India navigating multipolar 'age of flux', says Jaishankar; talks on with Russia, Ukraine for safe Black Sea passageExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed the importance of the US as a primary strategic partner for India. He emphasized India's nu...
India's sunflower oil imports hit four-year low on Black Sea disruption; palm oil risesIndia’s sunflower oil imports fell 36% in September to their lowest level in more than four years as the Ukraine war disrupted Black Sea sh...
India seeks greater role in brokering Russia-Ukraine peaceIndia's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated that dialogue and diplomacy are necessary to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. H...
'Our side is ready to support': Zelenskyy expresses readiness for US-proposed trilateral talks with RussiaUkraine is ready for a proposed trilateral meeting with the US and Russia at the technical level by the end of October, President Volodymyr...
Got little bit more involved beyond advocacy: Jaishankar on India's peace efforts to end Ukraine conflictIndia has reportedly intensified its diplomatic initiatives to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict through discussions. External Affairs M...
Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv's Northern BridgeRussian attacks killed at least six people in Ukraine and damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge, disrupting traffic for a third day, while Moscow ...
India's Russia-Ukraine peace proposal 'most comprehensive' among four plans: KyivUkraine is evaluating four international proposals to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting India's comprehensive appro...
The biggest jump in global crop prices since 2022 threatens to boost inflationGlobal agricultural prices have jumped notably due to growing tensions in the Black Sea affecting supply routes, coupled with adverse weath...
4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...
DGMA extends validity of seafarer competency certificates amidst continuing Gulf crisisThis decision comes due to continued maritime security issues in West Asia and surrounding regions. Indian seafarers on vessels may face is...
In 2021, New Jersey dropped about 400 donated gravestones and concrete rubble onto Barnegat Reef; 60 tons of monuments became new underwater habitatIn May 2021, New Jersey took a significant step by deploying around 400 gravestones to bolster its artificial reef initiative. Sourced from...
In 2016, New Jersey sank 5,000 tons of concrete from a demolished Brooklyn pier off Sandy Hook; the rubble was designed to become habitat for fish and musselsIn a 2016 initiative, rubble from a demolished pier in Brooklyn was repurposed to form a new reef, enhancing habitats for marine life. Whil...
At UNGA, India launches maritime safety group to protect ships and seafarersIndia and Liberia have joined forces to establish a 'Group of Friends' dedicated to improving the safety of shipping and seafarers. This ti...
Russia can restart 80% of Black Sea grain export terminals if attacks stopReuters analysed the condition of Russia's nine major grain terminals in the region, as well as smaller facilities in the Sea of Azov and D...
Zelenskiy says India, Turkey, Egypt, Middle Eastern nations in Black Sea talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said India, Turkey, Egypt and several Middle Eastern countries are involved in talks to unblock shi...
Ukraine values India's engagement in restoring Black Sea freedom of navigation: FM SybihaThe meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, also highlighted the importance of the waterway...
The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...