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BRICS trade union delegates call for worker-centric AI policies, stronger social dialogueTrade union representatives attending the BRICS Trade Union Forum in Hyderabad have called for artificial intelligence (AI) to be deployed ...
Seven Indian-flagged ships operating as per schedule in Persian GulfSeven Indian flagged vessels are operating safely in the Persian Gulf as per schedule. These ships are not carrying oil, gas, or fertilizer...
UN starts evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefireA major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal...
Indian envoy to Oman meets 20 rescued MT Jalveer crew ahead of repatriationThe Indian Embassy in Oman successfully coordinated the rescue and repatriation of 20 Indian crew members from MT Jalveer, alongside 14 sai...
Shipping authority directs placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indians in conflict zoneIndian seafarers are being restricted from deployment to conflict zones. This directive follows a US military strike on a commercial vessel...
Calling it 'collateral damage' won't doIn the Gulf of Oman, a US military strike has tragically claimed the lives of three Indian sailors aboard a tanker registered under the Pal...
'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China SeasIndia, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. ...
Parliamentary panel members grill Oil ministry officials over 'shortage' of petrol, LPGParliamentary panel members questioned Oil Ministry officials about petrol and diesel shortages. Officials confirmed crude oil stocks for 7...
BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill requests MEA intervention to help stranded Sikh couples in TehranBJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Thursday, requested the Ministry of External Affairs to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh coupl...
India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West AsiaThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritizing...
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
Around 10.10 lakh passengers travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says GovtIndia is ensuring smooth functioning across key sectors amidst the West Asia situation. The Petroleum Ministry guarantees uninterrupted fue...
Sonowal chairs review meeting as India steps up maritime security monitoring in Persian GulfIndia is enhancing security in the Persian Gulf. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is closely monitoring the situation. Precaut...
No casualties on Indian ships in Gulf; 3 Indians killed on foreign vesselsThe Indian government has reported that there have been no incidents involving Indian-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf. Nevertheless, the ...
India raises seafarer abandonment crisis at IMO; secures membership in key working groupIndia has urged for effective measures to tackle seafarer abandonment and ensure maritime workforce safety. Ports, Shipping and Waterways S...
COVID-19: Government paves way for return of stuck seafarers to homes, issues guidelines for crew changeUnder the standard operating procedure (SOP), any seafarer would be allowed sign on at the port of embarkation only after test for COVID-19...
- Trade, unions start reacting to increasing piracy off west African coast
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Seafarers Section has urged ships not to transit the Gulf of Aden and off the coast o...