More tankers turn back as Houthi threat rattles Red Sea oil tradeHouthi militia warnings are causing tankers to change course in the Red Sea. Two vessels altered their destinations to the Suez Canal after...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
The ports that move global trade are going electricPorts worldwide are quietly embracing electrification for their operations. Many large gantry cranes are now grid-powered, and smaller ones...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Recurring West Asia tensions force MSME exporters to prioritise resilience over cost savingsIndustry officials say recurring geopolitical disruptions, rising freight costs, and shipping uncertainty are making supply chain resilienc...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari outlines ambitious transport plans ranging from new metros & electric buses to greenfield airportWest Bengal will see visible transport changes within one year under the new government. Kolkata will receive a Water Metro and two new int...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Iran strikes US military assets in Bahrain with drones after Washington's attacks on civilian infrastructureIran's Army on Thursday (local time) stated that it has launched drone attacks targeting US military assets in Bahrain in response to Ameri...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
PM Modi to flag off India's first hydrogen train on FridayPrime Minister will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. He will also launch development projects worth around Rs 14,70...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
India can find alternative sources for crude, but LPG at risk: ExecutivesIndustry executives said India should be able to source alternative crude and LNG supplies, albeit at higher prices. LPG supplies, however,...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Transporters' strike in Rajasthan grounds over 10,000 trucksOver 10,000 trucks have gone off the roads in Rajasthan as transporters begin an indefinite strike against new regulations, including manda...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Trump's Strait of Hormuz Plan Explained: Can the US charge ships and what it means for IndiaStrait of Hormuz Explained: US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20% charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz has s...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Hormuz turmoil sends gold lower, disrupts India's tea and basmati exportsGulf hostilities impacting the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Indian commodity markets. Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply, while ...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
UP to get road projects worth Rs 5 lakh crore in next two years: RTH Minister Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari announced road projects worth Rs 5 lakh crore for Uttar Pradesh. New projects worth Rs 50,000-60,000 crore hav...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Iran tensions risk fertilizer flow to South American farmersThe flow of fertilizer ships entering the Persian Gulf has slowed to a trickle since late June as tensions began to rise again with a spate...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Freight woes threaten fresh supply crunch in Manipur as transporters stay awayTransport operators are avoiding Manipur due to high costs and long travel times. Essential goods face shortages as highway conditions wors...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
India's crude imports remain resilient despite Strait of Hormuz tensionsIndia's crude oil imports are insulated from Hormuz Strait tensions currently. Refiners have successfully diversified their import portfoli...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST