G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AIG7 leaders are calling a US-Iran deal a historic chance. They also agreed to put more pressure on Russia regarding its Ukraine invasion. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Shipowners on edge for news on Hormuz as ‘dark’ oil flows swellShipowners are closely monitoring a potential US-Iran peace deal and its implications for the Strait of Hormuz. While some express caution,...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilitiesIndia and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key m...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Netanyahu says Trump assured him final Iran deal will mandate removal of enriched uraniumPresident Trump assured Prime Minister Netanyahu that a deal with Iran would ensure Tehran surrenders its nuclear stockpile. This understan...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta tripPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on concluding a deal to supply BrahMos missile missiles to Indonesia during his Jakarta v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting', says Trump as Mideast boils againU.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israel and Iran to halt hostilities immediately after renewed exchanges of fire escalated tensi...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truceIran war: The sound of air raid sirens echoed through Israel as the military successfully intercepted missiles launched from Iran. In a sta...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
China steps up patrols near TaiwanChina has launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan. This action escalates Beijing's response to recent talks between Japan and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of HormuzThe US military shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites in response, escalating tensions. Th...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz boils again: Iranian drones launched toward global oil corridor shot down, says U.S militaryIran war: U.S. Central Command said it hit the radar sites, including an island in the Strait of Hormuz, “to defend against further attacks...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.39 AM IST
Kolkata to join water metro network; Bengal eyes separate shipping department: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is planning a dedicated shipping wing and exploring minor port development. A deep-sea port project will proceed at Dadanpatrab...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Hormuz gauntlet runner says Trump has been good for shippingDynacom Tankers Management founder George Procopiou stated that US President Donald Trump's policies have benefited the shipping industry.
02 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normalIndustry leaders emphasized the need for a defined framework to ensure safe transit for vessels and seafarers, highlighting the current hig...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST