US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official saysDiscussions are ongoing regarding potential sanctions relief on shadow fleet vessels transporting legal oil and products. Companies would n...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Trump's shadow fleet loophole: Easing US sanctions on oil tankers may not lower fuel costsIn an effort to address soaring shipping costs, the Trump administration is evaluating the possibility of easing restrictions on sanctioned...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
US Iran war: Tehran says oil tanker on fire in Strait of HormuzIran's army reported a fire on an oil tanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was allegedly disabled its tracking systems before...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expands drought-hit talukas to 305, announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for farmersMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the expansion of the drought declaration to 305 talukas. A Diwali bonus of ₹5,000 wi...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
India-Iran NSAs hold conversation amid fresh incidents in Hormuz Strait; Saudi situationIndia and Iran's National Security Advisers exchanged views on regional tensions following Houthi attacks and maritime security concerns. T...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Crude oil crisis in Hormuz: Much more than just price and quantityThe conflict in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting global oil shipments and market dynamics. While oil availability h...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
IRGC Navy says it hit third supertanker in Strait of HormuzThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz for non-compliance. Two Indian nationals remain mis...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval speaks to Iranian counterpart Rezaei on latest regional developmentsAjit Doval, the National Security Adviser of India, spoke with Dr. Mohsen Rezaei from Iran. They discussed various regional and internation...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
India fastest-growing major steel market; demand to grow 7.9% in 2026: World Steel AssociationIndia's steel demand is projected to grow by 7.9 percent in 2026 and by 8 percent in 2027. This growth is driven by infrastructure projects...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Swan Defence shares rise 4% to hit 52-week high on Rs 1,897 crore tanker order prospectSwan Defence and Heavy Industries shares rose after the company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 1,897 crore order to build four mediu...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Coal stocks at power plants remain stable above 18 MT; depletion thins out in October 2026 as coal supplies strengthenCoal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have been maintained above 18 million tonnes since late September. The Ministry of Coal has...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Oman tanker attack: Union seeks 'urgent status update' on two Indian seafarers missing after drone strikeTwo Indian seafarers, Bir Bahadur Yadav and Amit Singh, are missing following a recent drone attack. The drone strike on MT Petro Dolphin o...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
MEA condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalationThe Ministry of External Affairs condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valther...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Two Indians missing, 9 rescued as drone attacks oil tanker off Oman coastA drone attack occurred on the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, resulting in two Indian seafarers missing. Nine other crew members were rescued and...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
22 Indian crew safe after drone attack on Panama-flagged tanker off SharjahUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard the MT GEM NO. 2 are safe. The vessel was targeted in a dro...
10 Oct, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
5 Indian nationals rescued after projectile hits tanker in Strait of HormuzFive Indian nationals were safely rescued after the MT Kazimah III was struck by a projectile. The Indian mission in Oman coordinated the r...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Indian sailor among 5 killed, another injured as Somali forces retake hijacked tankerFive crew members, including an Indian sailor, were killed during a pirate attack on a hijacked tanker. Security forces managed to retake c...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST