Indian govt on "highest alert", orders agencies to stay vigilant after strikes on ships in the GulfUS-Iran war: India has directed its agencies to be on high alert. This is in response to recent attacks on Indian-crewed tankers. The gover...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.56 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
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrolTaiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta writes to PM Modi on historic milestone, credits him for transforming state's destinyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his record tenure. Sarma presented a letter from Ass...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta tripPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on concluding a deal to supply BrahMos missile missiles to Indonesia during his Jakarta v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
India to invest ₹13K-cr in dual use airport at Great Nicobar IslandIndia is set to build a new dual-use airport on Great Nicobar Island. This ₹13,000 crore project will serve both military and civilian need...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Adani Ports bags 10-year contract for Argentina’s first LNG export projectAdani Ports has secured a significant 10-year contract for Argentina's first liquefied natural gas export project. This deal, worth an esti...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalationUnited States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
China steps up patrols near TaiwanChina has launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan. This action escalates Beijing's response to recent talks between Japan and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Sri Lanka Navy welcomes INS AiravatIndian Naval Ship Airavat received a traditional welcome at Colombo port during an operational turnaround visit to Sri Lanka. The vessel de...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Kolkata to join water metro network; Bengal eyes separate shipping department: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is planning a dedicated shipping wing and exploring minor port development. A deep-sea port project will proceed at Dadanpatrab...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as new Navy chiefA new chapter for India's naval forces begins as Admiral Krishna Swaminathan steps in as the Chief of Naval Staff, taking the helm from Adm...
31 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
From West Asia to the Indian Ocean, maritime security challenges are interconnected; Op Sindoor proved readiness, says Navy ChiefChief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted that India's security is increasingly impacted by global events, with maritime s...
30 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India, Italy to launch maritime security format, anti-terror finance task forceIndia and Italy are boosting ties. A new task force will fight terror financing. Maritime security cooperation is also planned to ensure sa...
30 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)India and Italy elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's visit, signing key agr...
21 May, 2026, 06.47 AM IST