In 2026, Kofi Asante-led Bluecore Energy raised $50 million to put small nuclear reactors on floating bargesA nuclear power plant that floats on water and sends electricity to shore may sound unusual, but one startup wants to make it a reality. Bl...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
6,000 sailors stranded near Strait of Hormuz as UN maritime chief warns against passage amid rising ship attacks and US-Iran tensionsThousands of seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating maritime attacks and risks. The International Maritime Organ...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
US military’s 340-pound solar-powered drone boat explained: How the Lightfish works and monitors border activityThe US is using 340-pound solar-powered Lightfish drone boats in the Gulf of America to monitor maritime activity along its southern border...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
US military says Hormuz remains open, 97% of ships cross safely despite Iran attacksThe US military claims that 97% of vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz safely. This follows recent incidents where Iranian projecti...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Iranian fishermen searching for fish find floating iPhones, luxury perfumes in HormuzA cargo vessel’s sinking in the Strait of Hormuz has left questions over maritime safety after Iranian fishermen recovered goods from the s...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UNThe country suffered one of the worst disasters in its history on August 26, when a mountain collapse near the China border triggered catas...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Indian Navy inducts multi-purpose INS Samarthak, a drone mothership and weapons testbed, the first major warship built by a private shipyardSamarthak, the first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, has entered service with mor...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Indian Navy to get another indigenous multipurpose ship built by L&T: What are its capabilities, roleThe Indian Navy will induct INS Samarthak at Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by L&T, the 107-metre multi-purpose vessel is designed for m...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Why Saudi Arabia may keep Israel out of its fight against Yemen’s Houthis despite escalating missile attacks, rising security threatsSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for military cooperation a...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
"India stands ready to work with ASEAN as reliable, equal partner": Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for stronger defence cooperation between India and ASEAN countries, including joint rese...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysOn Tuesday, drones targeted two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, causing significant damage and injuries. Rescuers successfully evacuat...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.45 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
The Andaman Islands could be India's next big trade trump cardIndia is focusing on strengthening the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' strategic maritime role for regional trade. The upcoming Andaman Dialog...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM 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
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol findsIn August, Taiwanese defense forces detected a Chinese militia vessel cruising near Taiwan's Pacific coastline, accompanied by two other sh...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trapIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- Chinese work gathering pace on Antelope Reef in South China Sea, latest satellite images show
Chinese construction at Antelope Reef is well underway, aiming to develop a significant military runway. Analysts project its completion by...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST