Indian tourists flocking to Oman, arrivals up 11 per cent: OfficialOman is seeing a surge in Indian tourists, with arrivals rising 11% to 6.94 lakh in 2025. Another 3.81 lakh Indians visited in the first ha...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Paradip Port achieves major milestone, berths first capesize vessel with 16.5-Meter DraftParadip Port Authority has berthed MV Mineral Kwangyang, its first Capesize vessel with a 16.5-metre draft, carrying 152,702 MT of coking c...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Tata Chemicals issues statement after Kenya govt orders suspension of operationsTata Chemicals Magadi has submitted a compliance report to the Kenyan government to address regulatory concerns and is awaiting further ins...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal pushes zero-emission shipping corridors, urges ports to fast-track green fuel readinessUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed green shipping initiatives at TERI's Gwal Pahari campus. He emphasized the ministry's priority o...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Belgian PM Bart De Wever arrives in India for three-day official visit, to hold talks with PM ModiBelgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever is visiting India for three days to enhance bilateral relations. He will hold talks with Prime Ministe...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailorsSaudi Arabia reported an Iranian attack on a national oil tanker. This incident tragically killed two Filipino seafarers on Monday. The sup...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
This Italian city was founded by Spartans in 706 BC. Now it is building Europe’s first sea sanctuary for dolphinsTaranto is pioneering a groundbreaking sea-based sanctuary dedicated to dolphins that have been held in captivity. This innovative refuge r...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concernSix months after its start, the US war with Iran shows no clear end in sight. Original objectives have shifted, and some key goals remain u...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
India opens ports, airports to foreign-bound cargo impacted by Strait of Hormuz disruptionsIndia's ports will temporarily accept foreign-bound cargo diverted from the Strait of Hormuz. Under this measure, unloading, storage, and t...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
"Greener fuel adoption essential for maritime sector": DPA Kandla chairperson Sushil Kumar SinghDuring the Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026, Sushil Kumar Singh highlighted that the maritime sector contributes around three per cent o...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Rs 428 cr projects at Paradip Port, signs Rs 1,580 cr mechanisation pactsAt Paradip Port, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven significant infrastructure projects valued at Rs 427.80 crore. He also...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
India offers over Rs 1 lakh cr digital connectivity opportunity: BIF PresidentSatellite communication services present a Rs 1 lakh crore digital connectivity opportunity in India. Many rural Indians remain unconnected...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources sayA proposed Iran-Oman deal for Strait of Hormuz control faces significant challenges. U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses imped...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
White House set to extend Jones Act waiver as Trump hunts for cheaper gasolineThe White House plans to extend a Jones Act waiver to reduce gasoline prices. This waiver increases shipping flexibility and eases transpor...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Maritime leap: Building ports, building institutionsIndia has every ingredient needed to become a global maritime leader. The challenge is to build institutions that can think and plan for de...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST