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Seoul, April 8 – The South Korean government vowed Wednesday to make efforts to help South Korean vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz safely navigate the shipping route after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the full reopening of the crucial passage for oil...

Imphal, April 7 Violence erupted in Bishnupur district of Manipur on Tuesday, with two children killed in a bomb attack on their home, while two others were shot dead when a mob stormed a CRPF camp during a protest against the blast, police said.A group of people also set fire to two oil...

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), April 3 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the indispensable role of the Indian Navy in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats, noting that 95% of the country's trade, including energy supplies, is conducted...

Visakhapatnam, April 3 Pointing out that 95 per cent of the country's trade, including energy supplies, is conducted through sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday noted the Indian Navy's indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime...

Jammu, April 1 Several oil tankers caught fire in Jammu city on Wednesday, prompting a swift response from the fire and emergency services department, which successfully prevented a major disaster, officials said.No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.The fire broke out...

New York, March 30 – US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that a "new and more reasonable regime" was in place in Iran, indicating a change in leadership, and said that Washington had made "significant progress" in "serious talks" with it."A change in leadership" is a goal he has stated...

New Delhi, March 27 Gold prices rebounded by ₹1,997 to ₹1.41 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Friday, tracking gains in global markets and bargain buying by traders after a sharp decline.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for April delivery increased by ₹1,997, or...

Singapore, March 26 With the Strait of Hormuz almost closed amid the ongoing war in the Gulf region, merchant vessels, including oil tankers, have started to queue up at ports across Asia while operators wait for clarity, a media report said on Thursday.Sourcing data that showed longer queues...

New Delhi, March 25: In the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where global energy flows have been disrupted, the Indian Navy is quietly but determinedly working to ensure that the country's energy supply remains uninterrupted.As Iran's restrictions ripple across international energy...

New Delhi, March 17 The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in return for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, saying there has been "no discussion" of...

Washington, March 17 – The United States is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict, as part of efforts to stabilize global energy supplies, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said.“We are seeing more and more fuel ships start to go through. The...

New Delhi, March 16 The government on Monday dismissed reports that Tehran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in exchange for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.Top sources in the government said the report was baseless...

March 13, New Delhi – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday to visit a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) F-16 fighter jet training centre and meet with Romanian leaders.The visit comes amid uncertainty surrounding peace talks between Ukraine...

March 12, New Delhi: At least one crew member was killed in an attack on oil tankers near Iraq, according to port authorities.Thirty-eight crew members had reportedly been rescued, and search operations were continuing for others still missing. The attack has forced authorities to halt...

Islamabad, March 7 In the first economic shock following the war with Iran, the Pakistani government has overnight increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by PKR 55 per litre each, the highest increase ever.Addressing a press conference shortly before midnight, Petroleum Minister Ali...

New Delhi, March 5 – The maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman has deteriorated sharply as of Thursday. According to the latest update from the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region, the region has witnessed a surge in attacks on...

New Delhi/London, March 5 – The maritime threat landscape across the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Strait of Hormuz has become highly volatile in the past 24-48 hours, driven by escalating military confrontations involving Iran, the US, and Israel.Multiple incidents involving...

Wednesday, March 5 The United States may deploy naval escorts for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, the White House has said, as the conflict with Iran raises concerns about global energy supplies and shipping security in one of the world’s most critical maritime...