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India pushes for green ship recycling, Euro-compliant yards to boost marit
Updated : 2 days, 4 hours ago IST
India is rapidly expanding its ship recycling sector and upgrading shipbreaking yards to meet European environmental standards, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime industry and reduce logistics costs, Sushant Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority, s
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3 Indian seafarers killed, one missing amid Gulf maritime incidents: Speci
Updated : 2 days, 4 hours ago IST
"There have been maritime incidents involving Indian crew on foreign-flagged vessels. Of these vessels, there were 78 Indian seafarers. Of these, 70 are unhurt and escaped. Four sustained injuries over the last few days, but are stable. Unfortunately, there have been three casualties, and on
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Rahul Gandhi warns of consequences to India's energy security due to West
Updated : 2 days, 5 hours ago IST
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is likely to have far-reaching global and domestic repercussions. He noted that the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the world's oil supply passes, has been blocked, creating a m
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"Act of terrorism": Russia denounces drone attack on commercial vessel in
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned a drone strike on the commercial vessel Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean. Calling it "a terrorist attack & a war crime," she detailed the crew's rescue after a gas explosion, criticised Malta's refusal to assist the injured,
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First India-bound vessel Liberia flagged Shenlong Suezmax with 1,35,335 Me
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
The tanker reportedly switched off its Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder while navigating the high-risk stretch of the strait.
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"Incident highlights evolving security challenges": Directorate General of
Updated : 2 days, 9 hours ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked by an explosive-laden speedboat near Basra, Iraq. India confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving diplomatic assistance as regional maritime security challenge
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Indian crew member killed in attack on US-owned oil tanker near Iraq; 15 o
Updated : 2 days, 10 hours ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked near Basra, Iraq, on March 11. The Indian Embassy in Baghdad confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving assistance as regional maritime tensions continue to esc
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Iran warns of attack on ports in West Asia if its ports are targeted by US
Updated : 2 days, 10 hours ago IST
IRIB Quoted the official as saying, "If any attack is carried out against Iran's economic ports, all docks, ports, and economic zones across West Asia will be destroyed."
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US-Israeli strike hits industrial area near Tehran; abandoned warehouse am
Updated : 2 days, 11 hours ago IST
A US-Israeli attack struck an industrial area in Rabat Karim as regional conflict enters its thirteenth day. While an abandoned warehouse was one of the targets struck, Iran has set three conditions for peace. Meanwhile, the IRGC continues retaliatory strikes against US bases and tankers ami
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Three crew members feared trapped in engine room after Iranian attack on T
Updated : 2 days, 11 hours ago IST
Three crew members are feared trapped in a Thai-flagged vessel's engine room following an Iranian strike in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack is part of an intensifying IRGC blockade, where international ships are targeted by drones if they move "even a few metres" without permission.
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"Remain silent or be targeted": IRGC enforces lethal "no-move" zone in Str
Updated : 2 days, 11 hours ago IST
The IRGC has enforced a maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels that move "even a few metres" without permission. With 14 tankers reportedly hit, the paralysis of this vital oil route has forced the US and IEA to release millions of barrels from strategic reserves.
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UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as "unifie
Updated : 2 days, 12 hours ago IST
The UAE has led a successful UN diplomatic push, with the Security Council adopting Resolution 2817 to condemn Iran's "egregious attacks." Co-sponsored by 140 nations, the resolution demands an end to "indiscriminate strikes" and affirms the UAE's right to self-defence against threats to its
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