India highlights Maritime Security Leadership at World Border Security Congress 2026 in Vienna
VIENNA : India showcased its leadership in maritime security and reinforced its commitment to international cooperation during its participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna, Austria from April 14-16, 2026.
Govt steps up diplomacy to secure key shipping routes, including Hormuz
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said the government has intensified high-level diplomatic engagement to safeguard India’s economic interests and ensure secure maritime trade, particularly along key global routes
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks held in Pakistan to end the Iran war hit the skids. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy,
World may be more fragmented, but Indian Ocean nations must be more cohesive : EAM Jaishankar
MAURITIUS : External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said the global order is undergoing a period of profound transition and Indian Ocean nations must plan for stormy days. Addressing the 9th Indian Ocean Conference
US says it will blockade Iranian ports
WASHINGTON: The US military says it will blockade Iranian ports from Monday, less than a day after peace talks with Iran in Pakistan broke down. The blockade will begin from 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT)
Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships
LONDON: Enclosed space entry remains a safety challenge in ship operations and for seafarers’ working conditions. On 27 June 2025, the IMO adopted revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships, to be handled
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel Strikes Lebanon
TEHRAN: Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the Associated Press
Govt likely to launch $1.5-billion reinsurance fund for ships navigating war-hit West Asia
NEW DELHI : War risk insurance premiums for commercial shipping have surged up to 7.5 percent in recent weeks. The Centre may announce a $1.5 billion-fund soon to provide reinsurance cover to Indian vessels