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A view of the Gas Authority of India Limited. Kesavan A N 1612@Chennai Expanding on their collaborations for liquified natural gas (LNG) charter fleet, state-owned Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) Tuesday inked a long-term charter party agreement with Greek shipping management company Alpha Gas for their LNG carrier 'Energy Fidelity'. The LNG carrier holds a cargo capacity of 174 thousand cubic metres. The charter would be executed between the Indian state-owned gas major and Singapore-based ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): GAIL (India) Limited has signed a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas for an LNG carrier, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's energy supply chain and maritime capabilities. The agreement was executed between GAIL and Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas, for the LNG carrier "Energy Fidelity." The pact was signed by S Bairagi, Executive Director (Marketing - Shipping & Internation ...Read More >
New Delhi: GAIL (India) Limited has taken a significant step toward strengthening its LNG logistics network through a strategic shipping agreement with a global maritime player. GAIL (India) Limited has entered into a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas, a leading Greek shipping company, for the LNG carrier "Energy Fidelity." The agreement was executed with Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas. The signing took place in Athens, involv ...Read More >
National Maritime Day commemorates the maiden voyage of S.S. Loyalty, which sailed from Mumbai to London on April 5, 1919. National Maritime Day is a significant day in India, celebrated annually on April 5 to commemorate the historic voyage of S.S. Loyalty, the first Indian-owned steamship. This momentous event, which took place in 1919, marked India's entrance into international shipping and laid the foundation for the country's maritime heritage. Today, National Maritime Day is not only a c ...Read More >
Nearly 1,800 Indian nationals have left Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict, while two Indian-flagged carriers laden with 62,000 metric tonnes of LPG are expected to reach Indian ports this week after safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Monday. Indian nationals wishing to leave Iran have had to make their way to Armenia and Azerbaijan via land border crossings as Iranian airspace has been closed since the start of hostilities on Februa ...Read More >
Flight operations from the Gulf to India are improving, with 90 special flights from the UAE expected. The government continues evacuation and support efforts for Indians across West Asia, ensuring safe travel amid ongoing regional disruptions New Delhi: The flight situation from the Gulf region to India continues to improve with 90 non-scheduled flights expected to arrive from the UAE on Sunday, according to an official statement. Flights are also operating from multiple airports in Saudi Ara ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Bombay High Court on Monday sought the response of the Deputy Director General of Shipping on the demand for DNA test of mortal remains made by the family of a 25-year-old seafarer killed in the West Asia conflict. Dixit Solanki was killed on March 4 after an explosive-laden drone boat struck oil tanker MT MKD Vyom off the Oman coast on March 1. He is reportedly the first Indian casualty of the conflict that erupted on February 28 after a joint US-Israel attack on Iran. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry on Monday stated that two Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 60,000 metric tonnes of LPG have transited through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days and are expected to reach India this week amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the vessels - Green Sadhvi and Green Asha ...Read More >
Major ports under the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways handled 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the financial year 2025-26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT, and registering a strong year-on-year growth of 7.06%. The achievement highlights improved operational efficiency, robust trade recovery, and sustained momentum in the maritime sector, according to the Ministry. It also reflects "the impact of ongoing reforms and strategic investments aimed at modernising por ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): On the occasion of 63rd National Maritime Day, Deendayal Port Authority said it has achieved a historic milestone of handling 160.11 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in FY 2025-26, the highest-ever cargo volume handled by any major port in India. The announcement was made during a press meet chaired by Sushil Kumar Singh, who highlighted the port's key achievements and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening India's maritime sector. "It is a matter of ...Read More >
Kochi, April 5 (UNI) DP World Cochin has set a new operational benchmark by handling more than 8,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from a single vessel, marking the highest volume ever achieved at the terminal. The record was set with the arrival of MSC Ilaria, a 366-metre-long ultra large container vessel (ULCV), surpassing the previous high of over 6,000 TEUs handled from MSC Aurora. The milestone highlights the terminal's growing capability to efficiently manage next-generation contai ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant move, the India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday evening. The vessel is the seventh Indian gas carrier to navigate the volatile waterway since a major conflict erupted in West Asia in late February 2026, which has paralysed global shipping in the region. The Green Sanvi, a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) owned by MOL India, is reportedly carrying approximately 46,655 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is ex ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): India's condom market, valued at USD 861 million (approximately Rs 7,100 crore), is facing rising production costs and supply chain uncertainties amid the global war crisis, with industry stakeholders warning of potential shortages and price hikes in key raw materials. Also Read | Delhi Shocker: 18-Year-Old Arrested for Stabbing Man to Death in Shalimar Bagh and Posting Confession on Instagram. According to the sources, "The ongoing global shipping container s ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre is mulling a slew of pre-emptive steps to mitigate the war-hit sectors in the country amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The government is mostly focussing on manufacturing, energy and export sectors, among others to provide some 'temporary' relief to these sectors. Apart from the government's inter-ministerial set-up, both the finance ministry and commerce ministry are working separately on some new measures, including more production-linked incentive or PLI schemes for ...Read More >
