The Central government is taking significant steps to safeguard India’s fertiliser supplies from global disruptions by diversifying import sources, exploring alternative trade routes and strengthening domestic distribution networks, according to a Right to Information (RTI) response. The disclosure highlights the government’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on a limited number of overseas suppliers while ensuring...
Shipping companies are increasingly steering clear of a US-guided transit route through the Strait of Hormuz as security concerns escalate following a series of attacks on commercial vessels. The growing uncertainty has raised fresh worries over the safety of seafarers, global energy supplies, and one of the world’s most important shipping corridors. The Strait of...
An Indian marine engineer who had been missing since the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy near the coast of Oman has died, marking the second death of an Indian seafarer in the Strait of Hormuz region within three days. The incident has heightened concerns over the safety of Indian crew members working aboard...
The United States has reinstated its blockade on Iranian ports after accusing Tehran of targeting vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has significantly increased tensions in the Middle East and placed a fragile ceasefire under severe strain. The renewed restrictions come as diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict continue to lose...