What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Shipowners seek clarity on Strait of Hormuz deal as 600 vessels eye exitShipowners and traders are cautiously awaiting details on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas route disrupte...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
14 Indians aboard MSV Virat 1 successfully rescued, crew heads to MumbaiAll 14 Indian crew members from the Indian-registered MSV Virat 1 have been rescued safely following the vessel's sinking, approximately 80...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
US Navy coordinates rescue of 14 Indian nationals from sinking dhow off Oman coastA major operation was launched off Oman to rescue 14 Indian crew members from the sinking vessel Virat 1. After detecting the emergency, th...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
‘Comply with US forces in Hormuz immediately,’ Rubio tells Jaishankar amid row over Indian sailorsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged compliance with US forces in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows India's strong protest over US nava...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Alang shipbreaking yard, world's largest, faces worst-ever crisis as vessel arrivals hit record lowAlang, India's largest shipbreaking yard, is experiencing its worst downturn. Geopolitical tensions and extended ship lifespans have led to...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Iran calls Trump's drone attack claims on Indian ships 'simply baseless'Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim of a drone attack on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz as "baseless." The Iranian e...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Iran calls Trump's claims 'baseless', alleges US attacked vessels killing three Indian seafarersIn a post on X, the official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India shared, "The U.S. president's accusation again...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
'Must stop': India summons US envoy again after fresh strike on ship with Indian crewIndia has summoned the US Charge d'Affaires following attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian sailors near Oman. Three Indian sailors h...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Iran condemns US strike on vessel that killed 3 Indian crew membersIran has strongly condemned a US attack on a commercial vessel. The incident resulted in the deaths of three Indian nationals. Iran has acc...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Egypt’s Atlantis? Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old lost underwater city with gold, silver and a hidden templeA lost Egyptian city, Thonis-Heracleion, submerged over 2,000 years ago, is yielding spectacular treasures. Archaeologists found gold jewel...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Kerala's annual trawling ban to begin from Tuesday midnightKerala's annual trawling ban commences Tuesday midnight, extending until July 31. This measure aims to safeguard marine resources during th...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Indian Navy expands blue-water capability with 5 new indigenous vesselsThe Indian Navy is set to significantly bolster its maritime security with the induction of five indigenously built platforms this month. T...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST