Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retailGen Z is rapidly reshaping India’s online retail market, forcing brands and platforms to rethink traditional marketing strategies. Nearly h...
18 May, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Beyond metros: How small towns are driving the next wave of India’s e-commerceIndia's e-commerce boom is expanding beyond metros, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities now driving significant new demand. Improved internet, di...
15 May, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Quobna Ottobah Cugoano: ‘If a man has no love in his heart...’ Why does this centuries-old message feel relevant in the age of hate and online negativity?Quote of the Day by Quobna Ottobah Cugoano: Abolitionist Quobna Ottobah Cugoano's powerful words from the 18th century resonate today. His ...
09 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
'Project Freedom plus': Trump hints at revival of initiative to escort vessels in Hormuz if Iran deal not "signed up"US President Donald Trump indicated his administration might revive "Project Freedom," a maritime security initiative for the Strait of Hor...
09 May, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
IRGC Navy warns vessels to use designated Hormuz corridor, threatens decisive responseIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels must strictly adhere to ro...
06 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
US 'only' country capable of opening Hormuz Strait, Marco Rubio saysThe United States has launched "Project Freedom" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America is uniq...
06 May, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Trump says US to pause guiding ships in Strait of Hormuz while seeking deal with IranUS President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause for "Project Freedom," an initiative to aid commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormu...
06 May, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
The red, white and blue dome: Trump makes risky move to free HormuzIn a pivotal development, the United States has launched 'Operation Freedom', aimed at safeguarding the vital shipping lanes of the Strait ...
05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Trump extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to ease fuel supply and curb energy costsTo combat escalating energy expenses in the face of international turmoil, President Trump has put forth a 90-day extension of a critical s...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
US-Iran war: Tehran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expirationUS-Israel war with Iran: Tehran is maintaining its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This action continues as long as the United States mai...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
No Strait Answer: Iran shuts off Hormuz on US 'violation'Iran has intensified its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Mariners are warned of its closure following a US blockade of Iranian ports. Th...
19 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burdenShip safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning aroundThe US Navy’s blockade of Iran is showing impact, with sanctioned vessels turning back or halting after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Offi...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
US destroyer turns back 2 Iran oil tankers after Donald Trump blockade beginsA U.S. destroyer intercepted two oil tankers departing Iran and ordered them to turn back, marking early enforcement of Donald Trump’s Horm...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
DG Shipping directs ports to immediately give concessions to exportersThe Directorate General of Shipping has mandated ports to directly pass on concessions to exporters for Gulf-bound stranded cargo, eliminat...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Parliament approves The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025Parliament has given its approval to The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, which aims to broaden the criteria for owning merchant shipping vess...
11 Aug, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
Merchant shipping law recast in works to do away with jail termThe move is in line with the government's initiative to clean up the statute book of redundant and old laws or provisions that have over th...
28 Jul, 2022, 11.50 PM IST