Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional watersChina has deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels across regional waters. This comes as Taiwan's security officials express concern...
23 May, 2026, 05.10 PM 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
We are seeing momentum for Indian investment in Sri Lanka, lot of interest in hospitality, ports, logistics: Ceylon Chamber of Commerce ChairpersonSri Lanka aims to boost trade with India. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce sees strong interest for Indian investments in hospitality, ports,...
14 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Could cruise ship passengers sue over the hantavirus outbreak?Travelers on the MV Hondius find themselves with few legal recourses following a hantavirus outbreak. Oceanwide Expeditions, the company be...
13 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
20,000 Indian seafarers caught in Gulf tensions; Mariners' body raises alarmMore than 20,000 Indian seafarers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz are facing growing risks amid escalating regional tensions, prompting th...
10 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Something is going seriously wrong with the US Navy: After the USS Gerald Ford fire comes another crisis — Navy warship Higgins goes dark for hoursAfter the Gerald Ford Fire, the USS Higgins goes dark, and the US Navy's crisis deepens. A guided-missile destroyer loses all power and pro...
01 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Footage shows cruise ship rescuing castaways on raft in the Caribbean amid tropical storm: WatchRoyal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas rescued castaways. The cruise ship saved eight to ten people from a raft. This occurred west of C...
30 Sep, 2025, 09.03 AM IST
Detailed action plans for 20 agri products likely in 3-4 months to boost exportsGovernment plans to boost exports of 20 agri products, aiming to increase India's global share to 4-5%. Potential export markets include th...
23 Apr, 2024, 04.21 PM IST
Ships with Indians aboard asked to alert authoritiesA high-level inter-ministerial group chaired by the commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal, which has officials from ministries of external affa...
18 Jan, 2024, 12.56 AM IST
India aims at $1 billion fresh banana exports in next 5 yearsTo increase the volumes, India is developing sea protocols for fresh fruits and vegetables like bananas, mangoes, pomegranates and jackfrui...
28 Dec, 2023, 10.53 AM IST
Agri exports likely to reach USD 53 bn this fiscal despite curbs on key commodities: OfficialAt present, most of these exports are happening by air route because of lower volumes and different ripening periods. The protocol includes...
21 Dec, 2023, 10.27 PM IST
India developing sea protocols for fresh fruits, vegetables to promote exports through ocean routesIndia is developing sea protocols for fresh fruits and vegetables like bananas, mangoes, pomegranates, and jackfruit to promote their expor...
21 Nov, 2023, 04.39 PM IST
India concludes trans-shipment trial runs to connect NE using Bangladeshi ports"The trials were supposed to be completed by December but it is completed well ahead of schedule. The initiative will help boost business f...
07 Nov, 2022, 10.32 PM IST
India, Bangladesh sign SOP to operationalise Agreement on Coastal Shipping”Several Joint Technical Committee (JTCs) meetings have also taken place between India and Bangladesh on the issue of coastal shipping.
16 Nov, 2015, 04.16 PM IST
- India resists pressure to go beyond Kyoto protocol
India has opposed any amendment to Kyoto protocol at Copenhagen meet.
13 Dec, 2009, 04.07 PM IST
- Mango exports to take the sea route
In an effort to reduce the landed cost of the fruit, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), the...
07 May, 2009, 01.49 AM IST
- Govt okays Rs 535 cr Myanmar project to help North East
Government on Thursday approved a Rs 535.91 crore multi-modal transit transport project in Myanmar, which India will use for improving acce...
27 Mar, 2008, 03.49 PM IST