India ‘calls in’ Iranian envoy, conveys ‘deep concern’ after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI : Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday (April 18, 2026) met Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, and conveyed India’s “deep concern” after two India-bound energy-carrying vessels were prevented from transiting
“You Gave Clearance”: Distress Audio From Indian Ship during Hormuz Firing
TEHRAN : Two Indian-flagged tankers turned back in the Strait of Hormuz after being fired upon by Iranian gunboats yesterday, as the waterway that carries one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas remains at
India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Persian Gulf
NEW DELHI : Hours after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open”, Indian ships stranded in the Persian Gulf started sailing out, approaching the Strait. The Hindu
India gets measures adopted on Seafarers Abandonment at IMO : DG Shipping
LONDON : India is pleased to share that its proposal submitted to the 113th Session of the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was accepted and supported by the Committee. The proposal
Zim strike halts operations as takeover tensions escalate
HAIFA: Approximately 900 Zim employees covered by a collective agreement have been on strike since Thursday afternoon. The strike follows disputes that arose during negotiations between the workers’ union and management over a new
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade will continue until deal is made
TEHRAN : Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” for the remaining period of the ceasefire. In a post on X, he said that the passage
IMO Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Global Action on Strait of Hormuz Crisis
PARIS/LONDON: The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has issued a strong appeal for immediate international cooperation to safeguard freedom of navigation and protect seafarers affected by the escalating geopolitical tensions in
Govt undertakes reforms to strengthen norms committees under DGFT for faster disposal of Advance Authorisation Applications
NEW DELHI : In pursuance of the Government’s commitment to Ease of Doing Business and trade facilitation for exporters, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has undertaken a series of targeted reforms to strengthen