 year old Chola port city, has found over 200 potsherds and the first torpedo jars l...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Oil’s sea lanes get tougher to navigate; India must press Iran to ease Hormuz blockadeSea lane disruptions in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf impact India's oil imports significantly. India faces challenges securing oil from Wes...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Pak FM Ishaq Dar urges 'uninterrupted' energy supplies, safe passage of ships in call with Iranian counterpartPakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in a significant dialogue with his Iranian counterpart on Saturday, underlining the critical ...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
India needs multi-route energy strategy as West Asia tensions threaten supplies: ExpertsGrowing West Asian tensions expose India's energy supply vulnerabilities. Experts urge a multi-route strategy and diversified crude and gas...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India in regular touch with Russian Embassy over crew of detained Unity tanker: MEAIndia is in regular contact with the Russian Embassy concerning detained crew members. The Unity oil tanker remains detained near Paradip P...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.10 AM IST