Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday described Indian foreign policy as "exploitation of a compromised individual," after the United States allowed a waiver for India to purchase Russian oil, amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday questioned the Centre over sovereignty as the United States allowed a 30-day waiver for India to purchase Russian oil amid a crisis in the Gulf hampering shipping routes that pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
India took a pioneering step in inland waterway navigation as Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stones for four river lighthouses along the banks of the Brahmaputra River, marking the first time lighthouse infrastructure will
This move comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and after its energy infrastructure was targeted, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, which is currently under threat.
In an official release, the Ministry said the initiative aims to ensure timely assistance, coordination, and welfare support for Indian seafarers operating in the region.
"If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States' ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH - More actions t
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.
DP World has expanded its Beyond Boundaries Initiative with the delivery of a repurposed shipping container pavilion and 250 cricket kits in Lucknow in the presence of Cricket Legend Yuvraj Singh, strengthening grassroots access to cricket in Uttar Pradesh.
hree Indian seafarers, serving on board foreign-flagged vessels, were killed, and one person was injured amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region.
In an official circular, the DCS asked the seafarers to follow official advisories issued by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India, Tehran, and exercise utmost caution while operating in Iranian waters or nearby regions.