South China Sea: India backs 2016 tribunal ruling, calls for freedom of navigationIndia has called for upholding freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce in the South China Sea. New Delhi also backed a 2016 internatio...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
India will prioritise rule-based maritime order, including safety of seafarers, at UNSC: JaishankarIndia launched its campaign for a UN Security Council seat for 2028-29. The nation will focus on maritime security and countering terror fi...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
China summons Japan envoy over South China Sea rowChina asserts its control over the South China Sea waters. Thirteen nations and Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling against China's claims. Beij...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Iran and Oman push Strait of Hormuz fee proposal despite Washington oppositionIran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Modi, Trump direct officials to swiftly finalise trade pact: Foreign Secretary Vikram MisriPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have instructed their teams to finalize a trade pact. Significant progress has b...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
India hopes US-Iran peace deal will lead to sustained peace in West AsiaIndia welcomed the US-Iran peace deal on Thursday. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that New Delhi remains in close contact with West ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Indian envoy to Oman meets 20 rescued MT Jalveer crew ahead of repatriationThe Indian Embassy in Oman successfully coordinated the rescue and repatriation of 20 Indian crew members from MT Jalveer, alongside 14 sai...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
AI threat overblown: Why Invesco’s Hiten Jain is doubling down on IT stocksInvesco Mutual Fund's Hiten Jain offers a contrarian view, identifying the tech rout as a significant buying opportunity and dismissing bro...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China SeasIndia, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. ...
26 May, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Parliamentary panel to hear views of Shipping Ministry on impact of West Asia crisis on India's maritime tradeA parliamentary committee will meet to discuss the West Asia crisis. The impact on India's maritime trade, shipping infrastructure, and sea...
25 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker Symi arrives at Kandla Port after crossing Strait of HormuzThe arrival of the LPG shipment comes amid heightened international attention on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical ...
17 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
India calls Fujairah attack ‘unacceptable’, seeks immediate end to hostilitiesIndia has condemned the attack in Fujairah that injured three Indian nationals, deeming it unacceptable and demanding an immediate halt to ...
05 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
‘Strait of Trump’: President Trump depicts renaming the Strait of Hormuz in newly shared post, sparks concernsFormer President Donald Trump reshared a social media post renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Strait of Trump." This action occurred amid a...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
India plans 62 vessels in FY27 with Rs 51,383 crore investment: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is accelerating its shipping capabilities to achieve self-reliance, with plans to add 62 vessels by FY 2026-27, backed by a significa...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
India, ASEAN upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnershipIndia and the ASEAN decided to advance maritime cooperation, including in maritime security, countering piracy and armed robbery of ships, ...
12 Nov, 2022, 10.56 PM IST
Maritime security an important dimension of India’s bilateral relations: Foreign Secretary JaishankarObserving that maritime safety and security is a multi-faceted issue, Jaishankar said challenges like maritime terrorism, smuggling are thr...
12 Jul, 2018, 03.09 PM IST