UAE rejects Iran's 'direct involvement' claims in West Asia conflict, says allegations will not shake its "principled positions"The UAE has vehemently rejected Iran's accusations of direct involvement in aggression against Tehran during the West Asia conflict. Minist...
16 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Kiwi mate, you butter chicken apologiseShane Jones, New Zealand’s oceans and fisheries minister, has sparked controversy after saying a proposed FTA with India could bring migran...
02 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Why market fell today? Sensex slumps 583 pts, Nifty below 24,000; 7 key triggersIndian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty both falling over 0.7%. This decline was driven ...
30 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Why is market falling today? Sensex slumps 1,200 pts, Nifty below 23,850; 7 key triggers behind bloodbathIndian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty dropping over 1% each. Soaring oil prices to his...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.05 AM 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
Shadow of Hormuz: Why is the Gulf crisis turning all eyes to Malacca StraitThe Strait of Malacca, a vital global trade artery, faces increased scrutiny following disruptions elsewhere. This busy waterway connects E...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
India expands Russian marine insurance optionsIndia has increased the number of Russian insurers authorized to provide marine cover for ships docking at its ports. This move allows more...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard, major ports, petroleum firms discuss preparedness to handle oil spill disastersIndia, a major oil and chemical importer, has discussed enhancing preparedness for oil spill disasters in its waters. The Indian Coast Guar...
23 Nov, 2023, 03.01 PM IST
'BP oil spill did $ 17.2 bln of damage to natural resources'The project team administered surveys to a large random sample of American adults nation-wide after three years of survey development.
21 Apr, 2017, 02.12 PM IST
NGT seeks response of Centre, others on oil spill off Tamil Nadu coastThe bench asked the respondents to appear before it tomorrow and give their response.
06 Feb, 2017, 02.46 PM IST
NGT to hear plea on recent oil spill off Tamil Nadu coastThe issue of a recent oil spill off the coast of Tamil Nadu that is posing a threat to environment and health of local residents has gone t...
05 Feb, 2017, 09.55 PM IST
Government to amend Shipbreaking Code; invites stakeholders commentsThe proposed amendments include necessary steps by a recycler to prevent spilling of oil and hazardous substances in the sea, besides safe ...
16 Jun, 2016, 08.47 PM IST
Gujarat readies to handle possible oil spill in seaAccording to officials, a high-level committee would be formed to study the risk potential of oil spill.
14 Dec, 2015, 12.23 PM IST
UN joins cleanup efforts as oil spill endangers Bangladesh' mangrove forest SundarbansGreen activists criticised the government decision to use local people in removing the spilled oil without considering their health hazards.
19 Dec, 2014, 06.20 PM IST
Coast Guard to conduct major pollution response exercise off KochiThe Coast Guard will conduct a major national level pollution response exercise here tomorrow to test the preparation and coordination betw...
13 Dec, 2012, 07.37 PM IST
- Coast guard conducts exercise to deal with oil spill
The Indian Coast guard along with other authorities conducted a two-day-long National Level Oil Pollution Response exercise off the Mumbai ...
10 Apr, 2009, 10.06 PM IST