India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
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
Indian presence in Oman's Duqm port to figure high on Sultan's agenda during India tripMuscat has given facilities to the Indian Navy in Duqm Port to facilitate their presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The port overlooks the...
06 Dec, 2023, 08.26 PM 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
Oman's Duqm petrochemical complex project postponedThe Duqm Refinery and Petrochemicals Industries Company (DRPIC) said construction on the Duqm refinery is proceeding according to schedule ...
04 Nov, 2020, 11.21 AM 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