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New Delhi, April 5 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India’s maritime heritage and invaluable contribution on National Maritime Day, reaffirming his commitment to further strengthen the sector.National Maritime Day is celebrated annually on April 5 to commemorate the maiden...

On the occasion of National Maritime Day, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal stated that India is on track to become one of the top 5 global maritime powers. In a social media post, Mr. Sonowal highlighted the rapid transformation of India's maritime sector. He...

Washington, April 5 – World leaders are seeking to manage the Strait of Hormuz crisis without direct US leadership, as deeper divisions emerge between Washington and its European allies over the Iran war and its global repercussions.Countries heavily reliant on Gulf energy supplies are...

Tehran, April 4 – Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to its ports, the country's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.The report cited a letter, dated March 1, sent to Iran's Ports and Maritime...

New Delhi, April 4 An Indian LPG tanker, carrying approximately half a day's cooking gas supply, has successfully crossed the war-affected Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel from Iran has reached the port of Mangalore, signaling continued fuel inflows despite regional disruptions."The LPG...

New Delhi, April 4 – Another India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Sanvi, passed through east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data, making it the seventh Indian vessel to safely navigate the maritime chokepoint amid the West Asia conflict.The vessel used...

As a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved approximately 132 crore rupees for a critical port connectivity project at the Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat. Mr. Sonowal stated that...

April 03, New Delhi: The UN Security Council has postponed a vote that was scheduled for Friday on authorizing the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks.The 15-member body had planned to vote on a draft resolution, but by Thursday night, the...

Washington, April 3 – The United States warned China that actions targeting vessels flagged by Panama threaten a key global trade route and could drive up costs for businesses and consumers.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said China’s recent actions against Panama-flagged ships raise...

Washington, Apr 2 The US voiced concerns on Thursday over China's detention of Panama-flagged vessels, saying such "bullying" destabilizes supply chains, raises costs, and erodes confidence in the global trading system."The United States stands with Panama against any retaliatory actions...

Islamabad, April 2 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan was working tirelessly to ease tensions in West Asia through diplomacy and talks, amid the ongoing conflict in the region.Sharif made the remarks at a high-level meeting, attended by Chief of Defence Forces Field...

New Delhi, April 2 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that six Indian ships carrying products such as LPG and LNG have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz so far, as New Delhi remains in contact with Iran and other countries to ensure the safe transit of Indian ships amid...

April 02, New Delhi: During an inter-ministerial briefing on Thursday regarding the West Asia crisis, officials stated that the government is taking coordinated measures to ensure energy security, trade stability, and the safety of Indian nationals abroad.Sanjay Mangal, Member (CBIC)...

April 1, New Delhi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday that the country's Foreign Minister will meet with representatives from 35 nations this week to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.PM Starmer said the talks will focus on protecting ships and seafarers, ensuring...

Dhaka, April 1 On Wednesday, Iran said that its Security Council has approved safe passage for six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying ships waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid continued war in West Asia.As Bangladesh continues to rely heavily on imported fuel due to dwindling petroleum reserves...

Washington, April 1 – US President Donald Trump signaled a potential shift in American policy regarding securing the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that other countries may need to take responsibility for protecting the critical shipping lane once US operations conclude.Trump told reporters in...

Washington, March 31 US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he is willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to reopen it for a later date, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing administration...

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying 94,000 tonnes of LPG, have crossed the war-affected Strait of Hormuz. The two LPG carriers – BW TYR and BW ELM – are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days. While BW TYR is expected to arrive in Mumbai tomorrow, BW ELM is en route...

New Delhi, March 29 Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying approximately a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-affected Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days."Two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM...

Ahmedabad, March 28 The Indian-flagged vessel 'Jag Vasant', carrying 47,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), arrived at the Vadinar port in Gujarat's Jamnagar after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amidst the West Asia crisis, an official said on Saturday.The 'Jag Vasant' was...