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
Defence Ministry inks Rs 53,886 crore deals for new indigenous warshipsThe Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore for constructing next-generation corvettes with public shipyards. Garden Reach...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Oil Price Today (November 2): Crude oil falls to $111 as Iran-Qatar talks continue to end war. What are experts saying?Crude oil price : Oil prices have plummeted dramatically, impacting Brent and WTI crude significantly. As Iranian and Qatari officials enga...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Cordelia Cruises targets top-five global cruise market status for India by 2032Cordelia Cruises intends to expand its fleet to enhance domestic cruise tourism and increase capacity. The company currently operates two s...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Government scraps export duty on petrol, raises levies on diesel and ATFThe Indian government has abolished the special additional excise duty on petrol exports as of now. Diesel export levies have been raised t...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
'Took stock of our bilateral cooperation': EAM Jaishankar meets US Secy of State Rubio on sidelines of G20S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Atlanta. The meeting focused on enhancing India-US cooperat...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
World War III? A ship sank off Bulgaria after a drone attack. Could the Black Sea crisis pull NATO closer to war?World War III warning: The sinking of a cargo ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast has raised fresh questions about how far the Russia-Ukrai...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.15 PM 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
Alabama has the largest artificial reef system; ship containing 1,700 slot machines and 100 military tanks provides shelter to marine life and attracts eco-tourismIn July 2026, the Argosy VI, previously a floating casino, was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef as part of Alabama's commitm...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
‘I am not giving up’: Passengers speak out after luxury cruise ship promising a ‘new way to live’ leaves them stranded in CambodiaPassengers aboard the luxurious Odyssey cruise faced an unexpected stopover in Cambodia due to operational challenges. The cruise's operato...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
MV Odyssey world cruise suspended in Cambodia as Iran war pushes fuel costs to $8,000 per cabinThe MV Odyssey is currently docked in Sihanoukville after suspending its voyage due to increased fuel costs. The operator, Villa Vie Reside...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
High freight rates narrow Indian refiners’ crude oil choices, squeeze marginsWith freight rates reaching unprecedented levels, Indian refiners are facing escalating crude oil expenses that are eroding their margins. ...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
US cruise ship that charged up to $120,000 per person leaves around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia, gives them just seven hours to disembarkThe Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has left around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia as fuel costs continue to rise. After two years of un...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
How Australia built world’s biggest battery-powered ferryThe electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-frie...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
200 passengers lose their homes at sea as US cruise ship ends global voyage amid rising fuel costsA US residential cruise ship, The Odyssey, has suspended its voyage in Cambodia after a sharp rise in fuel costs made operations financiall...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
India woos South Korean marine equipment makers as shipbuilding growsUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the need for ambitious and universal maritime standards during the World Maritime Day roundta...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.23 PM IST