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New Delhi: In a significant shift in strategy, Donald Trump is reportedly willing to end the ongoing US military campaign against Iran without ensuring the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to local report. The development signals a possible recalibration of Washington's war objectives, with the administration prioritising a quicker end to hostilities over securing the crucial oil transit route. As per the report, Trump told aides that the complex and time-consum ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has engaged in high-level discussions with global leaders to address pressing international issues, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Monday. As part of these engagements, on March 28, the Prime Minister held talks with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Jaiswal said. Also Read | Ellie Crampsie Drug Case: Influencer ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (UNI) Eight Indian nationals have died and one remains missing amid the escalating Gulf conflict, even as India scrambles to secure energy lifelines and evacuate citizens, with key LPG cargoes successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscored the need to keep vital maritime corridors operational during talks. "The Prime Minister condemned the attacks tar ...Read More >
A total of 24 Indian-flagged vessels with 677 Indian seafarers are currently located to the west of the Strait of Hormuz, while four vessels with 101 Indian seafarers are to the east of the crucial waterway, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary in the shipping ministry, told a briefing on developments in West Asia. Indians constitute almost 12% of the global seafaring workforce, with a total of more than 320,000 active sailors, and attacks on merchant vessels during recent conflicts in West As ...Read More >
Iran has cut off transit in the Strait of Hormuz to the majority of vessels as part of its fight back against the United States and Israel, saying that not a single liter of oil will get through to those countries. Its forces have used missiles and drones to strike at least 19 different ships attempting the passage since the war began on February 28. Only a handful of non-Iranian commercial ships have made it through - including some which declared themselves as either owned, operated or crewe ...Read More >
Mumbai: A Liberia-flagged tanker, Shenlong Suezmax, carrying Saudi crude, has reached Mumbai Port, becoming the first India-bound vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran-US conflict began. The tanker had loaded crude from Ras Tanura port in Saudi Arabia on March 1 and departed on March 3. Maritime tracking data showed the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on March 8 before it temporarily went off tracking systems. The tanker reportedly switched off its Automatic Identification S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday acknowledged the government's decision to prioritise domestic LPG production for household use, calling it a necessary step to ensure benefits reach consumers directly. Speaking to ANI, the Rajya Sabha MP also asserted that a significant impact on Indian industries was inevitable due to the ongoing conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran. "These are consequences, this was bound to happen, the war will continue, it wi ...Read More >
Global airlines are facing a growing concern as GPS spoofing and jamming incidents rise, demanding increased pilot vigilance. IATA data shows a significant increase in GPS loss rates, with projections indicating a continued upward trend. These interferences, often a byproduct of military activities, are impacting major airports worldwide, including in India. Rising incidents of flights facing GPS spoofing and jamming have become a growing concern, with pilots required to stay more alert, accord ...Read More >
Hyderabad: JSW MG Motor India today announced the launch of the All-New MG Hector, marking a significant step forward in bold design, unrivalled comfort, pioneering technology and dynamic driving experience in the SUV segment at Automotive MG showroom at Bowenpally, Hyderabad. The All-New Hector features a striking exterior with a new front and rear bumper design, an all-new grille design, new alloy wheels, and offers two new colours - Celadon Blue and Pearl White. The interiors sport Dual Tone ...Read More >
"There were no effects on movements of flights, on other runway ends having conventional navigational aids being operational," the government said. The Centre on Monday confirmed that some flights experienced GPS spoofing near the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi while approaching runway no. 10. In a reply in the Lok Sabha, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that the incident did no effect the movements of the flights. "Some flights reported GPS spoofing in the vicinity of IG ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested the Wireless Monitoring Organisation (WMO) to possibly identify the source of interference and spoofing of GPS experienced by some flights near the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi while approaching Runway 10, the Parliament was informed on Monday. In a reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: "Some flights reported GPS spoofing in the vicinity of IGIA ...Read More >
Chennai: Syrma SGS is set to acquire a majority stake in defence and maritime electronics company Elcome Integrated Systems for Rs 235 crore. The acquisition will be through a mix of primary capital infusion and secondary share purchase. The remaining 40% stake will be acquired in multiple tranches over the next three years, linked to performance and earn-out milestones. Elcome operates in navigation, communication, surveillance, and platform automation systems for the Indian defence and maritim ...Read More >
In an e-mail sent to civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, secretary Samir Kumar Sinha and Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman Vipin Kumar on Sunday, the Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel Association (ATSEPA-India) said the disruption was a result of "technology failure, not manpower shortage," pointing to the obsolete Aeronautical Message Switching System (AMSS) that "lacks redundancy and modern capability." "The recent operational disruptions at Delhi Airport have once again ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Friday evening said the technical issue in the air traffic control's Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) that had caused flight delays at the Delhi airport has been addressed and that the system "up and functional now". AAI also said that due to some backlogs, there may be some delays in the normal functioning of automated operations, but the situation will be normal soon. The state-owned AAI said the issue was detected in the I ...Read More >
