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"India strongly condemns attacks on merchant ships from any quarters": MEA
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Speaking during the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India opposes attacks on merchant shipping "from any quarters" and confirmed that several Indian nationals have been affected in recent incidents.
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India pushes for green ship recycling, Euro-compliant yards to boost marit
Updated : 1 week, 4 days 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 : 1 week, 4 days 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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Jaishankar spoke to Iranian counterpart Araghchi, raises shipping safety,
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that several of these individuals, particularly students, have already left Iran and returned to India. Others, including students and pilgrims based in Tehran, have been shifted to safer locations and cities within the country.
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Hardeep Puri to apprise Parliament about India's energy supply situation l
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri will give a statement in Lok Sabha on the overall energy position of India amid West Asia conflict that has invariably affected shipping lines.
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"Incident highlights evolving security challenges": Directorate General of
Updated : 1 week, 3 days 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 : 1 week, 3 days 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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Three crew members feared trapped in engine room after Iranian attack on T
Updated : 1 week, 4 days 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 : 1 week, 4 days 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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UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the
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India "deplores" attacks on commercial shipping amid West Asia conflict: M
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
India on Wednesday expressed concern over attacks targeting commercial shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict, following missile strikes on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.
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Ports Ministry, National Shipping Board discuss measures to strengthen mar
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India's shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical and trade dynamics, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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