US Israel-Iran War Day 50: India summons Iranian envoy after attack on Indian tankers in Hormuz; Trump says talks update by day-endIran War News Day 50: The Iran-Israel conflict reaches 50 days. Diplomatic efforts are underway, but violence persists. India has protested...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning aroundThe US Navy’s blockade of Iran is showing impact, with sanctioned vessels turning back or halting after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Offi...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Trump deploys 10,000 troops, over 12 warships & more for Hormuz blockade; no ships cross in first 24 hours, says US Central CommandAmerica has initiated a naval blockade around Iranian ports. Over ten thousand American personnel, warships, and aircraft are part of this ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?The global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of cargo ships, oil tankers and other vessels stuck in the Middle East because of the wide...
08 Mar, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
US military destroys seven drones, vehicle in YemenOver the past 24 hours, American forces destroyed seven drones and a control station vehicle in Huthi-controlled areas of Yemen due to immi...
29 Jun, 2024, 08.35 AM IST
Resolved to reinforcing peace in IOR: Indian Navy after seizing hijacked ship from Somali piratesThe nearly-40-hour operation saw the Navy deploying its stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata, patrol vessel INS Subhadra, long-endu...
17 Mar, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
Houthi missiles do far more damage to trade than to actual shipsSince mid-November, at least 16 ships have suffered direct strikes by Houthi drones or missiles, according to data from intelligence firm A...
20 Jan, 2024, 10.49 AM IST
Joint US, UK strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen 'self-defence': British PM Rishi SunakRishi Sunak accused the Iranian-backed group of threatening UK ships as the US Air Force said more than 60 targets at 16 locations used by ...
12 Jan, 2024, 07.10 PM IST
Govt issues draft 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020' for public consultationThe Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 has been drafted with the primary aim of promoting the growth of Indian shipping industry by incorporating...
26 Nov, 2020, 06.02 PM IST
Operation routes for merchant, fishing vessels separated in south-west Indian watersThe Arabian Sea around the country's south-west coast is a busy route with a substantial number of merchant ships passing through the area ...
21 Jul, 2020, 04.51 PM IST
Navigation began in India: Indus Valley Indians used monsoon winds for sailingBengaluru, Dec 4 (IANS) Indians had knowledge of harnessing monsoon winds for navigation long before Hippalus, the Greek mariner and acclai...
04 Dec, 2017, 12.42 PM IST
Setback for ISRO: Launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1H unsuccessfulLaunch of IRNSS-1H would have ushered a new era in the country's space exploration as, for the first time, the private sector was actively ...
31 Aug, 2017, 09.31 PM IST
- NIA to continue probing Italian marines case
The decision comes even as a new Prime Minister and government are expected to take charge on Saturday in Rome.
27 Apr, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Conflicting views between MEA-MHA on Italian marine caseConfusion prevailed today over who will probe the killing of two Kerala fishermen allegedly by two Italian marines.
03 Apr, 2013, 10.23 PM IST
- India issues advisory to merchant vessels on fishing activity
In a written reply, Defence Minister A K Antony informed the House on the steps taken by the government following the February 15 incident.
14 Mar, 2012, 03.08 PM IST
- Beyond MV Rak and MV Pavit: 42 ships grounded on West Coast since 2006
Statistics indicate that 42 ships were grounded or sunk along India's western coast including Mumbai and Gujarat, mostly during the monsoon...
11 Aug, 2011, 10.22 AM IST
- INS Godavari foils another hijack bid, saves Greek ship
Striking yet another blow against piracy, an Indian warship has thwarted an attempt to hijack a Greek merchant vessel Elinakos.
20 Jul, 2011, 08.52 AM IST