Food Fables – The other time Cabo Verde influenced the worldBefore its World Cup exit against Argentina, Cabo Verde emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises, drawing attention to its rich...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Indian-flagged crude tanker turns back from Strait of Hormuz after vessel attacks: ReportSeveral oil and gas tankers have turned back from the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows renewed attacks on vessels in the critical wate...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz closed again? Check latest status as Donald Trump declares US-Iran war ceasefire collapsedIran war news update: Strait of Hormuz The strategic shipping route remains a flashpoint in the conflict, which began in late February with...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
AI profiling of traffickers at airports, screening of students in varsities part of India's maiden drug control visionIndia will deploy AI passenger profiling and drug screening in educational institutions. This national roadmap aims to combat drug traffick...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
BRICS adopts Guwahati Declaration to strengthen fight against drug traffickingBRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking. They will enhance information ex...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: OfficialIndia plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal AffairsIn a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the righ...
27 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Canadian-made sniper rifles surface in Russia; Manufacturer cites ‘fraudulent diversion’A Canadian firearms company, Cadex Defence, confirmed its precision rifles were fraudulently diverted to Russia, bypassing sanctions. This ...
17 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
China is digging a 134 km canal through mountains so cargo ships can bypass longer sea routes, and the project reveals how Beijing is reshaping trade geographyChina is building a 134-kilometre-long Pinglu Canal in Guangxi province that will directly connect inland waterways to the Beibu Gulf. The ...
07 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
IRGC Navy warns vessels to use designated Hormuz corridor, threatens decisive responseIran's Revolutionary Guard Navy has issued a stern warning to all ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels must strictly adhere to ro...
06 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Iran Guards vow 'firm response' if ships diverge from declared Hormuz corridorIran's Revolutionary Guards warned on Tuesday that they would respond firmly to any ships that diverge from the Islamic republic's approved...
05 May, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Suez Canal traffic drops to lowest since 2021 blockageThe data also show a corresponding rise in the number of ships passing by the Cape of Good Hope near the southern tip of Africa.
18 Jan, 2024, 10.25 AM IST
Half of Red Sea container fleet avoids route after attacksThe tally compiled by Flexport Inc. shows 299 vessels with a combined capacity to carry 4.3 million 20-foot containers have either changed ...
29 Dec, 2023, 10.13 AM IST
A detour of 8,000 kilometers highlights shipping’s chokepointsPacific Weihai loaded in Houston on Dec. 14 with a cargo of liquefied petroleum gas intended for Ningbo, China, a route that should typical...
27 Dec, 2023, 10.16 AM IST