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Six months on, Hormuz remains disrupted as ships stay awaySix months after conflict began, Strait of Hormuz shipping remains significantly reduced. Commercial traffic operates at a fraction of pre-...
"Greener fuel adoption essential for maritime sector": DPA Kandla chairperson Sushil Kumar SinghDuring the Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026, Sushil Kumar Singh highlighted that the maritime sector contributes around three per cent o...
Iran says support for new sanctions would be 'act of war'A strong message came from Iran's security chief, cautioning nations that support the freshly imposed US economic measures. President Pezes...
Centre pushes states to speed up PNG adoption, seeks district-level officers to drive LPG-to-gas transitionThe Petroleum Ministry is urging states to appoint district-level officers for PNG adoption. This move aims to accelerate the transition fr...
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf claims US put regional allies at risk "for the sake of Israel"Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated the US endangered allies for Israel's sake. He mentioned neighboring countries seek new regional...
Rust, power cuts and delays: Inside Venezuela’s oil export crisisVenezuela's oil exports face significant delays due to ageing port infrastructure. Tankers wait up to thirty days for loading, slowing oper...
In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine laying the foundation for the industrial revolution: How Thomas Newcomen's invention changed the world?In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine, creating a machine that used steam and atmospheric press...
Quote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: “I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that...” — a powerful life lesson on humility, wealth preservation, self-discipline and why daily self-reckoning protects long-term prosperity by the legendary American industrialist known for building one of history’s largest private fortunesQuote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: “I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might on...
Red Sea blockade threat: Why India’s trade faces a wider supply-chain shockA prolonged disruption could force ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, raising logistics costs while squeezing exporters and add...
In 1864, a bottle of Guinness was brewed under Queen Victoria; 162 years later, divers recovered it from a shipwreck, where its preserved yeast may help recreate the taste of Victorian stoutA 162-year-old Guinness bottle has been pulled from a shipwreck in the English Channel, opening a rare window into Victorian brewing. The s...
India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRIIndia must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes ...
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps tested Chicago's invasive-carp barrier at 3 electrical levels. Now, engineers know how the system behaves when voltage rises to 4.6 volts per inch, helping prepare for a future Great Lakes invasion threatEngineers tested Chicago's electric fish barrier at higher electrical levels this year. This testing aimed to understand potential response...
In 2008, Danish scientists followed strange white trails behind offshore wind turbines to understand what caused them. 18 years later, the research showed that blade-driven air mixing can contribute to shallow fog formation in winterOffshore wind turbines can stir air layers, influencing fog formation and clearing. Specific winter conditions at Danish wind farms showed ...
Oil drops on lower demand forecasts despite deadlock in US-Iran talksOil prices dipped as demand forecasts for 2026 were lowered due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Despite supply concerns from the conflict,...
In 1893, a German mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence...
Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pac...
In 1999, Oregon shipped a 1,000-ton nuclear reactor vessel 270 miles up the Columbia river, then buried it in WashingtonOregon's Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor vessel traveled 270 miles up the Columbia River. This massive 907-metric-ton vessel was then tr...
Apple Pay coming to India in October, UPI support may be delayed: ReportApple Pay may launch in India this October without UPI support. The service will initially use tokenized Visa and Mastercard credit cards. ...
US Iran war: Trump may ditch nuclear deal plan if Tehran reopens HormuzUS President Trump seeks an exit from the Iran war as the conflict continues to escalate. The administration may set aside the nuclear issu...
Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flowsAttacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each othe...