ALSO READ | India will participate in key international talks on the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Secretary set to attend a meeting convened by the United Kingdom later today. Confirming the development, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said multiple countries, including India, have been invited amid rising concerns over maritime security in the region. "The UK side has invited several countries, which also include India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. From our side, the Foreign Secretary ...Read More >
Mumbai: The family of a young Indian seafarer who died in a suspected maritime attack has approached the Bombay High Court seeking the return of his mortal remains, stressing their right to perform last rites with dignity. Petition filed by father and daughter urges expedited process A petition filed by Amratlal Solanki (64) and his daughter Mitali Solanki (33), through advocates Satish Talekar and Madhvi Ayyappan, urges authorities to expedite the repatriation process. The plea cites a lack o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian said the UK-led group of countries that are currently deliberating on strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz will likely not be able to fulfil the guarantees demanded by Iran. Fabian, in a conversation with ANI, said that there can hardly be any meeting that can be done at the military level. "The chair has stated that they will work through diplomacy. But later, there was a statement that there would be a meeting at the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the raging West Asia war, India has sought the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway currently blockaded by Iran with officials highlighting the unique gravity of the situation, noting that India remains the only nation to have suffered citizen fatalities within the conflict zone. At a UK-led summit on the Middle East situation, India also underscored the critical need for unhindered passage and maritime security across international shipping lanes. Representing I ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represented India in a meeting that was hosted by the UK on Thursday to discuss efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. More than 60 countries participated in the meeting that discussed diplomatic and political, instead of military, measures to restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.In the meeting, Misri underlined the importance of the principles of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways, accordin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 2: India joined over 35 nations in a UK-convened summit on Thursday to discuss political and diplomatic measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since late February following US-Israel strikes on Iran. Represented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, India participated in the virtual talks focused on restoring freedom of navigation, ensuring the safety of trapped ships and seafarers, and resuming the flow of vital commodities. The UK emphasized d ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is "no dearth of fuel or gas in the country" and India is ready to deal with the energy crisis resulting from the ongoing West Asia conflict.In the first official acknowledgement of a TOI report that said Indian Navy had launched 'Operations Urja Suraksha' to provide security to India-bound cargo vessels in the conflict zone, Rajnath announced that "our Navy is safely escorting Indian tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz", the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday participated in a high-level meeting hosted by the United Kingdom on the evolving situation in West Asia, underlining concerns over maritime security, energy supply disruptions and the need for diplomatic de-escalation. According to a press release, the meeting, convened by the UK Foreign Secretary, saw participation from more than 60 countries amid rising tensions in the region. Also Read | Which Countries Ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday called for a return to diplomacy to resolve the crisis in West Asia as he represented India at a UK-hosted meeting of over 60 nations that focused on securing global shipping routes through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on safety of international shipping lanes in the region amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway which has sever ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Thursday called for a return to diplomacy to resolve the crisis in West Asia as he represented India at a UK-hosted meeting of over 60 nations that focused on securing global shipping routes through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on the safety of international shipping lanes in the region amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway, which has severely disrup ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday participated in a high-level meeting hosted by the United Kingdom on the evolving situation in West Asia, underlining concerns over maritime security, energy supply disruptions and the need for diplomatic de-escalation. According to a press release, the meeting, convened by the UK Foreign Secretary, saw participation from more than 60 countries amid rising tensions in the region. During the discussions, the Fo ...Read More >
Our Indian Friends In Safe Hands, No Worries: Tehran Offers Assurance To New Delhi Amid Hormuz Naval Blockade Thursday, April 02, 2026 by Indian Defence News The Iranian government has issued a direct assurance to India regarding the safety and transit of its maritime assets through the Strait of Hormuz. Following a period of significant regional volatility, the Embassy of Iran in India took to social media to state that their "Indian friends" remain in safe hands and need not harbour concerns ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday at a UK-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway, which has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on the safety of international shipping lanes in the region. "As far as India is concerned, you very well know that ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday represented India at a high-level international meeting convened by the UK Foreign Secretary to address the escalating situation in West Asia, particularly disruptions affecting critical maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz. The virtual gathering brought together representatives from more than 60 countries to discuss the regional crisis, which has raised serious concerns over global energy supplies and maritime security. India, a major ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday at a UK-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway which has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated New Delhi's stance on safety of international shipping lanes in the region. "As far as India is concerned, you very well kn ...Read More >
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