US fired on Panama-flagged ship that tried to break blockade of Iranian ports, WSJ reports citing US officialA US military helicopter fired on a Panama-flagged ship after its crew ignored warnings. The vessel, Vela Nova, was reportedly hit by a mis...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islandsThe Seychelles magpie-robin was on the brink of extinction, with a mere twelve individuals left. In 1990, a concerted conservation effort k...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Batten down, ride out shipping stormShips are increasingly steering clear of the Suez Canal, resulting in port congestion and longer shipping times than usual. Driven by elect...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talksIran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepointsRussia is exploring a rail link to India through Central Asia and Iran as an alternative to maritime routes vulnerable to disruptions at th...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterwayIran and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions between Tehran and Muscat ...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Indian Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan begins four-day Mauritius visit to deepen maritime securityChief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is set to visit the island nation of Mauritius on a four-day official visit aime...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
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...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on mariti...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India, Pakistan civil groups urge release of jailed fisherfolkThe detention of fisherfolk near the disputed India-Pakistan maritime boundary has left families on both sides facing prolonged uncertainty...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
India stresses security of seafarers as "high priority" after Indian vessel sinks off Yemen; calls for safe, unimpeded passageIndia's External Affairs Ministry stressed seafarer safety following a Red Sea vessel sinking. All thirteen Indian nationals aboard were su...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
India, Africa powerful force for global progress: JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Africa as a priority partner. He stated Africa's due place is essential for a mu...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries bags Rs 251-Rs 750 crore tug order from Denmark’s SvitzerSwan Defence and Heavy Industries landed a big deal with Svitzer A/S, building four cutting-edge TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. These super-efficien...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Tanker reports explosions in Hormuz: Maritime agencyAn oil tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Hormuz Strait. The incident occurred approximately ten miles southeast o...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
4,052 stranded Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis, says Shipping Minister Sarbananda SonowalOver 4,000 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated during the West Asia crisis. Emergency response channels handled thousands of call...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
NBCC bags contract to build 1,008 affordable homes in SeychellesNBCC India has signed an agreement to construct 1,008 affordable homes. This project is located on Ile Aurore in the Republic of Seychelles...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Unpredictable, dangerous: US issues Cueta travel advisory amid massive migrant crisisThe United States has raised its travel advisory for Ceuta to Level 3. This action follows a significant border breach by approximately six...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST