Rahul Gandhi calls for bringing back mortal remains of Indian national currently aboard MT CelestialRahul Gandhi criticizes the government's handling of Nishanth Uirthanathan's death. He alleges the government acts as an obedient servant t...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Indian national dies of medical complications aboard vessel off Oman coastAn Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, has died due to medical complications. He was on board the vessel MT Celestial, docked at Duqm P...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
India-Oman trade pact to open huge export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors: ExpertsIndia and Oman's new trade pact unlocks significant export potential for sectors like textiles, gems, and marine products. This agreement a...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Oman ports emerge as India's gateway to West Asia, AfricaIndia's CEPA agreement with Oman is officially in motion, turning ports such as Sohar, Salalah, and Duqm into strategic hubs for Indian com...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Narrow the Gulf for Delhi: Conversation on derisking the future from Hormuz is good news for IndiaThe West Asia crisis presents India a chance to regain global influence. Discussions are underway to secure trade routes beyond the Strait ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
13 Indians among 16 crew missing after oil tanker sinks off Oman coastThe Prestige Falcon, a Comoros-flagged tanker with 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans, capsized southeast of Ras Madrakah, Wilayat of Duqm. Oman’...
17 Jul, 2024, 09.27 AM IST
Duqm port development deal with Adani Group is open: Oman officialOman is optimistic about Indian investments, especially in developing the Duqm port by the Adani Group. Despite signing an MoU, concrete pl...
04 Mar, 2024, 07.14 PM IST
Amid Red Sea crisis, India gets a specific zone in Duqm PortThe move will augment the Indian Navy's role as a net security provider amid the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea and the western Indian Ocean...
08 Feb, 2024, 12.55 AM IST
India's Arab World outreach to build momentum in tiesTies with Egypt have received fresh momentum since 2021 with regular defence exchanges. Indian investments are expanding in Egypt and local...
29 Aug, 2023, 07.30 AM IST
NSA visits Oman's Duqm port where Indian Navy has strategic accessDuring his visit to Oman, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval explored the strategic Port of Duqm, which grants Indian Navy access to the ...
29 Jun, 2023, 06.53 AM IST
India, Oman renew key defence pacts as New Delhi seeks to play wider role in regionThe pacts were for military cooperation and maritime security, according to an official statement. Oman is a key partner for India in the I...
24 May, 2021, 08.34 PM IST
India, Oman sign maritime pact; foreign ministers of India-Oman-Iran meet in MuscatAdditionally, in a significant development that will have a far-reaching impact on stability in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Indi...
24 Dec, 2019, 11.05 PM IST
India, Oman may talk on Duqm port, space agencyThe two sides are also looking to put in place a mechanism for ensuring rule of law in the western part of the Indian Ocean region, officia...
24 Sep, 2018, 08.58 AM IST
Access to Omani port to help India check China at GwadarAll three Indian military services conducted exercises with their Omani counterparts and both the Navy and Air Force use Oman’s Salalah for...
14 Feb, 2018, 10.45 AM IST
PM Modi's Oman visit: Indian Navy can now access Duqm portOman is India’s oldest defence partner in West Asia. India had supplied rifles to Oman, which in turn had sent support for India’s fleet of...
13 Feb, 2018, 11.16 AM IST
India eyes role for itself at Oman's strategic Duqm portThe Sultanate of Oman is currently developing Duqm port along with Special Economic Zone as a regional economic hub.
30 Jun, 2016, 07.44 AM IST