Day: March 18, 2026

Yeoman Marine Launches Keels For Twin Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV) Guardians of India’s Coastline

Yeoman Marine Private Limited, a rising force in Maharashtra’s maritime defence sector, marked a significant milestone today in Ratnagiri. The company laid the keels for the second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV) destined for the Indian Coast Guard.This ceremony underscores India’s push towards indigenous shipbuilding amid growing maritime security challenges.The event,

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BEL Clinches ₹1,011 Crore Orders In Radars, Lasers, And EW Gear, Fuelling Atmanirbhar Drive

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a prominent Navratna public sector undertaking under India’s Ministry of Defence, has clinched fresh orders totalling ₹1,011 crore. The company made this announcement on 17 March 2026, in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations. These contracts arrived after its previous disclosure on 25 February 2026, significantly enhancing BEL’s already robust order

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India’s Dual Diplomacy: Hormuz Lifeline And China FDI Thaw Amid Gulf Turmoil

India has achieved a significant diplomatic breakthrough by securing safe-passage clearance for its oil and gas tankers through the war-torn Strait of Hormuz.This rare concession from Iran follows high-level talks amid the escalating US-Israel conflict with Tehran, which has triggered severe supply disruptions and propelled crude oil prices above $100 per barrel. New Delhi’s quiet diplomacy

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India Fortifies Energy Backbone with Fresh LNG Fleet Amid Global Flux

India has taken a significant step to fortify its energy infrastructure by commissioning two additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. This initiative, spearheaded by the government, seeks to enhance the nation’s logistics capabilities and bolster the resilience of its energy supply chain.As global energy markets remain volatile, these new vessels represent a proactive measure to safeguard

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Iran Deploys 2-Ton Khorramshahr Missiles In ‘Larijani Revenge’ Barrage Amid True Promise 4 Escalation

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has unleashed the 58th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a relentless retaliatory campaign against Israeli and United States assets across the Middle East.This latest assault, dubbed the ‘Larijani Revenge’ operation, marks a sharp escalation following reports of senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani’s killing in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran. Iranian

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India’s Indigenous Floating LiDAR Buoy Trial Ushers In Era of Precise Offshore Wind Mapping And Superior Weather Insights

India has achieved a notable milestone in ocean observation technology with the successful testing of an indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System.The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) conducted the trial off the coast of Muttom in Tamil Nadu. This innovation promises to revolutionise weather forecasting and offshore wind energy development.A Floating LiDAR Buoy integrates a

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Indian Crude Oil Tanker ‘Jag Laadki’ Departs From Attacked Port Under Navy Escort

The Indian-flagged oil tanker Jag Laadki, laden with over 80,000 tons of Murban crude from the UAE’s Fujairah port, has successfully departed the facility following a brazen attack during loading operations.Now sailing under the protective shadow of the Indian Navy in the Gulf of Oman, the vessel is en route to Mundra in Gujarat. This episode unfolds against a backdrop of escalating tensions in

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US Defence Official Colby’s India Visit Signals US Push To Rekindle Defence Alliance Amid Regional Tensions

Top US defence official Elbridge Colby is set to visit India later this month, leading a delegation aimed at revitalising India-US defence ties after a period of strain, reported Hindustan Times.As Under Secretary of Defence for Policy, Colby plays a pivotal role in shaping US defence strategy under President Trump’s second term. His trip marks his first official visit to India.The timing follows

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