Panaji: Goa govt has privatised operations on nine of the state's 18 ferry routes. The services have been outsourced to the Goa recruitment and employment society, a govt-run non-profit, while the river navigation department (RND) will continue to handle fuel and maintenance.RND director, Vikram Rajebhosale, said, "The RND was working on a two-shift system for nearly six decades, and the staff got paid for overtime. However, under the new system, the workers will now perform their duties in a t ...Read More >
While aboard the magnificent INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed admiration for the exceptional synergy and self-sufficiency demonstrated by the Indian armed forces. He heralded the aircraft carrier as a beacon of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting its strategic significance against regional adversaries like Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces - fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air ...Read More >
Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. " "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun's rays on the o ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. ""Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The ...Read More >
The Bengaluru-based EV maker is also offering festive discounts on Simple One Gen 1.5 and OneS models through e-commerce platforms. Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy on Thursday announced partnerships with Amazon India and Flipkart to make its flagship electric scooters available for purchase through the two leading e-commerce platforms. The move aims to offer a seamless, digital-first buying experience, enabling customers to browse, book, and receive doorstep delivery of their sc ...Read More >
"In cyber terms, these are not merely attacks on systems -- they are strikes on the very arteries of the global economy" - Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Speaking at the Cyber Security Seminar, the CNS emphasised that as the seas become "data oceans" driven by "Smart ports, AI-driven logistics, and autonomous navigation," every vessel and port terminal is now a vulnerable floating computer network. Admiral Tripathi asserted that while the Internet of Things (IoT) drives efficiency, the correspondi ...Read More >
The dealership marks the company's entry into the retail network for electric scooters, signalling its broader nationwide expansion plans. Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric vehicle arm of the Kinetic Group, on Thursday inaugurated its first exclusive EV dealership in India at Tingre Nagar, Pune. The new 3S (Sales, Service and Spares) facility marks the company's entry into the retail network for its electric scooters and signals the start of its national expansion plan. The dealership, ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's push for swadeshi technology, digital innovation, and self-reliant growth. During the media briefing on Union Cabinet decisions, Vaishnaw's presentation used Zoho Show, a homegrown, cloud-based presentation software, demonstrating the country's growing capabilities in digital innovation. Furthermore, he pointed out that the maps included in the presentation were sourced from Mappls by MapmyIndia, another n ...Read More >
New Delhi: A major milestone has been created in the Indian electric mobility sector. Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has launched the world's first autonomous electric three-wheeler, the Swayamgati. Its price starts at just Rs 4 lakh. This vehicle is now ready for commercial use. Let's find out more about it. Swayamgati is built on OSM's electric platform and AI-based autonomy system. It will be able to operate without a driver in short-distance transport areas such as airports, smart campuses, ind ...Read More >
Mumbai: Rear Admiral Vivek Dahiya assumed command of the Western Fleet from Rear Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Saturday. Rear Admiral Dahiya was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1993. The officer is an alumnus of Naval Academy, Mandovi, Goa, Kings College, London, Naval War College, Goa and National Defence College, New Delhi. A specialist in navigation and direction, his afloat appointments include Navigating Officer of Indian Naval Ships, Kora, De ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Four fishermen from Kakinada, who were detained in Jaffna of Sri Lanka, for over seven weeks, have been released and are scheduled to return home on 30 September 2025. The fishermen -- K. Srinu Venkateswar, Karri Nookaraj Borriya, Chanda Nageswara Rao, and Brahmanandam -- were freed following persistent efforts by the Andhra Pradesh government through its officials at AP Bhavan, New Delhi. The fishermen departed Mandapam on a boat escorted by the Indian Coast Guard and are expected ...Read More >
This roundup of The Conversation's climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. Around the world, rivers and lakes that sustained civilisations for millennia are vanishing before our eyes. The Caspian Sea - the world's largest inland body of water - has shrunk dramatically in just a few decades. The Ganges nourishes hundreds of millions of people across India and Bangladesh, yet is drying at a rate scientists say is unprecedented in the pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's seafarer workforce has grown from 1.25 lakh a decade ago to over three lakh today, placing the country among the top three global suppliers of trained seafarers, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said on Friday. This creates vast opportunities in navigation, ship operations, logistics, and allied maritime industries both in India and abroad, he added while addressing the 10th convocation of the Indian Maritime Univers ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: In the MiG-21 cockpit, man and machine became one. Metal and sinew fused to create a warbird that punched above its weight -- like an ageing prize-fighter.Hear this from the pilot who has 4,306 hours on the MiG-21 -- more than anyone else in the world.On Friday, as the Indian Air Force formally retires the legendary warhorse, Air Commodore SS Tyagi (Retd) will be there to witness the final flight in Chandigarh.Air Commodore Tyagi (Retd) flew 6,316 sorties on the MiG-21 during his ser ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
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