- Vanishing vessels and missing sailors: The Iran war's human cost at sea
Naveen Kumar's mother, V. Pandiselvi, has not heard from her son for over six months. Kumar and five other crew members disappeared while o...
10 Nov, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
China’s high-tech ports push raises global trade ambitions, sparks security concernsChina is expanding its global maritime influence through AI-powered automated ports, smart shipping technologies and digital infrastructure...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Oil falls as Trump downplays prospect of escalation with IranOil prices fell due to President Trump's announcement regarding US military action against Iran, easing supply concerns. Brent crude future...
10 Nov, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Zelenskyy dials Modi ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Modi expressed India'...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Middle East oil price war heralds post-conflict glut: BoussoThe Strait of Hormuz has become a bustling corridor for Middle Eastern oil, with exports rising sharply since September. However, the ongoi...
09 Nov, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
IOC to buy crude, LPG ships as West Asia crisis exposes shipping risksThe move marks a potential shift in the company's shipping strategy, which has traditionally relied on a mix of time-charter and voyage-cha...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
IOC to buy crude, LPG ships as West Asia crisis exposes shipping risksIndian Oil Corporation aims to enhance control over its energy supply chain by acquiring crude oil carriers and LPG vessels. The company is...
08 Nov, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
UAE rescues 22 crew members after cargo ship catches fire in Gulf of OmanUAE Coast Guard successfully rescued 22 crew members of Arab nationality from a burning cargo ship. The operation was initiated after the c...
08 Nov, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Trump holds call with mediator Qatar about Iran de-escalationQatar is acting as the chief mediator between Washington and Tehran amid intense diplomatic efforts to end the war, which is now in its nin...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Trust market returns to secure oil: India owns stakes in oilfields from Russia to Abu Dhabi, but getting that crude home is another challengeIndia's overseas oil investments, particularly in Russian oilfields, have not guaranteed preferential access to crude during supply disrupt...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Congress pursuing a politics of corruption, communalism and conflict: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalSarbananda Sonowal criticized the Congress party and its allies for their politics of corruption and discord. He emphasized the importance ...
05 Nov, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Dublin-Rome Airbus A320 diverted to France after bomb alertAn Airbus A320, en route from Dublin to Rome, was rerouted to France following a bomb alert, triggering security protocols and increased vi...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Iran lifts Hormuz transit curbs for ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar, could ease pressure on India’s oil and gas supplyIran has announced the lifting of transit restrictions for vessels from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar. This decision aims to enhance region...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Iran says Indian ships exempt from Strait of Hormuz restrictions, urges military to consider Qatar peace proposalIran has exempted Indian vessels from restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, along with ships from China, Iraq, and Qatar. The exemption aim...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Iran thanks India after airborne commandos recapture pirate-held vessel Azini off Somalia, rescue 20 crew membersIran has thanked India after Indian Navy commandos recaptured the pirate-held fishing vessel Azini off Somalia and rescued all 20 Iranian c...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Why Indian Navy is spending Rs 53,000 crore to buy 8 corvettes? How It will help India to defend India's 7000 km coastline from Pakistan to BangladeshIndian Navy will spend Rs 53,866 crore to acquire eight next-generation corvettes part of a wider effort to strengthen coastal defence and ...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST