Will increase seafarer repatriations if needed: Shipping Ministry’s Mukesh MangalIndia plans to increase efforts to bring back its seafarers from West Asia if needed. Currently, 18,000 Indian seafarers are in the region....
11 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
MEA flags growing threat to shipping as MT Jalveer crew evacuation beginsIndia's External Affairs Ministry voiced worry over ongoing shipping attacks in West Asia. The crew of the vessel MT Jalveer, near Oman, is...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Three missing Indian seafarers dead after US strike on tanker in Gulf of OmanThree Indian seafarers have died following a U.S. military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. stated the vessel failed to fol...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Two Indian sailors dead, 1 chief engineer missing after vessel attack near Hormuz: Seamen's Union of IndiaTragedy strikes Indian sailors near the Strait of Hormuz. Two seafarers are confirmed dead following an attack on a commercial vessel. One ...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Quote of the day by adventurer Bear Grylls: ‘But I also knew if I could somehow replace my doubt with…’ – ‘Man vs. Wild’ star on overcoming inner battles and courageAdventurer Bear Grylls shares a powerful lesson from his life. He explains that facing tough challenges requires a mental shift. Grylls adv...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
RBI issues draft CCR framework aligned with global standardsThe Reserve Bank of India has released draft rules for banks. These rules cover how banks calculate risks from derivative deals. They also ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
US confirms military action on vessel that violated Iran port blockadeUnited States forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, M/T Marivex, violated a blockade of Iran's ports. US military ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Shipping Ministry confirms attack on vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of HormuzA fire erupted on the oil tanker MT Marivex, located south of the Strait of Hormuz, with all 24 Indian seafarers aboard reported safe. Indi...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 seasonGovernment wheat procurement has exceeded target for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season. Over 35 million tonnes of wheat have been procured,...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Mount Everest isn't Earth's highest point; scientists say another mountain beats itMount Everest is often called the tallest mountain. However, this depends on how you measure. Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is farthest from ...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
US diplomat calls for international collaboration in tourism, safer expedition in Nepal HimalayasUS Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B Rogers also advocated the use of new technology in the adventure and mountaineerin...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
'He has attained samadhi': Hyderabad techie’s family chooses not to recover his body from Everest citing faith among reasons'He has attained samadhi': The family of Hyderabad-based climber Arun Kumar Tiwari, who died while descending Mount Everest near the Hillar...
27 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
'Traffic jam on Mount Everest': Think Manali is crowded? World’s highest peak just saw record 274 climbers reaching summit in one single dayA record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascen...
22 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Tulasi Reddy from Telengana scales Mount EverestHyderabad mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori has successfully summited Mount Everest, marking the culmination of years of dedication, endu...
21 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for 32nd time, beats own recordKami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record, achieving his 32nd ascent of Mount Everest on Sunday. The veteran climber reached the summit a...
17 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST